Materials & Logistics Specialist

United Infrastructure Ltd; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking a Materials & Logistics Specialist to support project demand across the UK at multiple sites.

You will oversee the receipt, storage, movement and control of all materials, coordinating with suppliers and project teams to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with the UI Supply Chain Code of Conduct.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in materials/logistics with demonstrable results.
• Detailed understanding of material control and logistics concepts.
• Experience with ERPs and standard office tools.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivery of all materials and logistics activities.
• Coordinate material supply and performance of fabrication items.
• Maintain inventory with FIFO/KANBAN methods and cycle counts.

Skills

Materials & logistics experience

ERP familiarity

Microsoft Office

Education

ISCED Level 3 (Upper Secondary)

HGV licence – essential

Telehandler Licence – desirable

Tools

ERP software

Job description

United Infrastructure is a rapidly growing business focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our highly skilled specialists provide innovative solutions to complex client challenges.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure – Design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure – Revitalise homes and communities through retrofit, refurbishment and ongoing maintenance work.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction positive and inclusive. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know – we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

United Infrastructure Power Transmission and Distribution is recruiting for a Materials & Logistics Specialist to support project operational demand across the UK at multiple sites. You will oversee the receipt, storage, movement, and control of all materials to support the business.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the delivery of all materials and logistics activities.
• Allocate, control, issue and marshal materials between work locations and suppliers in accordance with project requirements, schedules and vessel sailings.
• Produce shipping documents for all material movements.
• Update the procurement system with goods receipts, manifests and shipping documentation.
• Manage warehouse materials handling – OS&D checks, bagging, tagging, preparation for shipping and marshalling/loading of shipments.
• Identify material shortages and surplus.
• Control inventory in accordance with FIFO/KANBAN regimes and maintain accuracy through cycle counts and stock checks.
• Requisition and control small plant, consumables and tooling.
• Produce materials status reports for project and client.
• Co‑ordinate material supply and performance of fabrication items.
• Ensure maintenance and preservation of stored equipment.
• Attend project progress meetings and purchase order pre‑production meetings.
• Liaise with project personnel, client representatives and suppliers to resolve supply issues.
• Maintain supply chain activities in line with project execution plans, schedules, contracting strategy and approved budgets.
• Update the project/procurement status report with current/estimated lead times, notifying delays.
• Execute activities in compliance with the UI Supply Chain Code of Conduct, statutory requirements and audit‑ready documentation.
• Deliver requests from the project construction manager to the site.
• Promote safe working practices and demonstrate safety commitment.
• Understand and live UI’s vision, values and behaviours and the UI Financial Management Framework.
• Perform any other tasks reasonably requested by line management.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects across emerging energy sectors.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Flexible benefits package: 33 days annual leave (incl. public holidays), contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4× base salary life insurance and other adaptable benefits.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored plans.
• Global network of experts shaping industry standards.
• Opportunity to travel across the UK to support business needs.

Qualifications

• Qualified to ISCED Level 3 (Upper Secondary).
• Dangerous Goods by Sea & Air – not essential, role specific.
• Manual handling / Forklift licence experience – not essential, role specific.
• Telehandler Licence – desirable, role specific.
• HGV licence – essential, role specific.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years in materials/logistics with demonstrable results.
• Detailed industry experience allowing understanding of key material control and logistics concepts.
• Experience with ERPs.
• Competency in Microsoft Office.

Personal Attributes

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Logical thinker.
• Methodical in processing work activities.
• Strong adaptability and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to

• Coordinate activities and prioritise workload.
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Work independently to meet project and role objectives.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.