Senior Materials Engineer: Procurement & Submittals

ACC Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

ACC Group in Dubai is seeking a Materials Planning and Procurement Specialist with 5-8 years of experience to manage material requirements, coordinate with the project team, Engineering, QS, Planning, QA/QC, and align procurement with the project schedule and budget.

You will prepare and manage the Materials Approval Log (E2 Log), submittals, and procurement schedules; lead vendor meetings, site and factory inspections, variation packages, and ensure timely deliveries while maintaining quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or architecture.
• 5-8 years of experience in materials management and approvals within construction or civil contracting projects.
• Strong understanding of contractual obligations related to materials procurement and compliance.
• Skilled in preparing, tracking, and updating Materials Approval Logs (E2 Log), submittals, and procurement schedules.

Responsibilities

• Review Tender/Contract documents to identify the scope of material requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Team (QS, Planning, QA/QC), Engineering, and Procurement to align procurement activities with the project schedule and budget.
• Liaise with Head Office Procurement for the timely award of packages and coordination of specifications, quantities, and logistics.
• Prepare and manage the Materials Approval Log (E2 Log), track status of submittals, approvals, procurement, and deliveries.
• Prepare material submittals with relevant data and compliance documentation; ensure submissions meet project and contract requirements.
• Coordinate with the Consultant for submittal reviews and approvals; resolve comments and follow up on outstanding items.
• Attend technical and progress meetings; report actions, updates, and material-related risks or delays.
• Conduct vendor kick-off and site meetings, monitor vendor performance and report deviations.
• Organize site and factory inspections; ensure timely material delivery and conformity with approved submittals.
• Assist QA/QC in compiling project close-out documents including O&M manuals, warranties, and as-built records.
• Prepare technical packages for Variations (VOs), including specs, BOQs, and vendor documentation.
• Review Consultant communications for time/cost impact and assist in preparing EOTs or Variation notifications.
• Identify and manage client-issued materials, samples, mockups, and sample rooms.
• Maintain and monitor a Vendor Performance Log, covering commercial issues, payment coordination, delivery tracking, and evaluation reports.

Skills

Coordination

Reporting

Documentation

Procurement coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/Procurement Systems

Submittals Tracking (E2 Log)

Job description

ACC Group in Dubai is seeking a Materials Planning and Procurement Specialist with 5-8 years of experience to manage material requirements, coordinate with the project team, Engineering, QS, Planning, QA/QC, and align procurement with the project schedule and budget.

You will prepare and manage the Materials Approval Log (E2 Log), submittals, and procurement schedules; lead vendor meetings, site and factory inspections, variation packages, and ensure timely deliveries while maintaining quality