Senior Material Engineer: Construction Materials & QA Lead

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL); Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) in Dubai is seeking an experienced Material Engineer to oversee construction materials, ensure compliance with project specs, international standards, and client requirements. You will manage approvals, testing and supplier coordination to keep material flows on track.

You will review specifications, prepare submittals, monitor labs, conduct supplier audits, and support site teams with quality assurance, documentation, and value engineering while meeting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/materials engineering or related field.
• 5–8+ years of UAE building construction material engineering experience.
• Experience on high-rise, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, or industrial projects.
• UAE driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review project specs, drawings and contract requirements related to construction materials.
• Prepare and submit submittals, technical data sheets and samples for approval.
• Coordinate with procurement, suppliers and subcontractors for timely delivery of materials.
• Evaluate and approve material sources and suppliers per project specs.
• Monitor material testing through approved labs and ensure standards compliance.
• Review test reports and maintain approvals/inspections records.
• Conduct factory visits and supplier audits as needed.
• Resolve material-related issues and provide engineering recommendations.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and site engineers to ensure only approved materials are used.
• Monitor inventory of critical materials and identify supply risks.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality, DDA, Trakhees and other regulations.
• Prepare material compliance reports and support handover documentation.
• Participate in value engineering to optimize material selection while maintaining quality and cost.

Skills

Construction Materials

Finishing Materials

Waterproofing Systems

Material Testing & Inspection

Technical Evaluation

QA/QC

ASTM, BS, ACI & EN Standards

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Analytical Skills

Coordination & Communication

Documentation & Reporting

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gulf Contracting & Landscaping (GCL) in Dubai is seeking an experienced Material Engineer to oversee construction materials, ensure compliance with project specs, international standards, and client requirements. You will manage approvals, testing and supplier coordination to keep material flows on track.

You will review specifications, prepare submittals, monitor labs, conduct supplier audits, and support site teams with quality assurance, documentation, and value engineering while meeting