Material Engineer (MEP and Civil) Data Center Construction

Branch of Sterling and Wilson Data Center Private; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch of Sterling and Wilson Data Center Private in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is hiring for a Material Engineering and Coordination role on data center projects. You will handle civil and MEP material submittals, ensure compliance with project specs, drawings and consultant requirements.

Responsibilities include technical evaluation of datasheets and test certificates, material inspections at delivery, co-ordinating with procurement and site teams, maintaining submittal logs, and ensuring adherence

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in material engineering, material approvals, and quality control for construction projects involving Civil and MEP works.
• Knowledge of material submittals, technical specifications, BOQ, approved vendor lists, and inspection procedures.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, clients, vendors, procurement, and site execution teams.
• Familiarity with project documentation systems, material registers, and applicable construction standards.
• Strong technical evaluation, coordination, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Material Submittals Approvals Prepare review and coordinate material submittals for Civil and MEP works ensuring compliance with project specifications approved drawings and consultant requirements
• Technical Evaluation Review technical datasheets catalogues samples test certificates and compliance statements for materials such as concrete reinforcement steel waterproofing piping valves cables electrical equipment HVAC systems and plumbing and firefighting materials
• Material Inspection Coordinate material inspections upon delivery at site verify quality and specifications and ensure materials are approved before installation or use
• Procurement Coordination Coordinate with procurement vendors subcontractors and site teams to ensure timely sourcing of approved materials in line with project requirements and schedules
• Quality Assurance Control Ensure compliance with approved Inspection and Test Plans ITPs Method Statements project quality plans and relevant international and local standards
• Material Testing Certification Verify Material Test Certificates MTCs test reports certificates of conformity and other required documentation coordinate laboratory testing wherever necessary
• Material Tracking Maintain material submittal registers approval logs inspection records technical compliance matrices and material status reports
• Non-Conformance Management Identify non-compliant or damaged materials coordinate corrective actions and ensure proper segregation rejection or replacement of unapproved materials
• Coordination with Stakeholders Liaise with consultants clients QA QC teams design engineers procurement and construction teams to resolve technical queries and material-related issues
• Inventory Traceability Ensure proper storage preservation identification and traceability of materials particularly sensitive MEP equipment and materials requiring specific handling conditions
• Schedule Management Monitor material approval and delivery status identify procurement bottlenecks and support timely availability of materials to avoid delays in project execution
• Documentation Handover Maintain complete material approval and inspection documentation for quality audits project records and final handover

Skills

Material submittals

Technical evaluation

Quality assurance

Coordination skills

Documentation

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Mech/Electrical

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Key Roles Responsibilities

• Material Submittals Approvals Prepare review and coordinate material submittals for Civil and MEP works ensuring compliance with project specifications approved drawings and consultant requirements


• Technical Evaluation Review technical datasheets catalogues samples test certificates and compliance statements for materials such as concrete reinforcement steel waterproofing piping valves cables electrical equipment HVAC systems and plumbing and firefighting materials


• Material Inspection Coordinate material inspections upon delivery at site verify quality and specifications and ensure materials are approved before installation or use


• Procurement Coordination Coordinate with procurement vendors subcontractors and site teams to ensure timely sourcing of approved materials in line with project requirements and schedules


• Quality Assurance Control Ensure compliance with approved Inspection and Test Plans ITPs Method Statements project quality plans and relevant international and local standards


• Material Testing Certification Verify Material Test Certificates MTCs test reports certificates of conformity and other required documentation coordinate laboratory testing wherever necessary


• Material Tracking Maintain material submittal registers approval logs inspection records technical compliance matrices and material status reports


• Non-Conformance Management Identify non-compliant or damaged materials coordinate corrective actions and ensure proper segregation rejection or replacement of unapproved materials


• Coordination with Stakeholders Liaise with consultants clients QA QC teams design engineers procurement and construction teams to resolve technical queries and material-related issues


• Inventory Traceability Ensure proper storage preservation identification and traceability of materials particularly sensitive MEP equipment and materials requiring specific handling conditions


• Schedule Management Monitor material approval and delivery status identify procurement bottlenecks and support timely availability of materials to avoid delays in project execution


• Documentation Handover Maintain complete material approval and inspection documentation for quality audits project records and final handover

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.


• Relevant experience in material engineering, material approvals, and quality control for construction projects involving both Civil and MEP works.


• Knowledge of material submittals, technical specifications, BOQ, approved vendor lists, and inspection procedures.


• Experience coordinating with consultants, clients, vendors, procurement, and site execution teams.


• Familiarity with project documentation systems, material registers, and applicable construction standards.


• Strong technical evaluation, coordination, documentation, and problem-solving skills.