Materials Coordinator

Murphy is recruiting for a Materials Coordinator to work with the Natural Resources team on Peterborough Compressor Station Project. 

We maintain, operate, modify, design, construct and commission new energy networks and facilities across four countries; guiding our customers through the challenges of the energy transition and supporting their commitments to achieve net zero emissions. We provide safe and reliable specialist services as a trusted Engineering, Procure, Fabrication, Maintain and Decommissioning (EPFCM&D) partner. This includes work with onshore and offshore oil, gas pipelines, gas diversions and renewable energies.

This is a process-driven role which will require a keen attention to detail, and the ability to follow an approved procedure, to ensure compliance with Client requirements / Specifications.
The role of Materials Co-ordinator & Expeditor to ensure a high level and consistent approach to all specialist materials management, proactive stock, quality assurance, specification compliance, are achieved on Peterborough MCPD project. The role is split between Office and Hands-on, issuing materials to the Construction Team in a timely fashion and offloading & storing material receipts

A day in the life of a Murphy Material Coordinator

• Maintaining liaison with the Technical Materials Manager and Project PM relating to all aspects of ordering materials, manufacturing status and deliveries to site


• To work closely with the project team to ensure programmes are met and material issues are dealt with in a timely fashion


• Ensure the project controls are complete, such as review of project MTO, population of Material Schedule and completing isometric material issue, to fall in line with production schedules


• Liaising with the project team to ensure all materials are available for production, and if any identified materials shortage or supply issues occur, they are flagged appropriately as to best ensure progress


• Check all material receipts and certificates to ensure they meet applicable specification/s and purchase order, this includes both Murphy procured and free issue materials


• During busy periods there will be additional personnel employed to aid works, and the person will need to provide supervision to ensure all activities are covered


• Maintain the Material Schedule throughout the life of the project, ensuring all relevant materials are included, both free-issue and Murphy procured, and compiling a list of surplus materials once project is complete


• Accurately track all materials in and out of the schedule and use the approved forms to receipt and issue


• Ensure all materials are stored suitably, in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations, and that any non-compatible materials are well segregated e.g. Carbon and Stainless Steel


• Ensure Material Traceability is maintained throughout the project lifecycle and certification is checked and held on the Sharepoint Drive

Still interested does this sound like you?

• Knowledge of the wider organisation and how it functions within the external environment


• Able to develop positive working relationships across all levels of the organisation


• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines


• Oil and Gas or relevant related Piping Materials experience    


• Good office skills (Word etc.) Very good Excel Skills   

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service


• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review


• Above market rate contributory pension scheme


• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay


• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus


• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus


• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations


• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development


• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy

Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Lorna Rhodes on 07801960464 to discuss in more detail.  

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK