Material Engineer Railway Civil And MEP Works Rail Infrastructure Construction

SEGULA Technologies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 290,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies in the UAE is seeking an experienced Material Engineer to support a major railway infrastructure project, covering Civil and MEP works. You will manage material submittals, review technical documentation, and coordinate approvals to meet project specifications and schedules.

The role requires a Civil or Materials Engineering degree and 7+ years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of international standards, testing requirements, and cross‑functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Materials Engineering required.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in major construction/infrastructure projects.
• Experience in railway projects involving Civil and/or MEP works.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate material submittals and approval processes for railway Civil and MEP works.
• Review material specifications, datasheets, certificates, and manufacturers' documentation.
• Ensure proposed materials comply with project specs and international standards.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers to secure approvals.
• Review material testing requirements, inspection reports, and supporting documentation.
• Identify and resolve material-related discrepancies and non-compliance issues.
• Monitor submission status and maintain material submittal registers.
• Coordinate with procurement and construction teams to align with schedules.
• Support technical evaluations of proposed materials and alternatives.
• Escalate material approval delays to minimize impact on construction.

Skills

Material coordination

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Materials Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Material Engineer – Railway Civil & MEP Works

Contract Duration: 6–12 months

Job Overview

We are seeking experienced Material Engineers to support a major railway infrastructure project in the UAE, covering Civil and MEP works. The successful candidates will be responsible for managing material submittals, reviewing technical documentation, coordinating material approvals, and ensuring compliance with project specifications, international standards, and construction schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate material submittals and approval processes for railway Civil and MEP works.
• Review material technical specifications, datasheets, compliance statements, certificates, and manufacturers' documentation.
• Ensure proposed materials comply with approved project specifications, applicable international standards, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers to secure timely material approvals.
• Review material testing requirements, inspection reports, and supporting technical documentation.
• Identify and resolve material-related technical discrepancies and non-compliance issues.
• Monitor material approval status and maintain accurate material submittal registers.
• Coordinate with procurement and construction teams to ensure approved materials are available according to project schedules.
• Support technical evaluations of proposed materials and alternative material submissions.
• Ensure material approval delays are identified and escalated to minimize their impact on construction activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, preferably 7–10 years, in major construction and infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in railway projects involving Civil and/or MEP works.
• Strong experience in material engineering, material submittals, technical reviews, and material approval procedures.
• Experience managing material approval processes on large-scale projects.
• Good knowledge of construction materials, technical specifications, international standards, and testing requirements.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between material approvals, procurement activities, construction progress, and project schedules.
• Excellent technical coordination, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in railway or high-speed rail infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary material approval processes covering Civil and MEP packages.
• Experience working on major infrastructure projects in the UAE or GCC.

Contract Duration: 6–12 months.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production.

SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.