Material Engineer

Surbana Jurong; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong is seeking a qualified and experienced Material Engineer to join our team for a dam and hydropower project based in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The role focuses on materials engineering, testing, QA/QC for large-scale civil works.

The successful candidate will oversee sourcing, inspection, testing, and documentation, coordinating with laboratories and project engineers to ensure quality and regulatory compliance on site.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline (e.g. B.Sc/BS in Geology).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a Material Engineer on dam, hydropower, or 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 construction standards, testing methods, and quality management procedures.
• Strong analytical, technical reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

10+ years experience

Analytical skills

Technical reporting

Problem-solving

Education

B.Sc/BS in Geology

Job description

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.

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.

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners.

Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects.

SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world.

Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas.

Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world.

Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments.

Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees.

Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.