Area Specification Manager Commercial – South East

Job description

Become part of the James Hardie Europe GmbH success story. Your Partner in Growth.

We are the global market leader in fiber gypsum and fiber cement solutions with the fermacell® and James Hardie brands. With our ground-breaking innovations we change the way Europe builds. We are setting new standards in areas such as lean manufacturing, demand creation and implementing our push-pull strategy. Every day, our fantastic team combines the creative spirit of a start-up with the power of a global market leader.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a

Area Specification Manager

Commercial – South East

in fulltime and unlimited for the South East region.

Your tasks

• Technical and commercial consulting of architects, focusing on the Fermacell range and supporting contractors through the building process in the dry lining / timber frame sector
• Collaborating with other UK Teams and promotion the full JH range including Hardie Façade.
• Processing and preparation of specifications, detailed technical solutions, etc.
• Establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships and growing the project pipeline.
• Active customer advice and support in all key matters, as well as instruction and verification of the work of processors
• Participation in regional and national construction and trade fairs
• Acquisition of new customers (search and evaluation of potential objects), competition monitoring (incl. Market analyses and observations) and trend analyses

You are...

• smart? You have completed a technical/engineering degree or comparable training with several years of professional experience as well as sound knowledge in the field of building materials (drywall or facade).
• driven? Standing still is a foreign word for you. Your high level of self-motivation and get-things-done mentality drives you, because you not only want to achieve your goals, but exceed them. You’ve got a highly motivated mindset as well as the ability to set the right priorities quickly – and also adjust them. You enjoy working in a team and are willing to travel.
• real? You have strong interpersonal communication skills as well as good presentation skills. Commitment to the corporate culture, vision, mission and values are natural for you.

What we offer

• 24 days holiday per annum + bank holidays
• Pension plan
• 20% bonus plan
• Company car + fuel card
• iPhone & Dell laptop

Curious?

Then become part of James Hardie. We are only strong together as a team. Diverse people drive innovation and growth. We are interested in what people think, regardless of culture, background, or personal belief. We are looking forward to getting in touch with you.

Sabrina Flügge

Senior Recruiter

James Hardie Europe GmbH

Bennigsen-Platz 1

40474 Düsseldorf

www.jameshardie.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Surrey

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English