Lab Technician/Materials Inspector

KEO International Consultants; Al Ain; On-site; AED 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Lab Technician to join their dynamic team in Al Ain, UAE. This role involves conducting tests on various construction materials, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and maintaining accurate records of test results. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in material science and civil engineering, with a commitment to quality and safety. This innovative firm offers a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and well-being, along with a competitive benefits package. Join a team that values integrity, results, and diversity.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Study assistance sponsorship

Employee referral rewards

In-house learning courses

Sports days and community events

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in material testing.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Material Science.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests on construction materials to assess compliance with standards.
• Record and maintain detailed test results and methods.
• Analyze test data and prepare reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Material Testing

Data Analysis

Report Writing

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor Degree in Material Science

Tools

Compression Machines

Sieves

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Lab Technician to join our team in Al Ain, UAE.We envisage success in this role to include;

• Conduct tests on construction materials such as concrete, asphalt, soil, aggregates, and other building materials to assess their properties and compliance with industry standards.

• Ensure that construction materials used in projects meet the required quality standards and specifications.

• Record and maintain detailed and accurate records of test results, methods used, and any deviations from standards.

• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment used for material testing, such as compression machines, sieves, and other specialized testing apparatus.

• Collect samples of materials from construction sites for laboratory analysis, ensuring that they are representative of the materials being used in the project.

• Analyze test data and prepare reports summarizing the results. Communicate findings to project managers, engineers, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Ensure that testing procedures and laboratory operations comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.

• Work closely with construction project teams, engineers, and quality control personnel to address any material-related issues and provide insights for decision-making.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 5 years of relevant experience partnered with a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, Material Science or related field.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.