Data Center Materials Lead — Procurement & QC

Norconsult Telematics; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Norconsult Telematics in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Material Specialist to oversee procurement assurance, inspection, tracking, and site management of data centre materials. You will ensure specification-compliant items are used and records are maintained from submittal through installation.

The role requires strong coordination across procurement, design, construction, and QC teams, with experience in LV/MV equipment, UPS, cooling, and ELV/ICT infra, and fluency in English and Arabic preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical or civil engineering.
• 10+ years of material management on major construction/infrastructure projects with at least 4 years on data centre or mission-critical facilities.
• Knowledge of LV/MV electrical equipment, cable systems, structural steel, UPS, precision cooling, ELV/ICT infrastructure.
• Experience managing material submittals, ITPs and FAT documentation.
• Familiarity with material storage and preservation requirements for critical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end material control workflow from submittal to installation.
• Maintain MSR tracking, approvals, procurement schedules, and deliveries.
• Review submittals, technical data sheets, test certificates, and declarations for conformance.
• Coordinate with Design Manager and engineers during submittal reviews.
• Witness inspections at supplier premises and on site for listed equipment.
• Monitor material pull schedule and alert procurement delays impacting critical path.
• Manage site materials storage and preservation per manufacturer requirements.
• Process and maintain records for delivery notes, inspection certificates, FAT documentation; ensure traceability.
• Issue NCRs for non-conforming materials and track corrective actions.
• Coordinate with QC to align receipt inspections with ITPs and witness points.
• Maintain surplus materials register and manage disposal/return at close-out.
• Prepare weekly material status reports to Project Manager highlighting risks

Skills

Materials management

Coordination

English

Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Materials management software

Job description

Norconsult Telematics in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Material Specialist to oversee procurement assurance, inspection, tracking, and site management of data centre materials. You will ensure specification-compliant items are used and records are maintained from submittal through installation.

The role requires strong coordination across procurement, design, construction, and QC teams, with experience in LV/MV equipment, UPS, cooling, and ELV/ICT infra, and fluency in English and Arabic preferred.