Material Engineer

Surbana Jurong Group; Malakand Division; On-site; PKR 12,000,000 - 18,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC Pakistan seeks a senior Material Engineer for a dam and hydropower project based in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The role focuses on materials engineering, testing, and QA/QC for large-scale infrastructure works.

You will oversee material sourcing, inspections and testing, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements, while coordinating with laboratories, engineers and contractors to deliver quality construction materials for the project.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline (e.g., B.Sc/BS in Geology) are required.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a Material Engineer on dam, hydropower, or large-scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee material sourcing, inspection, testing and quality control for the project.
• Ensure construction materials comply with project specs, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections to assess material quality and suitability.
• Coordinate material testing with laboratories and stakeholders.
• Review and maintain documentation of test results, approvals and QA records.
• Liaise with project engineers, contractors and suppliers for timely material availability and quality.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety requirements for material handling and storage.
• Provide technical advice on material performance for concrete, aggregates, cement, steel and related materials.
• Support the project team in identifying and resolving material-related quality issues during construction.

Skills

Material engineering

Material testing

Quality control

Quality assurance

Dam & hydropower projects

Education

B.Sc/BS in Geology

Tools

Material testing equipment

Quality management procedures

Job description

## Material EngineerApply: SMEC Pakistan PIC-KHRE Project Office: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 10, 2026 (28 days left to apply): JR119800**About SMEC****Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people.**SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation. Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers. When you join SMEC, you join a flexible growing organisation that has a genuine commitment to CSR, diversity and improving the world we live in. **The role**We are seeking a qualified and experienced **Material Engineer** to join our team for a Dam and Hydropower project based in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials engineering and substantial experience in material testing, quality control, and quality assurance for large-scale civil engineering projects, particularly dams and hydropower developments.* Oversee material sourcing, inspection, testing, and quality control for the project.* Ensure that construction materials comply with project specifications, relevant industry standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.* Conduct regular site inspections to assess the quality and suitability of materials used in construction activities.* Monitor and coordinate material testing, including strength, durability, and other performance tests, in collaboration with laboratories and relevant stakeholders.* Review and maintain documentation relating to material test results, certifications, approvals, and quality control records.* Liaise with project engineers, contractors, suppliers, and testing laboratories to ensure the timely availability and quality of construction materials.* Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements related to material handling, testing, and storage.* Provide technical advice on the suitability and performance of construction materials, particularly concrete, aggregates, cement, steel, and other materials used in dam and hydropower construction.* Support the project team in identifying and resolving material-related quality issues during construction.With a track record of achievement in a related role, you will have gained your experience in a consultancy environment and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work. Suitable applicants will have/be: * Tertiary qualifications or a related discipline (e.g. B.Sc/BS in Geology).* Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a Material Engineer, preferably on dam, hydropower, or other large-scale infrastructure projects.* In-depth knowledge of construction materials, including concrete, cement, aggregates, steel, and geotechnical materials.* Experience in material testing, quality assurance, quality control, and compliance with project specifications.* Familiarity with relevant construction standards, testing methods, and quality management procedures.* Strong analytical, technical reporting, and problem-solving skills. SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities. **How to apply**All applications must be submitted online and for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact**Taimoor Tariq** **[e-mail]** For further details about us, please visit our website:https://www.smec.com/www.smec.com/careers **All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent Team and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees.**At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!