Senior Materials Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Material Engineer in Riyadh to manage and control the quality, testing and approval of construction materials for major civil projects. You will support QA/QC teams and ensure compliance with standards and specifications.

You will supervise both laboratory and site activities, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvement in material testing and documentation, while maintaining health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Materials Engineering or related discipline.
• 15 years of relevant experience in construction material engineering.
• Knowledge of concrete technology, asphalt, soil mechanics, and pavement materials.
• Experience in field and laboratory testing and inspections.
• Ability to interpret specifications, drawings, codes and test results.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate and approve construction materials, mix designs and submittals.
• Supervise laboratory and field testing of soil, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, bitumen, and related materials.
• Ensure compliance with project specs and standards (ASTM, BS, IRC, MORTH, AASHTO).
• Monitor QA/QC processes for materials.
• Analyze test results and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams on material issues.
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of testing equipment.
• Prepare and review material approval logs, test reports and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, QA/QC and construction teams.
• Supervise and mentor material engineers, inspectors and lab staff.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

QA/QC knowledge

Analytical skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Materials Engineering

15+ years relevant experience

UPDA Grade A Registration

Tools

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Senior Material Engineer is responsible for managing and controlling the quality, testing, and approval of construction materials used in civil engineering projects. The role ensures that all materials meet project specifications, industry standards, and contractual requirements while providing expert support to construction and QA/QC teams to achieve high-quality and durable project outcomes.

Your role

• Review, evaluate, and approve construction materials, mix designs, and material submittals.

• Supervise laboratory and field testing of soil, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, bitumen, and related materials.

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and applicable standards (ASTM, BS, IRC, MORTH, AASHTO, etc.).

• Monitor and implement material quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) processes.

• Analyze test results, identify non-conformities, and recommend corrective actions.

• Provide technical guidance to site teams on material-related issues and performance.

• Oversee calibration, operation, and maintenance of laboratory and testing equipment.

• Prepare and review material approval logs, test reports, and quality documentation.

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, QA/QC, and construction teams on material matters.

• Supervise and mentor material engineers, inspectors, and laboratory personnel.

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental requirements related to materials testing.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related discipline. UPDA Grade A Registration required.

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in construction material engineering.

• Strong knowledge of concrete technology, asphalt, soil mechanics, and pavement materials.

• Proven experience in field and laboratory material testing and inspections.

• Thorough understanding of QA/QC systems and construction material standards.

• Ability to interpret specifications, drawings, codes, and test results effectively.

• Experience in infrastructure, road/highway, or large civil construction projects preferred.

• Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.

• Good communication and coordination abilities.

• Leadership experience in managing teams and site-based activities.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Medical insurance.

• Annual leave balance.

• Company gratuity scheme.

• Discretionary bonus program.

• Annual flight contribution.

• Transportation & housing allowances.

• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis_, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.