Material Controller

We Recruit Group Ltd; Maldon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

We Recruit Group Ltd on a new-build residential development seeks an organised Material Controller to join the site team. You will coordinate, store, and distribute materials to keep the build programme on track.

Working with Site Management, Procurement and Commercial teams, you will ensure timely deliveries, accurate stock records, and efficient storage while minimising waste and costs.

Qualifications

• Experience as Material Controller, Materials Coordinator or similar in construction.
• Experience on new-build residential developments is highly advantageous.
• Good understanding of construction materials, building processes and sequencing.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deliveries and site priorities.
• Good IT and administration skills with stock systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Proactive problem-solving and ability to work independently.
• Solid understanding of site health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all material deliveries to site, aligning with the programme.
• Liaise with Site Managers, assistant managers, subcontractors and suppliers on material needs.
• Monitor material levels and maintain accurate stock records and inventories.
• Ensure deliveries are checked against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Organise safe storage, handling and distribution of materials around the development.
• Allocate materials to correct plots, blocks and work areas.
• Maintain organised site compound and material storage areas.
• Monitor usage and flag shortages or over-ordering.
• Assist with forward planning to ensure materials are available with the build schedule.
• Reduce wastage, damage, theft and unnecessary costs.
• Coordinate removal and return of surplus or unused materials when appropriate.
• Ensure storage and handling complies with health and safety requirements.
• Provide regular delivery updates to the site management team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Proactive problem-solving

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Stock management systems

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an organised, proactive and experienced Material Controller to join our site team on a new-build residential development.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the coordination, ordering, delivery, storage and distribution of materials across the development, ensuring that site teams and subcontractors have the materials they need to maintain programme and productivity.

Working closely with the Site Management, Procurement and Commercial teams, you will play a key role in ensuring materials are available at the right time, in the right quantities and in the right locations, whilst minimising waste, damage and unnecessary costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all material deliveries to site, ensuring they align with the construction programme and site requirements.
• Liaise with Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers, subcontractors and suppliers to establish upcoming material requirements.
• Monitor material levels and maintain accurate stock records and inventory systems.
• Ensure all deliveries are checked against purchase orders and delivery notes, reporting any shortages, discrepancies or damaged goods.
• Organise and oversee the safe storage, handling and distribution of materials around the development.
• Ensure materials are allocated to the correct plots, blocks and work areas.
• Maintain an organised and efficient site compound and material storage areas.
• Monitor material usage and identify potential shortages or over-ordering.
• Assist with forward planning to ensure materials are available in line with the build programme.
• Reduce material wastage, damage, theft and unnecessary costs.
• Coordinate the removal and return of surplus or unused materials where appropriate.
• Ensure all material storage and handling arrangements comply with site health and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate delivery records and provide regular updates to the site management team.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a Material Controller, Materials Coordinator or similar role within the construction industry.
• Experience working on new-build residential developments would be highly advantageous.
• Good understanding of construction materials, building processes and sequencing.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deliveries and competing site priorities.
• Good IT and administration skills, including Microsoft Office and stock management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently.
• Good understanding of construction site health and safety requirements