Material Specialist

WSP USA; Al-Kharj; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly experienced Material Engineer for the SBF – Riyadh infrastructure project. You will oversee material selection, quality assurance, and compliance testing to ensure project specifications align with international standards. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of construction material standards. This role offers a chance to work on landmark projects that transform society.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, preferably with consultant-side infrastructure projects.
• Deep knowledge of international construction material standards.
• Experience with infrastructure elements such as roads, bridges, and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve material submittals according to specifications.
• Conduct technical evaluations and inspections of construction materials.
• Prepare material compliance reports and corrective action plans.

Skills

Material selection

Quality assurance

Compliance testing

Technical evaluations

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

""Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us WSP is currently seeking a highly experienced Material Engineer to join our team on the prestigious SBF – Riyadh infrastructure project. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing material selection, quality assurance, compliance testing, and approval processes to ensure alignment with project specifications and international standards.""

• Review and approve material submittals in accordance with project specifications, client requirements, and applicable standards (ASTM, BS, AASHTO, etc.).

• Conduct technical evaluations and inspections of construction materials (e.g., asphalt, concrete, aggregates, steel, etc.).

• Coordinate with laboratories for material testing, site sampling, and quality reports.

• Ensure compliance of all construction materials with quality control procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Evaluate and approve sources of materials and monitor their usage across the project.

• Work closely with design and construction teams to resolve material-related issues.

• Prepare material compliance reports, NCRs, and corrective/preventive action plans as required.

• Assist in auditing supplier and subcontractor facilities for quality assurance purposes.

• Monitor and document the performance of materials during and after implementation.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Material Approval Process (MAP).

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, preferably with consultant-side infrastructure projects.

• Prior experience on large-scale infrastructure projects in the GCC region is highly preferred.

• Deep knowledge of international construction material standards (ASTM, ACI, BS, etc.).

• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, QA/QC procedures, and material testing protocols.

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced project environment.

• Experience with infrastructure elements such as roads, bridges, underpasses, stormwater systems, and utilities is essential.

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