Construction Materials Engineer

Abdulwahed Bin Shabib Investment Group LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abdulwahed Bin Shabib Investment Group LLC is seeking a Materials Quality Assurance/Quality Control professional to inspect and test construction materials, review reports, and coordinate with site teams and laboratories to ensure compliance with project specifications and international standards.

The role involves site inspections, documentation, and contributing to corrective actions for non-conforming materials, with emphasis on thorough QA/QC processes for UAE construction projects.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate construction materials such as concrete, cement, steel, aggregates, asphalt and other building materials.
• Conduct and coordinate material testing to verify compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Review material test reports, technical data sheets, material submittals and certificates of conformity.
• Ensure materials comply with approved project specifications and applicable standards (ASTM, BS, EN).
• Coordinate with site engineers, quality control teams, suppliers, contractors and third-party testing labs.
• Monitor concrete mix designs, sampling, slump tests, compressive strength tests and other material tests.
• Conduct site inspections and verify the quality of materials delivered to sites.
• Identify non-conforming materials and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, lab results, quality reports and approvals.
• Support QA/QC activities to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Assist in investigating material failures and quality-related issues.
• Ensure proper storage, handling and use of construction materials at project sites.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication

Coordination

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate construction materials such as concrete, cement, steel, aggregates, asphalt, and other building materials.

• Conduct and coordinate material testing to verify compliance with project specifications and quality standards.

• Review material test reports, technical data sheets, material submittals, and certificates of conformity.

• Ensure that materials comply with approved project specifications, relevant ASTM, BS, EN, and other applicable standards.

• Coordinate with site engineers, quality control teams, suppliers, contractors, and third-party testing laboratories.

• Monitor concrete mix designs, concrete sampling, slump tests, compressive strength tests, and other relevant material tests.

• Conduct site inspections and verify the quality of materials delivered to construction sites.

• Identify non-conforming materials and recommend corrective actions.

• Maintain accurate records of material inspections, laboratory test results, quality reports, and approvals.

• Support quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities to ensure compliance with project requirements.

• Assist in investigating material failures, defects, and quality-related issues.

• Ensure proper storage, handling, and use of construction materials at project sites.

Desired Candidate Profile

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Materials Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience in construction materials testing, inspection, or quality control.

• Strong knowledge of construction materials, including concrete, cement, steel, aggregates, and asphalt.

• Familiarity with material testing procedures and standards such as ASTM, BS, and EN.

• Experience reviewing laboratory test reports, material submittals, and technical specifications.

• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures and construction quality requirements.

• Ability to coordinate with site teams, suppliers, consultants, and testing laboratories.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for preparing reports and maintaining records.

• UAE construction project experience is preferred.