ENGINEER, MATERIALS

alfanar Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and manufacturing company in Riyadh is seeking a skilled Material Engineer. You'll manage all technical aspects of construction materials to ensure they're compliant with project specifications and international standards. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience in materials engineering and strong knowledge of construction materials. This role requires coordination with various stakeholders to ensure high-quality materials are utilized across projects.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in materials engineering or civil engineering.
• Proven experience in material submittals, approvals, and technical coordination.
• Familiarity with international standards and local codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of construction materials to comply with project specifications.
• Prepare, review, and submit material submittals.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for timely material approvals.

Skills

Construction materials knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Coordination with suppliers and consultants

Education

Bachelor Degree in Materials Engineering or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Document control systems

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 22123

Job Country: Saudi Arabia (SA)

Job City: Riyadh

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design & development centers and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar Building Systems

alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia.

alfanar Building Systems manufactures and markets a variety of building construction products and systems.

The core manufacturing activities of the industries operating under alfanar Building Systems are:

• Real estate development
• Façade cladding, glazing systems and architectural aluminum products
• Precast concrete products and architectural elements

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Material Engineer to manage all technical aspects of construction materials, ensuring compliance with project specifications, international standards, and regulatory requirements. The role involves coordination with suppliers, consultants, and project teams to guarantee high-quality, approved materials are used across all civil and architectural works.

Key Accountability Areas

• Prepare, review, and submit material submittals (technical data sheets, certificates, samples, test reports) as per project specifications.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, and site teams for timely material approvals and implementation.
• Verify vendor offers and supplier documentation for compliance with standards and project requirements.
• Maintain material submittal logs, approvals, test results, and related technical documentation.
• Support procurement in technical evaluation and supplier prequalification.
• Recommend alternative materials for value engineering where applicable.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials (concrete, waterproofing, finishes, façades, cladding, insulation, gypsum, doors/windows).
• Familiarity with international standards (ASTM, BS, ACI, ISO) and local codes (e.g., SBC).
• Proven experience in material submittals, approvals, and technical coordination.
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and document control systems.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job
• To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply with related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Qualifications

Academic Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Materials Engineering or Civil Engineering

Work Experience: 5 to 10 Years

Technical / Functional Competencies: Materials/Parts Knowledge, Design Specifications, Vendor Knowledge