Senior Material Engineer

Azizi Developments; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments in Dubai is seeking an experienced Senior Material Engineer to join our Fit-Out Factory team in Dubai South. You will lead material submittals, evaluations and coordination with Design, Procurement, QA/QC and site teams to ensure compliant finishes and timely approvals.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil/Materials Engineering or related field with 8+ years' experience in fit-out materials, and have strong knowledge of material specification, submittal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Materials Engineering, Interior Design or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in material specification, evaluation and submittal management.
• Fit-out experience is preferred.
• Manufacturing/factory experience is preferred.
• Awareness of ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Strong knowledge of interior finishes, joinery materials and fit-out systems.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and submit material submittals for consultant/client approval.
• Ensure materials comply with project specifications, IFC drawings and authority requirements.
• Track approvals and coordinate with consultants and suppliers.
• Evaluate interior finishes including wood, laminate, veneer, paint, stone, glass, flooring, ceilings and wall systems.
• Review joinery systems, hardware, technical data sheets, samples and mock-ups.
• Coordinate with Design teams and propose alternative materials for value engineering.
• Coordinate with Procurement for sourcing approved materials and suppliers.
• Ensure materials meet project requirements, budget and lead times.
• Coordinate material requirements with factory production schedules.
• Inspect delivered materials against approved samples and specifications.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and site teams to ensure material compliance.
• Raise and follow up on NCRs for material deviations.
• Maintain material submittal logs, approvals and material databases.
• Support O&M manuals, as-built documentation and project close-out.
• Coordinate with Design, BIM, Procurement, QA/QC and Site teams.
• Attend technical meetings and resolve material-related issues.

Skills

Material specification

Submittal management

Quality control

Coordination

Vendor coordination

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Materials Engineering or related field

Tools

BIM

Job description

We are Azizi, a leading Dubai-based developer and a passionate team of people driven by the goal of crafting beautiful homes for people living in the UAE. Our portfolio spans across Dubai's prime residential and commercial destinations, showcasing our commitment to transparency, customer centricity, quality, integrity and adding value through a construction-driven approach.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Material Engineer to join our Fit-Out Factory team based in Dubai South. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of fit-out materials, technical submittals, material approvals and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and submit material submittals for consultant/client approval.
• Ensure materials comply with project specifications, IFC drawings and authority requirements.
• Track approvals and coordinate with consultants and suppliers.

Material Selection & Evaluation

• Evaluate interior finishes including wood, laminate, veneer, paint, stone, glass, flooring, ceilings and wall systems.
• Review joinery systems, hardware, technical data sheets, samples and mock-ups.
• Coordinate with Design teams and propose alternative materials for value engineering.

Procurement & Factory Coordination

• Coordinate with Procurement for sourcing approved materials and suppliers.
• Ensure materials meet project requirements, budget and lead times.
• Coordinate material requirements with factory production schedules.

Quality & Site Coordination

• Inspect delivered materials against approved samples and specifications.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and site teams to ensure material compliance.
• Raise and follow up on NCRs for material deviations.

Documentation & Coordination

• Maintain material submittal logs, approvals and material databases.
• Support O&M manuals, as-built documentation and project close-out.
• Coordinate with Design, BIM, Procurement, QA/QC and Site teams.
• Attend technical meetings and resolve material-related issues.

Here’s what you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Materials Engineering, Interior Design or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in material specification, evaluation and submittal management.
• Fit-out experience is preferred.
• Manufacturing/factory experience is preferred.
• Training in material specification, value engineering and submittal management is an advantage.
• Awareness of ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Strong knowledge of interior finishes, joinery materials and fit-out systems.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.