Material Controller

Construction, Property and Engineering; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Material Coordinator to work on a busy construction site in Bracknell. This role involves managing materials, coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers, and maintaining inventory to ensure efficient operations. The ideal candidate has experience in logistics or inventory management in the construction field. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management or material ordering.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the daily/weekly material call-off process.
• Manage on-site material inventories and stock checks.
• Schedule and manage inbound deliveries.

Skills

Inventory management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of building materials

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking a highly organised Material Coordinator/Controller to join our team on a busy construction site in Bracknell. This is a crucial 6-month contract role responsible for ensuring all materials are delivered on time, to the correct location, and in the right quantities to maintain build efficiency and eliminate delays.

You will be the vital link between the site management team, subcontractors, and suppliers, managing the "call-off" process for all key trades and site consumables.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for coordinating and managing the daily/weekly material call-off process for bricklayers, carpenters, plumbers, and other key trade subcontractors.
• Manage all on-site material inventories, performing regular stock checks and ensuring accurate records are maintained to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Coordinate with suppliers and transport companies to schedule and manage inbound deliveries, ensuring materials are offloaded, stored safely, and distributed to the correct work areas on time.
• Oversee the ordering and supply of general site consumables (PPE, tools, small fixings, etc.).
• Monitor material usage and liaise with the site team to minimise waste and damage.
• Maintain all delivery notes, purchase orders, and inventory logs for audit and tracking purposes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in inventory management, material ordering, or a similar logistics/coordination role.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable liaising with Site Managers, trade subcontractors, and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) for tracking and reporting.
• Experience working within the construction or housebuilding industry.
• Knowledge of common building materials (bricks, timber, plumbing components, etc.) and the typical site logistics of a large residential development.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.