Senior Material Engineer - Infrastructure QC & Submittals

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior materials specialist to review submittals, support construction teams, and drive quality control across large-scale infrastructure projects. You will lead a materials group, supervise inspectors, and coordinate testing programs to ensure compliance with specifications.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and 15 years of post-graduate experience, including 8 years in materials roles, with strong English communication and ability to translate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, as approved by the Engineer.
• Total post-graduate experience of 15 years, with at least 8 years in materials roles on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret complex contract documents, plans, specs and shop drawings, and assess constructability.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with proven ability to produce high-quality technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Review material submittals for compliance with project specs and standards.
• Provide support to the construction team on material submissions, approvals, testing, and sampling.
• Participate in quality control of materials, including laboratory and field testing, and remedial actions.
• Inspect and ensure material quality for sewerage, drainage, outfalls, pump stations, treatment works, roads and highways.
• Lead and motivate the project material team, including inspectors, ensuring high quality and collaboration.
• Analyze laboratory and technical reports, conduct sampling plans, and implement testing and QC measures.
• Prepare clear, concise technical reports on material testing, compliance, and related activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to obtain clearances and approvals for project completion and handover.

Skills

English communication

Contract documents review

Materials testing

Quality control

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Parsons in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior materials specialist to review submittals, support construction teams, and drive quality control across large-scale infrastructure projects. You will lead a materials group, supervise inspectors, and coordinate testing programs to ensure compliance with specifications.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and 15 years of post-graduate experience, including 8 years in materials roles, with strong English communication and ability to translate