About this role
<p><img src="https://dmscdn.successfactors.com/bafc60d8780b45da92d85bce900c145685557ac62a689ffdcca84b5c8f7a2b02/static_content/851e74698ff64e2786aa/abloy_factory_banner_final_Copy.jpg" alt="" width="" height=""></p><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Job Description – Specification Writer (Commercial Projects)</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Location:</span></strong><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'"> Malaysia / KL<br></span></p> <div style="text-align:center;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Access Sans'">Role Overview</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">We are looking for a detail-oriented <strong>Specification Writer</strong> to support our commercial project team in preparing technical specifications and door hardware schedules.</span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">This role plays a key part in enabling early project influence by translating design requirements into clear, compliant specifications that support project wins in Singapore’s commercial market.</span></p> <div style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Access Sans'">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Specification & Documentation</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Prepare <strong>door hardware schedules and technical specifications</strong> based on project drawings</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Ensure alignment with <strong>Singapore building codes, fire safety, and project requirements</strong></span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Use internal tools / templates to produce clear and accurate specification documents </span></li> </ul> <div style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Project Support</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Support specification and project sales teams with <strong>tender documents and technical submissions</strong></span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Assist in responding to <strong>technical queries from consultants and contractors</strong></span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Work closely with internal teams (sales, product, operations) to ensure alignment</span></li> </ul> <div style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Learning & Product Knowledge</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Build knowledge of <strong>door hardware, smart locks, and access control solutions</strong></span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Learn how products are applied across different project types (commercial, hospitality, institutional)</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Understand construction drawings and door schedules</span></li> </ul> <div style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'"> </span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Data & Process Support</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Maintain records of specifications and projects in CRM or internal systems</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Track updates to specifications and ensure documents are kept current</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Support continuous improvement of templates and documentation standards</span></li> </ul> <div style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Access Sans'">Requirements</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Experience</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">0–3 years experience in <strong>construction, engineering, or technical documentation roles</strong></span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Fresh graduates with relevant background are welcome</span></li> </ul> <div style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Skills</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Basic understanding of <strong>construction drawings (architectural / door schedule)</strong></span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Detail-oriented with strong documentation and organisation skills</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Proficient in Microsoft Excel / Word</span></li> </ul> <div style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Attributes</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Willing to learn and build technical capability</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Structured thinker with strong attention to detail</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Good communication skills and team player</span></li> </ul> <div style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Qualifications</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Diploma / Degree in <strong>Engineering, Architecture, Building, or related field</strong></span></li> </ul> <div style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:center;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif" align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Access Sans'">What Success Looks Like</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Accurate, timely <strong>specifications delivered with minimal errors</strong></span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Strong support to specification and sales teams</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:'Access Sans'">Increasing ability to handle projects independently over time</span></li> </ul><p> </p> <p><strong>We are the ASSA ABLOY Group</strong><br>Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. </p> <p>As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.</p> <p>As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.</p>