Material Engineer

Client of Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Diverse construction and interior fit‑

Growth-oriented work environment

Job summary

Client of Careers International seeks an experienced Material Engineer to manage material approvals, review specifications, and coordinate with suppliers and project teams on construction and interior fit-out projects.

The role requires strong knowledge of construction/materials, detail orientation, and collaboration with consultants, contractors and site teams to ensure quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7 years of material engineering/material management experience in construction or interior fit-out.
• Experience dealing with consultants, suppliers, manufacturers, and site teams; knowledge of quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, BOQs and material requirements.
• Identify and recommend suitable materials for construction and fit-out projects.
• Prepare and submit Material Submittals (MS) for consultant/client approval.
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain technical data sheets, samples, certificates and docs.
• Ensure materials meet project specs and approved standards; maintain records.
• Inspect delivered materials and verify against samples and specs.
• Maintain material registers and approval logs; assist with technical queries.

Skills

Material sourcing

Submittals & approvals

Quality control

Technical documentation

Supplier coordination

Construction specs

Fit-out materials

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in Civil/Materials/Construction Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Material Engineer with strong experience in construction and interior fit-out projects The candidate will be responsible for managing material approvals reviewing technical specifications coordinating with suppliers and project teams and ensuring that all materials used on projects meet the required quality and project standards The ideal candidate should have good knowledge of construction and fit-out materials strong attention to detail and experience working closely with consultants contractors suppliers and site teams

Key Responsibilities

• Review project drawings specifications BOQs and material requirements
• Identify and recommend suitable materials for construction and fit-out projects
• Prepare and submit Material Submittals MS for consultant client approval
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers to obtain technical data sheets samples certificates and other required documentation
• Ensure materials comply with project specifications approved standards and consultant requirements
• Follow up on material approvals and maintain proper records
• Coordinate with procurement project management engineering and site teams to ensure timely material availability
• Inspect delivered materials and verify them against approved samples and specifications
• Identify non-conforming materials and coordinate corrective actions where required
• Evaluate alternative materials and provide technical recommendations when necessary
• Maintain material registers approval logs and related documentation
• Assist project teams with technical queries related to materials
• Ensure materials are sourced from approved and reliable suppliers
• Stay updated on relevant construction materials standards and industry practices

Preferred Skills

• Material sourcing and evaluation
• Material submittals and approvals
• Quality control and inspection
• Technical documentation
• Supplier coordination
• Construction specifications
• Fit-out and finishing materials
• Problem-solving and attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunity to work on diverse construction and interior fit-out projects
• Professional and growth-oriented work environment

Bacheloru2019s degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Engineering , or a related field.3u20137 years of relevant experience in material engineering/material management within construction, interior fit-out, or contracting companies.Strong knowledge of construction and fit-out materials including civil, architectural, finishing, MEP-related, and specialty materials.Experience in preparing and managing material submittals and approvals .Good understanding of project specifications, drawings, BOQs, and technical documentation.Experience dealing with consultants, suppliers, manufacturers, and site/project teams.Good knowledge of material quality standards and compliance requirements.Strong documentation, coordination, and follow-up skills.Good communication and interpersonal skills.Proficiency in MS Office ; knowledge of AutoCAD and other relevant engineering software is an advantage.UAE construction/fit-out experience is preferred.