Material Engineer

SMEC; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC seeks a qualified Material Engineer for a Dam and Hydropower project in Swat, Pakistan. The role focuses on materials engineering, testing, QA/QC for large infrastructure works, requiring knowledge of concrete, aggregates, cement, and steel.

Strong liaison with engineers, contractors, and laboratories is essential. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in dam or hydropower projects, and a background in construction materials, testing

Qualifications

• Experience in material testing, quality assurance, and quality control for large civil projects.
• Strong analytical, technical reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Materials testing

Quality control

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

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.

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.