Senior Material Engineer

AL Marwan General Contracting Company; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UAE is seeking a highly experienced Senior Materials Engineer for road and infrastructure projects. The candidate will oversee material approvals and ensure compliance with Dubai Central Lab and RTA standards. Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and extensive experience in managing quality assurance for construction materials. This role emphasizes the use of sustainable materials to meet regulatory requirements in a dynamic project environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in roads and infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years of Dubai experience working directly with DCL and RTA regulations.
• Valid UAE Society of Engineers membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead Material Approval Requests and ensure DCL conformity.
• Ensure compliance with RTA, DM, AASHTO, and ASTM standards.
• Develop and approve asphalt and concrete mix designs.

Skills

DCL coordination

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Sustainable construction materials

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Materials Science

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1978, Al Marwan Group is a diversified organization operating across construction, heavy machinery, Oil & Gas, real estate, development, and hospitality sectors across the U.A.E and GCC. The Group is known for delivering complex roads and infrastructure projects in full compliance with regulatory and international quality standards.

Job Summary

Al Marwan Group is seeking a highly experienced Senior Materials Engineer – Roads & Infrastructure to lead material approvals, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance for major infrastructure and road projects in Dubai. The role requires deep expertise in Dubai Central Lab (DCL) coordination, RTA and Dubai Municipality (DM) standards, and sustainable construction materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Material Approval Requests (MAR) and ensure mandatory DCL conformity certification
• Ensure compliance with RTA, DM, AASHTO, and ASTM standards
• Develop, review, and approve asphalt and concrete mix designs, including Green Concrete requirements
• Implement and control Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) and Project Quality Plans (PQP)
• Coordinate with DCL-accredited laboratories and supervise site testing activities
• Conduct audits of batching plants and factories for DCL Product Conformity Certificates
• Act as the primary liaison with DCL inspectors for audits, sampling, and renewals
• Manage NCRs, corrective actions, and quality documentation
• Drive adoption of sustainable materials and recycled aggregates in line with Al Sa’fat and DCL requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Materials Science
• 10+ years of experience in roads and infrastructure projects
• Minimum 5 years of Dubai experience working directly with DCL and RTA regulations
• Valid UAE Society of Engineers membership
• DM / RTA approval is mandatory
• Proven expertise in DCLD portals and product conformity schemes