Job Description

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With 30,000+ employees and over €5 billion in revenue in 2024, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.

At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!

Highview Power Carrington – LAES Project (FOAK)
50 MW / 300 MWh Liquid Air Energy Storage Facility | Greater Manchester

First‑of‑a‑kind, commercial‑scale greenfield delivery of a 50 MW / 300 MWh Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) facility, supporting long‑duration energy storage and the UK’s net‑zero transition.

The project utilises proprietary LAES technology, converting surplus renewable electricity into stored liquid air, with later pressurisation and reheating to drive turbines for electricity generation.

Role / Scope (Bilfinger UK):

• Principal contractor for Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation (MEI) construction, including structural steelwork
• Delivery of complex, safety‑critical systems within a novel technology environment
• Working within a large high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary integrated delivery team on a technically challenging FOAK scheme

A landmark project combining innovation, engineering excellence, and collaboration to deliver one of the UK’s most advanced energy storage assets.

As a Materials Controller, your activities will include the following, but are not limited to:

• To lead and oversee a team responsible for the management and distribution of materials on and off site
• To liaise with the client team to ensure timely delivery of free issue materials in line with the project schedule
• To provide the primary site / warehouse interface for the site’s materials management
• Responsible for the day-to-day materials control that meets site planned objectives and in compliance with Project Materials Procedure
• Responsible for Manifests / Requisitions / Repairs / Rentals / Stockholding
• Responsible for highlighting data base issues to the support team, also purchasing and warehousing
• Promote alignment and adherence of client inventory processes to site personnel
• Ensuring that facilities are in place and used for the storage of any hazardous material and that environmental protection and clean up measures are in place
• Distribution of materials from the warehouse to site in accordance with the construction requirements
• Liaise with the site supervision to ensure correct placement of materials as they are distributed from the project warehouse
• Maintain / update temporary equipment register in accordance with site procedure
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Health, Safety and the Environment
• Apply Health, Safety and Environmental Policy and Safety Management Systems to all aspects of the logistics process
• Participate in site/platform Planning meetings to understand materials distribution priorities
• Carry out site inspections to ensure that materials are being utilised at the locations defined by end users and not being degraded by non-

usage/inadequate storage

Skills & Qualifications

• Good communication skills required
• Good interpersonal skills required as part of a large project team
• Suitable IT skills – MS Office
• Self motivated to achieve client deadlines

If you have any questions please contact Leo Andrew Carvel Taylor (leo.taylor@bilfinger.com).

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

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