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Specification Engineer- Cubis Systems
Specification Engineer – UK/ROI
Country: United Kingdom Req ID: 524326 Job Type: Full Time Workplace Type: Hybrid Seniority Level: Entry Level
About Cubis Systems
Cubis Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering, and manufacture of network access products for infrastructure, utility, and construction markets. Headquartered in Northern Ireland and part of the €27 billion CRH Group, we operate from multiple UK, Irish, and international sites, exporting to over 30 countries.
Our market-leading brands—Cubis Systems, NAL, and FILOform—deliver smart, safe, and sustainable solutions for construction sectors. Through innovation and collaboration, we empower partners to optimise efficiency, safety, and reliability with products designed for simplicity, speed, and reliability. Our mission: to reinvent how the world is built by driving breakthrough ideas for tomorrow’s solutions today.
At Infrastructure Products Europe (IPE), we are innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators, united by a shared mission: to create solutions that simplify complex infrastructure challenges. Combined with a culture that centres people, your contributions will be both valued and impactful.
Why Choose Cubis Systems?
Benefits
- Competitive salary and pension contribution
- Healthcare options and comprehensive health & wellbeing initiatives (Employee Committees)
- Generous holiday entitlement (including Christmas shutdown)
- Employee referral programme
- Career development across IPE and the wider CRH Group
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Engagement & Wellbeing initiatives (ongoing support to enhance work-life balance)
Role Overview: Specification Engineer (Entry Level Role)
As a Specification Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in delivering technical excellence and CAD support for Infrastructure Products Europe’s global projects. Your mandate:
Promote, design, and optimise IPE products to meet client needs—prioritising sustainability, design assurance, buildability, and speed. The role spans technical guidance, CAD expertise, and stakeholder collaboration to advance our mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote Cubis Systems product specifications to external stakeholders:
- Consulting engineers
- Designers
- Local authorities
- Utilities and contractors
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Provide technical guidance on product selection, ensuring compliance with application requirements.
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Design and draft buried cable route and utility layouts using AutoCAD (or relevant CAD platforms), incorporating IPE solutions for optimal efficiency and feasibility.
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Collaborate with design engineers and contractors to iterate designs, maintaining alignment with IPE product guidelines.
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Conduct structural and load assessments to validate product suitability and compliance (Eurocodes).
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Develop accurate material schedules from engineering drawings and bespoke specifications.
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Support the IPE Commercial team throughout the project lifecycle, from proposal to delivery.
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Maintain and upscale IPE’s digital asset library (BIM/Digital Construction) to stay at the forefront of industry.
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Ensure IPE’s CAD visibility in industry-standard platforms, broadening design recognition.
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Drive sustainability improvements under Technical Managers’ oversight—aligning offerings with ESG objectives.
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Compile monthly technical project reports for pathways to operational and commercial insights.
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Apply civil engineering principles (ground conditions, load calculations, design standards) to generate cutting-edge solutions.
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Assist with new product technical specs, technical literature, and client-facing documentation.
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Develop installation guides and specification standards for streamlined project execution.
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Manage version control and accessibility of digital assets across technical and commercial departments.
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Lead value engineering initiatives while retaining performance, safety, and quality benchmarks.
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Strengthen relationships with clients, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders from project inception to handover.
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Ensure integration with Sales, Commercial, Operational, and Technical teams—bridging engineering insights with commercial success.
What You’ll Bring to the Role
Education & Experience
- Α Civil/Structural Engineering HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification.
- A minimum of 1 year’s working experience in a civil/engineering design environment—practical, hands-on exposure to utility and infrastructure projects preferred.
- Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD, with familiarity or ability to adapt to Revit, Civil 3D, or similar platforms.
- Proven experience in designing and specifying underground utilities, services, tunnels, or conveyance infrastructure within engineering frameworks.
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Technical & Soft Skills
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Strong understanding of:
- Eurocodes and structural engineering standards.
- Civil calculations (loads, stability, ground conditions).
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Exceptional technical problem-solving skills with a bias for cost-effective and innovative solutions.
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Customer-facing acumen—experience working within sales-driven or assistance roles is advantageous.
Professional Attributes
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Commercial awareness—balancing technical rigour with market realities while building customer relationships.
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Outstanding communication—ability to document, articulate, and present technically accurate insights clearly (written and verbal).
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Project management skills—proven ability to prioritise amidst multiple, evolving demands.
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Collaborative mindset—working harmoniously within interdisciplinary teams and drawing insights from diverse stakeholders.
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Detail-oriented and analytical—reducing error and driving excellence in deliverables.
How to Apply
Submit your application to recruitment@cubis-systems.com by Friday, 17th July 2026.
We’re committed to diversity and inclusion—great candidates across all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, abilities, and experiences are encouraged to apply. With opportunities for career progression within the CRH Group, you’ll join a people-centred culture that fosters innovation.
About CRH Group
CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) stands as a Fortune 500 leader, employing -78,500 people across 3,390 sites in 28 countries. As the global builder of infrastructure, their offerings include:
- Transportation and critical utility projects.
- Non-residential construction and development.
- Sustainability-focused materials and services.
Ranked as a sector leader by Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating agencies, CRH pledges to deliver a resilient, sustainable built environment.
For more on CRH’s global impact and our vision for quality infrastructure, explore their website: www.crh.com.
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