Job Description:

United Infrastructure Power Transmission and Distribution are recruiting for a Materials & Logistics Specialist) supporting the project operational demand across the UK at multiple sites. Arrival of materials and continued support to the project. In this role you will undertake the effective receipt, storage, movement and control of all materials to support the business. 

You will liaise with Supply Chain, user groups, third parties, client and Supply Base & Marine contractors to ensure that all materials and equipment are received, marshalled and shipped in accordance with company procedures and internal controls. 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

As a leading provider of engineering and construction services to the UK Transmission and Distribution sector, United Infrastructure Power Transmission and Distribution are at the forefront of net zero 2050, with significant projects and a secured workstream for years to come. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to add value to our Procurement team to support our growing workload and to contribute to the increased network capacity required to deliver the UK government's pathway to 2030 and the transition to net zero.

What we can offer:

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors. 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development: development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

If all of this sounds good to you, and you are happy to travel across the UK supporting the needs of the business, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with United Infrastructure.

• Accountable for the successful delivery of all materials and logistics activities that they are responsible for, including but not limited to: 

• Allocation, control, issue and marshalling of materials between different work locations and supplier in accordance with project requirements and schedule/vessel sailings. 

• Production of shipping documents for all materials movements. 

• Timely updating of procurement system with goods receipts / manifests / shipping documentation. 

• Warehouse materials handling e.g. OS&D checks, bagging and tagging, preparation for shipping and marshalling/loading of shipments. 

• Identification of materials shortages and surplus. 

• Control of Inventory in accordance with required inventory regime e.g. FIFO/KANBAN and ensuring accuracy thereof by monitoring of warehouse activity, cycle counts and stock checks. 

• Requisitioning and control of small plant and equipment/tooling/consumables. 

• Production of Materials Status reporting to project and client. 

• Coordinating material supply to and performance/delivery of fabrication items. 

• Ensuring maintenance and preservation of materials is undertaken for stored equipment. 

• Attending Project Progress Meetings / Purchase Order Pre-Production Meetings. 

• Liaison with all Project personnel, client representatives, and suppliers where appropriate to resolve materials supply issues. 

• Ensures all Supply Chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with project processes and procedures. 

• Update the project / procurement status report (PSR) in line with project / client required on site dates and current / estimate lead and delivery times, notifying any delays to supply chain management.   

• Carry out all activity in accordance with the UIG Supply Chain Code of Conduct, ensure that all statutory and legal requirements and applicable processes and procedures are complied with and all documents are filed accurately and fully auditable. 

• Ensures all Supply Chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with project processes and procedures.

• Ensures all requests from the project construction manager, are prepared an delivered to the project site.

• Promote safe working practices and demonstrate safety commitment. 

• Understands and lives UI's vision, values and behaviours. 

• Understands and works to the UI Financial Management Framework. 

• Carry out all activity in accordance with the UI Supply Chain Code of Conduct. 

• All other tasks as reasonably requested by line management.

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 materials / logistics experience demonstrating results 

Varied and detailed work experience in the industry which would allow understanding of and exposure to key material control and logistics concepts and principles 

Previous use of ERPs. 

Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of tools 

Personal attributes:  

Good interpersonal skills 

Logical thinker 

Methodical in the processing of work activities / actions 

Adaptability and Problem-Solving Skills 

Ability to: 

Coordinate activities & prioritise workload 

Work under pressure to meet deadlines 

Work independently to meet project / role objectives