Materials Engineer (R)

Applus+ Asia Middle East and Africa; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Job summary

Applus+ Asia Middle East and Africa is seeking a seasoned Materials Engineer to ensure materials used on site meet project specifications. You will review submittals, coordinate testing, and monitor QA/QC compliance across infrastructure projects.

The role requires a BSc in Civil/Geotechnical engineering with 7–10 years of infrastructure experience, including asphalt and concrete mix design. On-site execution and collaboration with labs are essential for success.

Qualifications

• BSc Civil or Geotechnical/Geological Engineering required.
• 7-10 years of experience in infrastructure projects.
• Experience with asphalt and concrete mix designs.
• QA/QC experience in materials for infrastructure.
• Familiarity with ASTM/AASHTO testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve all material submittals to ensure compliance with project specs.
• Monitor batching, production, and placement to align with approved mix designs.
• Oversee material testing programs including field and lab testing.
• Coordinate with contractors and laboratories to resolve material issues.
• Evaluate and approve concrete and asphalt mix designs for project requirements and enviro conditions.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance for all materials used across the project.

Skills

Material engineering

Concrete mix design

QA/QC procedures

Laboratory testing

ASTM standards

Field testing

Education

BSc Civil/Geotechnical Eng

Job description

Applus+ is a global leader in inspection, testing and certification services delivering innovative solutions across key industries including energy, construction, environment, and infrastructure. Operating in more than 70 countries. We are committed to helping clients achieve operation excellence while maintaining the highest safety and environmental standards. At Applus+ we foster a culture of integrity, technical leadership, and continuous professional development.

You will be responsible of ensuring materials used on site meet project specifications. In addition to reviewing material submittals, coordinating testing, and monitoring compliance with quality requirements.

Requirements

• BSc Civil or Geotechnical/geological Engineering
• 7-10 years of experience
• Infrastructure Experience
• Asphalt and Concrete Mix Design Experience
• QA/QC Experience

Responsibilities:

• Review and approve all material submittals to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards
• Monitor batching, production, and placement processes to ensure consistency with approved mix designs
• Oversee material testing programs including field and laboratory testing
• Coordinate with contractors and laboratories to resolve material-related issues
• Evaluate and approve concrete and asphalt mix designs, ensuring suitability for project requirements and environmental conditions
• Ensure QA/QC compliance for all materials used across the project

Key Competencies:

• Technical: Material engineering for infrastructure projects, Concrete and asphalt mix design review and approval, Laboratory and field testing (ASTM/AASHTO standards), QA/QC procedures
• Behavioral: Detail-oriented, analytical