Specification Advisor - #1706568

Architectural Specification Advisor – Join Our Innovative Technical Design Group

Are you passionate about shaping the technical backbone of world-class architecture? At Foster + Partners, we are seeking a talented Architectural Specification Advisor to join our Technical Design Group, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, sustainable, and technically advanced buildings.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to some of the most innovative projects worldwide, collaborating with our in-house experts in façades, fire safety, sustainability, and building technology. You’ll work alongside our architectural teams to develop robust, high-performance specifications that align with global and Foster and Partners best practices, utilising cutting-edge materials and evolving industry standards.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development of in-house project specifications using Foster + Partners bespoke documents for our global portfolio, ensuring they meet technical, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.

• Provide strategic input on technical design, specification development, and procurement strategies, working closely with our London based teams and international offices.

• Collaborate with the Integrated Specialist teams at Foster + Partners to ensure specifications reflect the latest industry advancements and Foster + Partners' technical best practices.

• Maintain up to date knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and innovative building systems, ensuring specifications meet current regulations, codes, and legal requirements across diverse markets.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of office master specifications, improving standardisation and quality assurance across projects.

• Attend and contribute to internal and external meetings, assisting in the preparation of technical project documentation.

• Support the Technical Review Group in ensuring specifications align with best practices and Foster + Partners quality requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in architectural specification writing, with a strong understanding of building systems, materials, and procurement strategies.

• Strong technical design knowledge, with experience working on high-profile projects across the UK, and/ or the US, Middle East, or other international markets.

• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across multiple disciplines, including façades, fire safety, safety, and sustainability.

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, InDesign and experience with specification software (such as NBS Chorus or other comparable specification writing software systems).

• Ability to work logically and methodically, ensuring high quality outputs within tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to both internal teams and external consultants.

• A proactive approach to problem solving, with the ability to recognise when issues need to be escalated.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of building physics, energy efficiency, and sustainable design principles.

• Familiarity with UK and/ or the US, and Middle Eastern building regulations and specification documentation.

• Fluency in additional languages (verbal and written) would be desirable.

• Familiar with NBS Chorus Uniclass 2015 classification system.

• Experience with MicroStation or other technical design tools.

Why Join Us?

At Foster + Partners, you’ll be part of a dynamic and innovative environment where technical expertise meets world class design. As a key member of our Technical Design Group, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the built environment, ensuring our projects meet the highest standards of performance, sustainability, and technical excellence.

If you are excited about contributing to pioneering architecture and working within a collaborative, forward thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.