Senior Field Materials Engineer

Snc-Lavalin; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity

Discretionary bonus

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Programme

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh seeks an experienced Field Engineer – Materials to oversee material-related activities on a major site supervision project. You will ensure construction materials meet specifications, quality standards, contract requirements, and codes, working with the Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, QA team, and contractors.

The role emphasizes material approvals, inspections, testing, QA/QC, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle, with duties spanning sampling,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of overall professional experience in construction materials engineering, quality control, or site supervision.
• 5+ years of experience in materials inspection, testing, or supervision on major construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, testing methodologies, and quality assurance procedures.
• Experience reviewing material submittals, shop drawings, technical specifications, and laboratory reports.
• Familiarity with ASTM, BS, ACI, AASHTO, ISO and Saudi standards.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect construction materials to ensure compliance with approved project specifications and quality requirements.
• Review material submittals, technical data sheets, certificates of compliance, and manufacturers' documentation.
• Verify that materials delivered to site conform to approved material submissions and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate and witness material sampling, testing, and laboratory inspections.
• Monitor material quality control processes throughout procurement, delivery, storage, installation, and final acceptance.
• Review and assess contractor material approval requests and provide technical recommendations.
• Ensure all testing activities are conducted in accordance with approved standards and testing procedures.
• Coordinate with independent laboratories and testing agencies to verify compliance of construction materials.
• Inspect storage facilities and material handling procedures to ensure materials are protected and maintained properly.
• Prepare material inspection reports, quality observations, and compliance assessments.
• Review and monitor testing of concrete, steel reinforcement, structural steel, aggregates, asphalt, waterproofing systems, finishing materials, and other construction materials.
• Ensure compliance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Control procedures.
• Monitor material traceability and maintain records of approvals, test reports, and certifications.
• Identify non‑conforming materials and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Support quality assurance and quality control teams in the closure of NCRs and material‑related observations.
• Participate in factory inspections and supplier audits when required.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, architectural, and MEP supervision teams regarding material compliance issues.
• Verify compliance with local authority requirements, project specifications, and international standards.
• Support progress reporting and project documentation related to material inspections and testing activities.
• Assist during testing, commissioning, snagging, and project handover phases to ensure material compliance documentation is complete.

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh seeks an experienced Field Engineer – Materials to oversee material-related activities on a major site supervision project. You will ensure construction materials meet specifications, quality standards, contract requirements, and codes, working with the Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, QA team, and contractors.

The role emphasizes material approvals, inspections, testing, QA/QC, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle, with duties spanning sampling,