Material Engineer - Civil Construction

Azizi Development UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments in Dubai seeks a senior Material Engineer - Civil Construction to lead material evaluation, testing, approvals, and QA/QC across residential, hospitality, high-rise, and special projects, ensuring compliance with UAE standards and project specs.

You will coordinate with design, procurement, labs, and contractors to manage submittals, testing, and corrective actions, driving material standardization, durability, and value engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with 10+ years in construction/consultancy.
• Strong experience in material evaluation, testing, and QA/QC.
• Knowledge of UAE standards and residential/high-rise projects.

Responsibilities

• Review civil material submittals for compliance with specs and standards.
• Evaluate data sheets, test reports, certificates, and documentation.
• Coordinate with laboratories, contractors, suppliers for testing and approvals.
• Inspect materials delivered to site and verify conformity to submissions.
• Monitor materials for concrete, reinforcement, waterproofing, finishes, and structural works.
• Maintain records of approvals, test certificates, and compliance documentation.
• Support QA/QC to ensure approved materials are used across projects.
• Coordinate with procurement to source compliant products within timelines.
• Resolve technical issues and participate in value engineering efforts.
• Stay updated on new products, testing methods, and UAE standards.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction materials

Material testing

Quality assurance

Quality control

Concrete materials

Reinforcement materials

Material specifications

Technical data sheets

Test certificates

Lab coordination

Procurement coordination

Value engineering

Material substitution review

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Laboratory testing

Technical submittal review

Job description

Material Engineer - Civil Construction Job Snapshot Role: Material Engineer - Civil Construction Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Construction Function: Quality Assurance Experience: Minimum 10 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Material Engineer - Civil Construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Construction opportunity with Azizi Developments for an experienced civil engineering professional specializing in construction material selection, technical evaluation, testing, approvals, and quality assurance. The role supports residential, hospitality, high-rise, and special projects by ensuring concrete, reinforcement, waterproofing, finishing, and other civil materials comply with approved specifications, UAE standards, project requirements, and performance criteria. Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Construction Function: Quality Assurance Salary: 18000-28000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Material Engineer will support Azizi Developments ' Central Technical Office by controlling the technical acceptance and performance of civil construction materials before and during their use on projects. The position connects design requirements, procurement decisions, laboratory testing, site quality control, and construction execution to ensure that only compliant and technically suitable materials are incorporated into permanent works. Working across major Dubai developments, the engineer will also contribute to value engineering, material standardization, quality improvement, and early resolution of technical issues that could affect durability, constructability, cost, or project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Review civil material submittals and verify compliance with approved project specifications, drawings, technical requirements, and applicable standards.
• Evaluate manufacturers, suppliers, technical data sheets, samples, certificates, test reports, and supporting compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and approved laboratories regarding material testing and technical approvals.
• Inspect construction materials delivered to site and verify conformity with approved submissions and project requirements.
• Monitor materials used for concrete, reinforcement, masonry, waterproofing, finishes, structural works, and other civil construction applications.
• Ensure materials incorporated into permanent works meet established quality, durability, safety, and performance requirements.
• Review laboratory and field test results and identify materials that fail to meet specified acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate corrective actions where material test results, samples, or delivered products are found to be non‑compliant.
• Maintain organized records of approved materials, technical evaluations, test certificates, laboratory reports, and compliance documentation.
• Support QA/QC teams in verifying that approved materials are consistently used throughout construction.
• Monitor material approval status to prevent procurement or construction delays caused by outstanding technical submissions.
• Coordinate with Procurement teams to ensure technically compliant products are sourced within required project timelines.
• Work with Design and Construction teams to resolve material-related technical issues and specification conflicts.
• Review alternative materials and proposed substitutions for technical suitability, compatibility, quality, and project performance.
• Support value engineering initiatives by identifying material options that improve cost efficiency without reducing required quality or durability.
• Participate in technical discussions with suppliers, manufacturers, consultants, contractors, and internal engineering teams.
• Witness material testing and inspections when required by project specifications or quality plans.
• Verify that material testing methods follow relevant standards and approved project procedures.
• Track recurring material quality issues and recommend preventive measures or specification improvements.
• Stay informed about new construction products, testing technologies, materials, and regulatory standards applicable to UAE projects.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams regarding civil material selection, application, testing, and acceptance requirements.

Ideal Profile

Bachelor 's Degree in Civil Engineering is required. Candidates should have more than 10 years of relevant professional experience within contracting, consultancy, construction supervision, or technical engineering environments. Strong experience in construction material evaluation, technical submittals, testing, approvals, and quality assurance is essential. Previous involvement in residential developments, hospitality projects, high-rise towers, or technically complex construction projects in Dubai is preferred. The successful candidate should have detailed knowledge of civil construction materials, applicable specifications, testing procedures, acceptance criteria, and quality standards. Practical familiarity with concrete, reinforcement, waterproofing systems, masonry products, finishes, structural materials, and related building construction applications will be highly valuable. Experience coordinating with laboratories, consultants, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, Procurement teams, and QA/QC departments is important. The position requires strong technical judgment and the ability to evaluate materials from both design compliance and construction performance perspectives.

Skills Set

• Civil engineering
• Construction materials
• Material engineering
• Material submittals
• Material approvals
• Material testing
• Laboratory testing
• Quality assurance
• Quality control
• Concrete materials
• Reinforcement materials
• Waterproofing materials
• Masonry materials
• Finishing materials
• Structural materials
• Material specifications
• Technical data sheets
• Test certificates
• Compliance documentation
• Material inspection
• Supplier evaluation
• Manufacturer evaluation
• Material sampling
• Laboratory coordination
• Technical submittal review
• Construction specifications
• UAE construction standards
• QA/QC coordination
• Procurement coordination
• Design coordination
• Contractor coordination
• Consultant coordination
• Value engineering
• Material substitution review
• Material performance evaluation
• Quality documentation
• High-rise construction
• Residential construction
• Hospitality construction
• Dubai construction projects

Why Join Us

Azizi Developments provides experienced civil engineers with the opportunity to influence material quality across an extensive pipeline of major projects rather than working on a single construction package. The Central Technical Office environment offers exposure to technical approvals, laboratory testing, procurement coordination, value engineering, quality systems, and material standardization across residential, hospitality, high-rise, and special developments. With projects such as Burj Azizi, Monaco Mansions, and Azizi Venice progressing in Dubai, the role offers sustained involvement in technically demanding Construction projects and the opportunity to strengthen material performance, durability, quality, and long‑term project value.

About the Company

Azizi Developments is a leading Dubai-based real estate developer delivering residential, hospitality, commercial, and mixed‑use projects across the United Arab Emirates. Its portfolio includes landmark developments such as Burj Azizi, Monaco Mansions, and Azizi Venice, supported by a construction‑driven approach focused on engineering quality, technical efficiency, customer value, and disciplined project delivery.