Technical Materials Specialist

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm is seeking a Technical Materials Specialist to support design and construction teams for infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will require a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a minimum of 12 years of experience in materials quality control, and strong knowledge of local guidelines. Join us and unleash your talent in a culture that fosters growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of design and construction experience in materials for infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of ADQCC, ASTM, BS, AASHTO, and local Abu Dhabi standards.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to design and construction teams.
• Review design documents for compliance and best practices.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to address material-related issues.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Materials and Quality Control

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

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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.

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