Technical Material Engineer - Civil

Azizi Developments; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Azizi Developments in Dubai seeks a Technical Material Engineer to review, evaluate and approve civil and structural materials for high-rise and infrastructure projects. You will ensure materials meet project specs, authority requirements and international standards, coordinating with consultants, suppliers and site teams to issue timely, technically compliant approvals.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, 8–12 years of material submittals experience on UAE/GCC projects,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 8–12 years of experience in material engineering or technical submittals.
• Experience on both Contractor and Consultant sides.
• Proven UAE/GCC high-rise or commercial project experience.
• Familiar with Dubai Municipality and Civil Defence approvals.
• Knowledge of BS/ASTM/EN standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and submit MARs with data sheets, test reports and compliance statements.
• Evaluate concrete, reinforcement, blockwork, waterproofing and finishes against specs.
• Coordinate with consultants to obtain material approvals within timelines.
• Propose alternate materials with technical comparisons and value engineering options.
• Liaise with suppliers for data, samples, and factory inspections.
• Coordinate third‑party testing and review results for compliance.
• Maintain submittal logs, approval registers and technical docs.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality and Civil Defence requirements.
• Support procurement with technical clarifications and spec alignment.
• Work with QA/QC and site teams to verify delivered materials match approvals.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Material approvals coordination

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Aconex

MS Office

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.

At Azizi Developments, we are a dedicated team committed to creating exceptional living spaces across Dubai’s most sought-after locations. As one of the UAE’s premier private developers, our construction-driven approach is grounded in transparency, quality, integrity, and customer focus — ensuring we deliver real value in every project we undertake. Our Chief Technical Office plays a crucial role in this journey, driving value engineering, addressing complex site challenges, and ensuring each design is executed with precision and efficiency. Join us and become part of a team that bridges vision with execution, powering the delivery of Dubai’s next generation of iconic developments.

As a Technical Material Engineer, responsible for the technical review, evaluation and approval of civil and structural materials across high-rise and infrastructure projects. The role ensures that all materials meet project specifications, authority requirements and international standards. It also requires working closely with consultants, suppliers and site teams so that approvals are issued on time and are technically compliant.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review and submit material submittals (MARs) with technical data sheets, test reports, certificates and compliance statements.
• Evaluate materials such as concrete, reinforcement steel, blockwork, waterproofing, admixtures, precast elements and finishes against project specifications.
• Coordinate with consultants to obtain material approvals and close out comments within agreed timelines.
• Identify, assess and propose alternative materials and suppliers, including technical comparisons and value engineering options.
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers on product data, samples, mock-ups and factory inspections.
• Coordinate material testing with third-party laboratories and review the results for compliance.
• Maintain the material submittal log, approval register and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence and other authority requirements.
• Support procurement with technical clarifications and specification alignment.
• Work with QA/QC and site teams to check that delivered materials match approved submittals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 8–12 years of experience in material engineering or technical submittals within building construction.
• Mandatory: experience on both the Contractor side and the Consultant side.
• Proven experience on high-rise residential or commercial projects in the UAE/GCC.
• Strong knowledge of civil and structural materials, specifications, and BS/ASTM/EN standards.
• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality and Civil Defence approval processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of Aconex or similar document management systems is an advantage.