Material Engineer

Tecnicas Reunidas; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecnicas Reunidas is seeking a Material Engineer to manage and coordinate all materials for EPC projects at a project site in Saudi Arabia.

The role requires 8+ years of experience in oil & gas or petrochemical projects, strong knowledge of materials, codes, SAP, and collaboration with procurement, engineering, QA. You will review specifications, prepare MTOs, monitor delivery, and ensure material control throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Material Engineer within EPC projects.
• Proven experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, or Industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering materials, international codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Experience with material management systems and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications, material requisitions, and technical data sheets.
• Prepare and verify Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and material requisitions.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and vendor teams regarding material requirements.
• Conduct technical reviews of vendor quotations and provide recommendations.
• Ensure compliance of all materials with project specifications, applicable codes, and international standards.
• Monitor material delivery schedules and identify shortages, risks, or delays.
• Review vendor drawings, technical documentation, and material certifications.
• Support procurement through Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE).
• Coordinate material inspections and quality assurance/quality control activities.
• Resolve material-related technical issues during engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
• Maintain material tracking reports, inventory records, and status updates.
• Ensure compliance with project quality, safety, and client requirements.

Skills

Material management

MTO

Vendor coordination

Procurement support

Quality control

Multinational teamwork

Codes and standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Project Site

Experience Required: Minimum 8 Years

Industry: EPC / Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / Refinery / Industrial Projects

Job Summary

The Material Engineer is responsible for managing, reviewing, and coordinating all engineering materials required for EPC projects. The role ensures compliance with project specifications, supports procurement activities, monitors material delivery schedules, and maintains effective material control throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Quality, and Vendor teams to ensure the timely availability of materials and the successful execution of project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project specifications, material requisitions, and technical data sheets.
• Prepare and verify Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and material requisitions.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and vendor teams regarding material requirements.
• Conduct technical reviews of vendor quotations and provide recommendations.
• Ensure compliance of all materials with project specifications, applicable codes, and international standards.
• Monitor material delivery schedules and proactively identify potential shortages, risks, or delays.
• Review vendor drawings, technical documentation, and material certifications.
• Support procurement activities through Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE).
• Coordinate material inspections and quality assurance/quality control activities.
• Resolve material-related technical issues during engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
• Maintain material tracking reports, inventory records, and status updates.
• Ensure compliance with project quality, safety, and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Material Engineer within EPC projects.
• Proven experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, or Industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering materials, international codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Experience with material management systems and ERP platforms, preferably SAP.
• Ability to review technical documentation, vendor submissions, and procurement packages.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary and multinational project environments.

Preferred Experience

• Extensive experience in EPC project execution.
• Previous exposure to major clients such as Saudi Aramco, SABIC, ADNOC, or other international operators.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, vendor management, and material control systems.
• Experience supporting large-scale industrial, energy, and infrastructure projects.