C&I Sales Specification Engineer

Matchtech · Manufacturing · 5 days ago

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Salary

$73k per year

Location

Remote (United Kingdom)

Employment

Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 17, 2026. Matchtech scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Matchtech is a UK engineering and technology recruitment agency headquartered in Whiteley near Fareham, Hampshire, placing contract, temporary and permanent staff with clients. Founded in 1984, it covers aerospace, automotive, maritime, defence and security, energy, highways, rail, water and utilities, construction and technology, and also offers managed service, RPO and recruit-train-deploy programmes for employers such as BAE Systems, Leonardo and NATS. Its vacancies, posted on behalf of clients, include civil, mechanical, process and EICA engineers, CAD technicians, software developers, project managers and site staff across the UK.

matchtech.com · HQ: Whiteley, United Kingdom · Recruiting & Staffing · 11-50 employees · Est. 1984

Our client, a key player in the buildings and manufacturing industry, is seeking a C&I Sales Specification Engineer. This permanent role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of driving specified demand for fire detection and alarm solutions across England. The position involves a combination of being on the road and working from home, with a focus on key areas such as London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain strong relationships with fire consultants, M&E consultants, consulting engineers, architects, and design houses
Influence system architecture, device selection, and compliance approaches in line with relevant standards, including BS 5839-1
Identify and track early-stage and pre-tender projects across various sectors
Convert design engagement into protected specification opportunities through to tender stage
Support consultants with system selection, network design, and compliance interpretation
Defend specifications through value engineering challenges and cost-down exercises
Provide feedback to product management regarding market needs and consultant preferences
Maintain accurate CRM project reporting and share market insights with leadership

Job Requirements:

Experience in commercial and institutional (C&I) building projects
Technical background within fire detection systems
Proven sales track record - desirable
Electrical engineering degree
Ability to build strong client relationships and influence design and specification at early project stages
Highly self-motivated with a proactive approach and strong initiative

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Remote working flexibility with a significant amount of travel- main areas of London, Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds
Opportunity to work within a leading, growing organisation in the fire industry
Professional development and training opportunities
Supportive and collaborative work environment

If you are an experienced Sales Specification Engineer with a background in fire detection systems and are looking for a new challenge with great growth opportunities, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team.

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