Material Engineer - Bridgwater

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics is seeking a Material Engineer to provide visibility, traceability and reporting of material status across VCAP and sites, ensuring right materials are available when needed to support safe project delivery.

The role collaborates with discipline teams, procurement and logistics to maintain material readiness, conduct inspections, and produce regular KPI reports on material location and status throughout the end-to-end process.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications, a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Strong administrative, quality and asset management skills are necessary to coordinate material management and strengthen the end-to-end material process flow.
• Practical experience in material and asset management is highly valued, especially within supply chain and material management at large scale (nuclear or energy preferred).
• Industry-specific certifications (e.g., IAM CAM/DAM) can enhance credibility.

Responsibilities

• Carry positive HS&E outlook and promote a compliant HS&E culture across the project lifecycle.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams to understand material requirements and coordinate readiness.
• Liaise with procurement, logistics, fabrication and construction to align material availability with schedules.
• Act as the principal point for all material matters within areas and verify received materials meet requirements.
• Conduct material traceability actions to meet project requirements.
• Inspect materials, storage locations and work areas for condition and availability.
• Collaborate to investigate material-related issues and communicate readiness state.
• Produce regular reports on material status, location and readiness to support planning.
• Update material status from delivery to installation to report location accurately.
• Drive improvements in material handling and storage to boost project performance.
• Understand Construction M&E material disciplines and related handling/storage requirements.

Skills

Asset management

Material management

Quality management

Documentation

Planning & coordination

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

AssetTagz

HPC custody chain tool

Job description

The Material Engineer is responsible for providing accurate visibility, traceability, and reporting of material status across VCAP and building locations to support effective discipline planning and workface productivity. Working closely with discipline teams, the role ensures material priorities are aligned with plans and champions the consistent use of AssetTagz for material receipting, dispatching, and status updates, and enables the right material to be available in the right location at the right time, first time, to support safe and efficient project delivery.
Key Deliverables

• Carry a positive HS&E outlook, while representing and promoting a strong and compliant HS&E culture throughout the whole construction life cycle of the project.
• Embedded within multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams to understand material requirements, priorities, and technical constraints, supporting project delivery through regular engagement and attendance at planning and coordination meetings.
• Liaise daily with procurement, logistics, fabrication, and construction teams to ensure material availability aligns with project schedules, specifications, and installation requirements.
• Act as the principal point for all material matters within assigned areas, ensuring materials received meet requirements before acceptance.
• Carry out material traceability actions on HPC recognised custody chain digital tool to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections and audits of materials, storage locations, and work areas to confirm material condition, identification, and availability for construction activities.
• Collaborate with construction disciplines to investigate material-related issues and provide clear understanding of material readiness state.
• Support in producing regular reports on material status, location and readiness to support project planning and execution activities.
• Conduct material status updates on HPC recognised material custody chain tool from delivery to VCAP, Building and room through to installation to accurately report material location.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to material handling and storage to improve project performance and reduce risk.
• Knowledge of Construction M&E disciplines and related material: A good understanding of the various material disciplines within the (nuclear) construction industry, standards and expected material handling and storage requirements.
• Experience of construction procurement or warehouse asset management.
• Proven track record of material /asset management and general understanding of a quality driven process to ensure lifetime quality records are recorded and maintained throughout out the ‘end to end’ process.
• Key Performance Indicator Input and Reporting. Record and input data related to weekly and Monthly KPIs to assess and highlight shortfalls in overall process to allow, improve and enhance process and structure.
• Health and Safety: Reporting on and providing feedback on the organization's efforts to promote environmentally sustainable practices in relation to plant and equipment. This includes energy-saving initiatives, waste reduction measures, and environmental impact assessments.
• Coordination and Collaboration Recording: Providing feedback on, and document collaborative efforts with other departments, such as production, engineering, and logistics. Reporting on joint projects, improvements in coordination, and shared successes.
• Documentation and Records Management: Ensuring all relevant documentation, records, and reports are organised and readily accessible for audits, inspections, or reference purposes.
  

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications, a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Strong administrative, quality and asset management skills are necessary to coordinate material management and strengthen the end-to-end material process flow.
• Practical experience in material and asset management is highly valued. Previous experience within supply chain and material management at large scale is essential. or
• Industry-specific certifications can enhance your credibility and demonstrate your expertise. For example, in the UK, the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) offers certifications such as the Certificate in Asset Management (CAM) or the Diploma in Asset Management (DAM). These certifications focus on asset management principles and practices. or
• 5. 3 years’ experience within warehousing operations, material, and equipment management role within a regulated industry (preferably nuclear or energy)