Bridge & Infrastructure Materials Specialist

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

AECOM in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Specialist Material Engineer to review and evaluate construction materials, ensuring compliance with project specs, standards, and quality requirements. The role covers concrete, steel, asphalt, aggregates, waterproofing, and precast materials across infrastructure and bridge works.

You will coordinate with design, QA/QC, site teams, and laboratories, assess lab and field tests, and provide technical recommendations for approvals and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in materials engineering, civil engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, testing methods, specs, and standards.
• Experience reviewing concrete, reinforcement steel, structural steel, asphalt, aggregates, geosynthetics, waterproofing, pipes, precast materials.
• Ability to evaluate alternative materials, lab results, and non-conformities.
• UAE infrastructure project experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate material submittals, datasheets, certificates, and lab reports.
• Assess material compliance with project specs, drawings, standards, and contract requirements.
• Review materials for bridge and infrastructure works including concrete, steel, asphalt, and aggregates.
• Evaluate proposed substitutions for technical suitability and compliance.
• Review material sources, manufacturers, suppliers, and production facilities.
• Review mix designs for concrete, reinforcement, asphalt, and related submissions.
• Assess lab and field test results against acceptance criteria.
• Provide technical recommendations on approvals, non-conformities, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with design, QA/QC, site, contractor, and labs to resolve issues.
• Participate in material inspections, factory visits, and technical meetings.
• Monitor material performance and investigate defects or failures.
• Maintain records of reviews, approvals, tests, and assessments.

Skills

Materials knowledge

QA/QC awareness

Technical assessment

Analytical thinking

Interpreting standards

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Materials Engineering or Civil Engineering

Job description

AECOM in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Specialist Material Engineer to review and evaluate construction materials, ensuring compliance with project specs, standards, and quality requirements. The role covers concrete, steel, asphalt, aggregates, waterproofing, and precast materials across infrastructure and bridge works.

You will coordinate with design, QA/QC, site teams, and laboratories, assess lab and field tests, and provide technical recommendations for approvals and corrective actions.