Senior Materials Engineer

Snc-Lavalin; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Employment gratuity

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Housing allowance

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Material Engineer to manage and control the quality, testing and approval of construction materials for major civil projects. You will lead material evaluations and submittals, oversee lab and field testing, and ensure conformity with standards and project specs.

You will mentor teams, drive QA/QC processes, review test results, and advise on corrective actions. A strong background in concrete, asphalt, soil mechanics and pavements is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or 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.
• Experience in field and laboratory material testing and inspections.
• Understanding of QA/QC systems and construction material standards.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

QA/QC

Laboratory testing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Materials Engineering

Job description

Job Description Overview

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

• 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.

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. Find out more. Created by the integration of long‑standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.

Worker Type & Job Type

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

• Worker Type: Employee
• Job Type: Regular