Materials Specialist

Norconsult Telematics Limited; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 225,000 - 337,000; Full time

Job summary

Norconsult Telematics Limited seeks a seasoned Material Specialist for our Damascus data centre project. You will oversee procurement assurance, inspection, tracking, and site management of all materials and equipment, ensuring they meet specifications and align with the construction programme.

Responsibilities include managing MSR, reviewing submittals, coordinating with design/QC teams, and performing on-site inspections of LV/MV gear, UPS, cooling units, and ELV/ICT infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering.
• 10+ years in material management on major construction projects.
• 4+ years on data centre or mission-critical facilities.
• Knowledge of LV/MV electrical equipment, cables, UPS, transformers, and cooling systems.
• Experience with material submittals, ITPs, and FAT documentation.
• Arabic and English proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end material control workflow, including submittals and procurement tracking.
• Maintain Material Submittal Register (MSR) from submission to incorporation.
• Review submittals, DSDS, test certificates, and compliance docs against specs.
• Coordinate with Design Manager and engineers during technical reviews.
• Conduct and witness material inspections on-site and at supplier premises.
• Monitor procurement schedules and flag lead-time risks to the PM.
• Manage storage and preservation of critical equipment per specs.
• Maintain records for delivery docs, test reports, and FAT docs.
• Issue NCRs for non-conforming materials and track resolutions.
• Coordinate with QC teams to align receipts with ITPs and witness points.
• Maintain surplus materials register and close-out disposal/returns.
• Prepare weekly material status reports highlighting risks and actions.

Skills

Materials management

Coordination skills

Bilingual English/Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/civil engineering

Job description

This position is on-site based in Damascus Governorate, Syria.

Position Objective:

The Material Specialist is responsible for overseeing the procurement assurance, inspection, tracking, and site management of all materials and equipment procured for the data centre and technical building project. The role ensures that only approved, specification-compliant materials are incorporated into the works, that the material supply chain is aligned with the construction programme, and that accurate material records are maintained throughout the project lifecycle from submittal approval through to installation verification and close-out.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end material control workflow, including review of material submittals, tracking approval status, monitoring procurement schedules, coordinating delivery logistics, and confirming site receipt against approved specifications.
• Maintain a comprehensive Material Submittal Register (MSR) tracking all materials and equipment from initial submission through to approval, procurement, delivery, and incorporation into the works.
• Review material submittals, technical data sheets, test certificates, and compliance declarations submitted by the contractor, assessing conformance with project specifications, applicable standards, and approved material lists.
• Coordinate with the Design Manager and discipline engineers during technical review of submittals to ensure that proposed materials meet design intent and performance requirements.
• Conduct and witness material inspections at supplier premises and on site, including inspection of structural steel, cable management systems, LV switchgear, UPS equipment, precision cooling units, and ELV/ICT infrastructure.
• Monitor the construction programme material pull schedule and alert the Project Manager to any procurement delays or lead time risks that could impact critical path activities.
• Manage the site materials storage and preservation plan, ensuring critical equipment such as UPS battery systems, transformers, precision cooling units, and generator sets are stored in accordance with manufacturer requirements and project specifications.
• Process and maintain records for material delivery notes, inspection certificates, test reports, and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) documentation, ensuring full traceability from procurement to installation.
• Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for any materials found to be non-compliant upon delivery or during site inspection and track corrective actions through to resolution.
• Coordinate with the QC Inspection teams to align material receipt inspections with ITPs and witness points.
• Maintain a surplus materials register and manage disposal or return of unused approved materials at project close-out.
• Prepare and submit weekly material status reports to the Project Manager, highlighting critical items, delivery risks, and required actions

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of material management experience on major construction or infrastructure programmes, with at least 4 years on data centre or mission-critical facility projects.
• Solid knowledge of material standards and specifications relevant to data centre construction, including LV/MV electrical equipment, cable systems, structural steel, UPS, precision cooling equipment, and ELV/ICT infrastructure.
• Experience managing material submittal processes, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) documentation.
• Familiarity with material storage and preservation requirements for critical equipment including batteries, transformers, precision cooling units, and generators.
• Proficiency in materials management systems and ability to maintain detailed registers and tracking spreadsheets.
• Good coordination skills with the ability to interface across procurement, design, construction, and QC workstreams.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English (both written and spoken) is preferred.