Senior Materials Engineer

Atkins Realis Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation amp housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program 24 7 access

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Material Engineer to lead QA/QC for construction materials across major civil projects. You will review designs, supervise lab and field testing, and ensure compliance with ASTM/BS/IRC/MORTH/AASHTO standards while guiding site teams.

You will manage a team of material engineers and inspectors, oversee calibration of equipment, prepare quality documentation, and coordinate with clients and consultants to deliver durable, compliant infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering or related discipline.
• UPDA Grade A Registration is required.
• Minimum of 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.
• Thorough understanding of QA/QC systems and standards.
• Good communication and coordination abilities.
• Leadership experience managing teams on site.

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, drawings and applicable standards (ASTM, BS, IRC, MORTH, AASHTO).
• Monitor and implement material 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 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

Leadership

Communication

QA/QC knowledge

Field testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

UPDA Grade A Registration

Job description

Job Description

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

• Tax-free salary
• Life insurance coverage
• Medical insurance
• Annual leave balance
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus program
• Annual flight contribution
• Transportation amp housing allowances
• Employee Wellbeing Program 24 7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care personal health fitness and nutrition

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