Senior Engineer - Construction Materials

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Al Ain; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Engineer - Material to lead construction materials engineering and quality control for major projects in Al Ain, UAE. You will oversee material approvals, testing, supplier evaluations and compliance with UAE regulations and international standards.

Role requires deep expertise in materials engineering, testing programs and non-conformance management, with mentoring duties for junior engineers. On-site work with project teams across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in materials engineering and quality management.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills for Material Engineers and Inspectors.
• Experience overseeing material approvals, testing programs and supplier evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction material engineering and approvals for major infrastructure projects.
• Review and approve material submittals, data, specifications and compliance certificates.
• Coordinate testing and inspection activities with laboratories and project teams.

Skills

Materials engineering

Quality management

Laboratory testing

Testing standards

Job description

Senior Engineer - Construction Materials Job Snapshot - Role: Senior Engineer - Material - Location: Al Ain, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Civil & Structural Engineering - Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in materials engineering and quality management - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - Material to lead construction materials engineering and quality control activities for major infrastructure projects in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will oversee material approvals, laboratory and field testing, supplier evaluations and construction material compliance. The role requires ensuring that materials meet contractual requirements, approved technical specifications, UAE authority regulations and relevant international standards, including ASTM, AASHTO, BS and EN. Working with project teams, contractors, testing laboratories, suppliers, manufacturers and regulatory authorities, the Senior Material Engineer will provide technical leadership throughout material selection, approval, testing, delivery and installation. The position also involves managing material-related non-conformities, maintaining quality documentation, evaluating material risks and mentoring Material Engineers and Material Inspectors.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Al Ain
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Construction Material Engineering and Approvals
• Lead the technical review and approval of construction material submittals.
• Evaluate manufacturers ' technical data, product specifications and compliance certificates.
• Verify material compliance with contractual requirements and approved project specifications.
• Assess materials against applicable UAE authority regulations and international standards.
• Review proposed alternative materials and provide technically justified recommendations.
• Coordinate material approval requirements with project engineering and construction teams.
• Identify technical discrepancies in material submissions and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Ensure material assessments support the quality and performance requirements of infrastructure works.
• Material Standards and Technical Compliance
• Verify compliance with relevant ASTM, AASHTO, BS and EN standards.
• Review technical requirements for concrete, asphalt and other infrastructure construction materials.
• Evaluate material suitability for roads, utilities, drainage and sewerage projects.
• Review applicable material requirements for potable water and irrigation infrastructure.
• Support material compliance assessments for electrical and public realm works.
• Monitor adherence to approved material specifications and authority requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on material performance and quality compliance.
• Laboratory and Field Testing
• Oversee laboratory and field testing programmes for construction materials.
• Coordinate testing requirements with approved laboratories and project personnel.
• Review laboratory test reports and supporting quality documentation.
• Validate concrete and asphalt mix designs against relevant project specifications.
• Assess material trial results and technical performance data.
• Review quality certifications and supporting test evidence.
• Identify testing deficiencies and recommend additional verification where necessary.
• Ensure testing activities support approved material quality requirements.
• Inspection and Test Plans
• Implement and monitor approved material-related Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Verify that required material inspections and testing activities are completed.
• Coordinate inspection requirements with contractors and Material Inspectors.
• Review inspection findings and associated compliance records.
• Monitor adherence to approved testing procedures.
• Support the identification and resolution of material inspection deficiencies.
• Maintain consistency in material quality verification throughout construction activities.
• Supplier and Manufacturer Evaluations
• Lead technical evaluations of construction material suppliers and manufacturers.
• Assess batching plants and asphalt production facilities.
• Conduct or participate in evaluations of precast yards and quarries.
• Review relevant manufacturing and production quality procedures.
• Participate in factory inspections and material source approval activities.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities against project quality requirements.
• Identify material supply risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Coordinate technical findings with project stakeholders and suppliers.
• Material Storage, Handling and Installation
• Monitor material storage conditions against approved project requirements.
• Review material handling and transportation practices.
• Verify that construction materials are appropriately identified and approved before use.
• Monitor material compliance during delivery and installation.
• Identify unsuitable or non-compliant materials.
• Coordinate corrective measures with contractors and relevant project personnel.
• Support the prevention of unauthorized or non-compliant material incorporation into permanent works.
• Material Non-Conformance Management
• Lead investigations into material-related non-conformities.
• Review testing failures, material defects and quality concerns.
• Analyze technical findings to identify contributing causes.
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with contractors, laboratories and suppliers to resolve material deficiencies.
• Monitor the implementation and close-out of corrective measures.
• Identify recurring material quality issues and recommend improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of material non-conformities and their resolution.
• Material Quality Management
• Support implementation of project quality assurance and quality control systems.
• Monitor compliance with approved material quality procedures.
• Review quality management practices relating to material selection, testing and acceptance.
• Promote consistent application of construction material standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve material engineering and inspection procedures.
• Support continuous improvement in material quality management.
• Provide technical recommendations to strengthen compliance and project performance.
• Project and Stakeholder Coordination
• Coordinate material-related matters with clients and project management teams.
• Liaise with contractors, testing laboratories and material suppliers.
• Work with manufacturers to address technical submissions and material performance concerns.
• Communicate with relevant authorities regarding material compliance requirements.
• Support timely resolution of material approval and testing issues.
• Participate in technical discussions concerning material selection and quality.
• Maintain effective communication across multidisciplinary infrastructure project teams.
• Technical Leadership and Team Development
• Provide technical guidance to Material Engineers and Material Inspectors.
• Support team members in reviewing material submissions and testing documentation.
• Mentor junior personnel in construction material compliance procedures.
• Promote consistent application of material engineering standards.
• Coordinate assigned material inspection and quality activities.
• Encourage technical knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving.
• Support the development of effective material engineering practices.
• Material Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain comprehensive material approval registers.
• Monitor laboratory testing records and inspection documentation.
• Maintain material quality databases and compliance information.
• Prepare regular material status reports.
• Develop quality dashboards and management summaries.
• Report material approval progress and outstanding technical concerns.
• Ensure material records are accurate, organized and accessible.
• Provide relevant material compliance information to project stakeholders.