Technical Materials Specialist

Parsons Oman; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Technical Materials Specialist to provide support to design and construction teams on various infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in materials and quality control for roads, bridges, and tunnels, along with a strong understanding of local codes and standards. The role includes ensuring compliance with relevant specifications and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to streamline approvals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of design and construction experience in materials and quality control for infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of local and international codes and standards.
• Experience with design and construction of complex infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to both design and construction teams.
• Review design documents from a materials perspective.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to address material-related issues.
• Support sustainable practices by recommending environmentally friendly materials.

Skills

Materials quality control

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Technical Materials Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to provide technical support to the design and construction teams across roads, tunnels, bridges and utility projects. Your role will integrate directly with quality management processes to safeguard performance and durability of all infrastructure elements.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide technical support to both design and construction teams.
• Review design documents from a materials perspective to ensure best practice applications are being implemented.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant codes and standards (e.g. ADQCC, ASTM, BS, AASHTO), and project specifications.
• Coordinate closely with cross‑functional stakeholders—design engineers, supervision teams, PMC/RE, suppliers, contractors—to address material‑related issues and streamline approvals.
• Support sustainable practices by recommending environmentally friendly materials and testing methodologies, and stay abreast of the latest innovations in materials engineering.
• Update and develop technical materials specifications.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field, with minimum 12 years of design and construction experience in materials and quality control for infrastructure projects—particularly roads, bridges, tunnels, and utilities. Regional (UAE/GCC) experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ADQCC, local Abu Dhabi standards, and relevant international codes (ASTM, BS, AASHTO), plus experience handling materials under Abu Dhabi municipal specifications (e.g., DMT, ADM, AACM, DRM).
• Experience with design and construction of complex infrastructure projects with focus on materials and technical specifications, or similar frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to present technical findings clearly and manage multiple project priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and resolve material‑related and specification issues collaboratively across project phases.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Extensive knowledge of construction materials for infrastructure projects and specification development to enhance and improve infrastructure durability.
• Familiarity with materials‑related design and construction submission requirements of relevant stakeholders in Abu Dhabi.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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