Materials Engineer - Infrastructure Quality Control

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Materials Engineer - Infrastructure Quality Control in Abu Dhabi to lead on-site material control across roads and civil infrastructure. You will review submittals, coordinate laboratories, and ensure test results meet project specifications.

This role requires a bachelor’s in civil or materials engineering and experience with QA/QC, testing procedures, and supplier coordination in large-scale construction projects in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Materials Engineering required.
• Relevant infrastructure, roads and civil construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC, testing procedures, and material acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor material-related activities across infrastructure, road, and civil construction works.
• Review material submittals against approved specifications, drawings, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Assess manufacturers' technical data sheets, product information, samples, certificates, and supporting compliance documentation.
• Verify that proposed construction materials satisfy specified technical and performance requirements before approval.
• Review laboratory reports and field test results and determine compliance with applicable acceptance criteria.
• Monitor sampling and testing activities to ensure approved procedures and frequencies are followed.
• Coordinate material inspections with contractors, supervision teams, laboratories, suppliers, and other project participants.
• Inspect materials delivered to site and compare products against approved submittals and supporting documentation.
• Confirm material identification, condition, certification, and conformity before acceptance for construction use.
• Identify unsuitable, damaged, unapproved, or non-compliant materials and ensure they are appropriately controlled.
• Raise or support non-conformance documentation where material requirements have not been achieved.
• Monitor corrective actions relating to rejected materials and verify satisfactory resolution before acceptance.
• Maintain accurate registers covering material submissions, approvals, samples, test results, inspections, and outstanding actions.
• Track material approval status and identify delays that could affect construction activities.
• Coordinate with testing laboratories to obtain timely results and clarify technical findings where required.
• Review testing information for consistency with project specifications and approved construction standards.
• Provide materials engineering guidance to the Resident Engineer and QA/QC personnel.
• Support investigation of material quality issues encountered during construction.
• Assist site supervision teams in interpreting material requirements and applicable acceptance criteria.
• Maintain traceable records supporting project quality audits, technical reviews, and final documentation.

Skills

Construction materials

Materials engineering

QA/QC procedures

Laboratory testing

Field testing

Material approvals

Submittal review

Technical data sheets

Standards compliance

Contract requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Materials Engineering background

Tools

Laboratory testing equipment

Testing methodologies

Job description

Materials Engineer - Infrastructure Quality Control Job Snapshot

Role: Materials Engineer - Infrastructure Quality Control

Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Construction

Function: Engineering

Experience: Relevant infrastructure, roads, and civil construction experience

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Materials Engineer - Infrastructure Quality Control in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Construction opportunity for an experienced engineering professional specializing in construction materials, material approvals, laboratory testing, field inspections, QA/QC procedures, and infrastructure specifications. AECOM is hiring for this on-site role to control material compliance across roads and civil infrastructure works, verify test results, coordinate suppliers and laboratories, and prevent unsuitable materials from entering permanent construction.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Abu Dhabi Emirate

Industry: Construction

Function: Engineering

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 Materials Engineer will provide technical control over the selection, approval, testing, delivery, and acceptance of construction materials used across infrastructure works. The position connects design specifications and contract requirements with laboratory verification and field implementation. Effective materials engineering will reduce quality failures, prevent the installation of non-compliant products, and provide the Resident Engineer and QA/QC team with reliable evidence for material acceptance decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor material-related activities across infrastructure, road, and civil construction works.
• Review material submittals against approved specifications, drawings, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Assess manufacturers ' technical data sheets, product information, samples, certificates, and supporting compliance documentation.
• Verify that proposed construction materials satisfy specified technical and performance requirements before approval.
• Review laboratory reports and field test results and determine compliance with applicable acceptance criteria.
• Monitor sampling and testing activities to ensure approved procedures and frequencies are followed.
• Coordinate material inspections with contractors, supervision teams, laboratories, suppliers, and other project participants.
• Inspect materials delivered to site and compare products against approved submittals and supporting documentation.
• Confirm material identification, condition, certification, and conformity before acceptance for construction use.
• Identify unsuitable, damaged, unapproved, or non-compliant materials and ensure they are appropriately controlled.
• Raise or support non-conformance documentation where material requirements have not been achieved.
• Monitor corrective actions relating to rejected materials and verify satisfactory resolution before acceptance.
• Maintain accurate registers covering material submissions, approvals, samples, test results, inspections, and outstanding actions.
• Track material approval status and identify delays that could affect construction activities.
• Coordinate with testing laboratories to obtain timely results and clarify technical findings where required.
• Review testing information for consistency with project specifications and approved construction standards.
• Provide materials engineering guidance to the Resident Engineer and QA/QC personnel.
• Support investigation of material quality issues encountered during construction.
• Assist site supervision teams in interpreting material requirements and applicable acceptance criteria.
• Maintain traceable records supporting project quality audits, technical reviews, and final documentation.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Relevant professional experience in infrastructure, roads, and civil construction projects is required. The source does not specify a minimum number of years, so candidates should demonstrate experience appropriate to independent materials engineering and construction supervision responsibilities. Strong knowledge of construction materials, sampling techniques, laboratory and field testing procedures, QA/QC processes, project specifications, and material acceptance requirements is important. Candidates should have practical experience reviewing material submittals, technical data, certificates, laboratory reports, and field test results. The ability to recognize non-compliant materials and coordinate corrective action with contractors, suppliers, and laboratories is essential. Previous UAE or wider GCC project experience is preferred.

Skills Set

• Construction materials
• Materials engineering
• Infrastructure materials
• Road construction materials
• Civil construction
• Material submittals
• Technical data sheet review
• Material samples
• Material certificates
• Material approvals
• Material inspections
• Material testing
• Laboratory testing
• Field testing
• Sampling procedures
• Test result interpretation
• QA/QC procedures
• Quality control
• Quality assurance
• Project specifications
• Contract requirements
• Material compliance
• Non-conformance reporting
• Corrective action tracking
• Supplier coordination
• Contractor coordination
• Laboratory coordination
• Site supervision
• Material approval registers
• Inspection records
• Technical reporting

Why Join Us

Abu Dhabi 's continuing investment in roads, transportation networks, and civil infrastructure creates sustained demand for materials engineers who can protect construction quality through rigorous technical review and testing. This position provides direct involvement in material approvals, laboratory coordination, field verification, QA/QC, and site supervision while developing specialist experience across significant projects in the United Arab Emirates Construction market.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting organization delivering transportation engineering, design, program management, construction supervision, and technical services. Its project teams apply disciplined materials engineering and quality control processes to help major roads and infrastructure developments achieve specified performance, durability, and construction standards.