Material Engineer

ACC Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

ACC Group in Dubai is seeking a Materials Planning and Procurement Specialist with 5-8 years of experience to manage material requirements, coordinate with the project team, Engineering, QS, Planning, QA/QC, and align procurement with the project schedule and budget.

You will prepare and manage the Materials Approval Log (E2 Log), submittals, and procurement schedules; lead vendor meetings, site and factory inspections, variation packages, and ensure timely deliveries while maintaining quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or architecture.
• 5-8 years of experience in materials management and approvals within construction or civil contracting projects.
• Strong understanding of contractual obligations related to materials procurement and compliance.
• Skilled in preparing, tracking, and updating Materials Approval Logs (E2 Log), submittals, and procurement schedules.

Responsibilities

• Review Tender/Contract documents to identify the scope of material requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Team (QS, Planning, QA/QC), Engineering, and Procurement to align procurement activities with the project schedule and budget.
• Liaise with Head Office Procurement for the timely award of packages and coordination of specifications, quantities, and logistics.
• Prepare and manage the Materials Approval Log (E2 Log), track status of submittals, approvals, procurement, and deliveries.
• Prepare material submittals with relevant data and compliance documentation; ensure submissions meet project and contract requirements.
• Coordinate with the Consultant for submittal reviews and approvals; resolve comments and follow up on outstanding items.
• Attend technical and progress meetings; report actions, updates, and material-related risks or delays.
• Conduct vendor kick-off and site meetings, monitor vendor performance and report deviations.
• Organize site and factory inspections; ensure timely material delivery and conformity with approved submittals.
• Assist QA/QC in compiling project close-out documents including O&M manuals, warranties, and as-built records.
• Prepare technical packages for Variations (VOs), including specs, BOQs, and vendor documentation.
• Review Consultant communications for time/cost impact and assist in preparing EOTs or Variation notifications.
• Identify and manage client-issued materials, samples, mockups, and sample rooms.
• Maintain and monitor a Vendor Performance Log, covering commercial issues, payment coordination, delivery tracking, and evaluation reports.

Skills

Coordination

Reporting

Documentation

Procurement coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/Procurement Systems

Submittals Tracking (E2 Log)

Job description

5 - 8 Years

Full Time

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Material Planning and Procurement Coordination

• Review Tender/Contract documents to identify the scope of material requirements.
• Coordinate with the Project Team (QS, Planning, QA/QC), Engineering, and Procurement to align procurement activities with the project schedule and budget.
• Liaise with Head Office Procurement for the timely award of packages and coordination of specifications, quantities, and logistics.

Submittals and Approvals Management

• Prepare and manage the Materials Approval Log (E2 Log), track status of submittals, approvals, procurement, and deliveries.
• Prepare material submittals with relevant data and compliance documentation; ensure submissions meet project and contract requirements.
• Coordinate with the Consultant for submittal reviews and approvals; resolve comments and follow up on outstanding items.

Meetings and Communication

• Attend technical and progress meetings; report actions, updates, and material-related risks or delays.
• Conduct vendor kick-off and site meetings, monitor vendor performance and report deviations.

Inspections and Quality Assurance

• Organize site and factory inspections; ensure timely material delivery and conformity with approved submittals.
• Assist QA/QC in compiling project close-out documents including O&M manuals, warranties, and as-built records.

Variation and Change Management

• Prepare technical packages for Variations (VOs), including specs, BOQs, and vendor documentation.
• Review Consultant communications for time/cost impact and assist in preparing EOTs or Variation notifications.

Vendor and Material Management

• Identify and manage client-issued materials, samples, mockups, and sample rooms.
• Maintain and monitor a Vendor Performance Log, covering commercial issues, payment coordination, delivery tracking, and evaluation reports.

Required Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or architecture.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials management and approvals within construction or civil contracting projects.
• Strong understanding of contractual obligations related to materials procurement and compliance.
• Skilled in preparing, tracking, and updating Materials Approval Logs (E2 Log), submittals, and procurement schedules.
• Experienced in managing material submittals, addressing consultant/engineer comments, and ensuring timely approvals.
• Ability to interpret material specifications and related test requirements; proficient in analyzing laboratory and technical reports.
• Familiar with construction material standards (ASTM, BS, ACI, etc.) and quality documentation processes.
• Strong coordination, reporting, and documentation skills across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/procurement systems.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities, maintaining deadlines, and proactively resolving procurement-related issues.

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

31.08.2026

Job ID

JOB_38

Department

Material

Location