Senior Materials Engineer - Construction

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 312,480 - 468,720; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer - Construction to lead material compliance and QA on major infrastructure projects. You will review concrete mix designs, assess contractor materials, conduct testing, and coordinate supplier audits while ensuring alignment with international standards and project goals.

Ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience, a Civil Engineering background, strong English communication, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in construction materials QA.
• Experience with major civil/infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of material testing methodologies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Review concrete mix designs for compliance with specs and durability needs.
• Evaluate contractor materials, products, and testing procedures for alignment with standards.
• Conduct design reviews, investigations, inspections, and testing-related assessments.
• Recommend materials based on performance, durability, and site requirements.
• Assess material characteristics including strength, environmental resistance, and sustainability.
• Identify non-conforming materials and ensure corrective actions are completed.

Skills

Materials engineering

Quality Assurance

Concrete mix design

Material testing

Durability assessment

Sustainability assessment

Environmental resistance

Corrosion resistance

Heat resistance

Site technical support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Role Snapshot

Job Title: Senior Materials Engineer - Construction

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Quality Assurance

Experience: Minimum 8 years

Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Senior Materials Engineer - Construction in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a Civil Engineering opportunity with Parsons Corporation for an experienced materials engineering professional skilled in concrete mix design review, construction material testing, supplier audits, material compliance, quality assurance, and technical evaluation on major infrastructure and heavy construction projects. This role supports project delivery by ensuring materials, products, workmanship, testing results, and supplier performance meet project specifications, industry standards, durability requirements, sustainability objectives, and long-term performance expectations.

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia

City: Riyadh

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Quality Assurance

Salary: 28000-42000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.)

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess concrete mix designs to confirm compliance with project specifications, performance requirements, durability needs, and construction conditions.
• Evaluate contractor-selected materials, construction products, and testing procedures to ensure alignment with project requirements and industry standards.
• Conduct design reviews, technical investigations, inspections, and testing-related assessments for construction materials and workmanship.
• Recommend suitable materials for specific engineering and construction applications based on performance, durability, sustainability, and site requirements.
• Assess material characteristics including strength, durability, environmental resistance, corrosion behavior, chemical exposure resistance, sustainability impact, and electrical conductivity where relevant.
• Review proposed material substitutions and compare technical properties to determine feasibility, compliance, and acceptability.
• Assess the impact of new standards and updates to existing standards on project materials, testing procedures, and construction practices.
• Identify non-conforming materials, defective workmanship, failed test results, and quality concerns, then ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed.
• Maintain quality records related to materials, testing, supplier approvals, non-conformances, inspections, and corrective action tracking.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams regarding material performance, test results, specification requirements, and construction-related material issues.
• Review and approve contractor quality plans, inspection procedures, material approval requests, test reports, and material-related documentation.
• Assess environmental considerations linked to materials, construction products, waste management, sustainability targets, and lifecycle performance.
• Review material test results for resistance to heat, corrosion, chemical exposure, weathering, settlement effects, and other environmental conditions.
• Prepare technical reports, material evaluations, supplier assessments, compliance reviews, and recommendations for project leadership.
• Develop and manage supplier audit programs and conduct supplier quality audits when required.
• Provide site support for material failures, concrete cracking, surface defects, settlement issues, earthworks performance concerns, and specification deviations.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, geotechnical, quality, construction, procurement, and contractor teams to resolve material-related issues.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring defects, testing trends, supplier performance issues, and opportunities for better material selection.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the design, selection, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance of construction materials.
• Experience working on major civil, infrastructure, heavy construction, rail, metro, transit, or transportation projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, material testing methodologies, inspection requirements, and quality assurance processes.
• Good understanding of international standards, construction specifications, and material engineering requirements.
• Experience reviewing concrete mix designs, earthworks materials, construction products, supplier submissions, and material compliance documentation.
• Ability to assess durability, sustainability, environmental resistance, material substitutions, test failures, and workmanship-related issues.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and material quality assessments in large-scale project environments is advantageous.
• Knowledge of rail, metro, transit, or transportation systems engineering principles is preferred.
• Strong analytical, technical evaluation, reporting, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively with contractors, consultants, suppliers, quality teams, site teams, and multidisciplinary project stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong focus on compliance, traceability, quality records, practical engineering judgment, and timely corrective action closeout.

Skills Set

• Materials engineering
• Quality Assurance
• Construction materials
• Concrete mix design
• Material testing
• Material compliance
• Construction quality
• Civil engineering
• Infrastructure projects
• Heavy construction
• Concrete materials
• Earthworks materials
• Supplier audits
• Supplier quality
• Quality records
• Non-conforming materials
• Corrective actions
• Workmanship defects
• Material substitutions
• Durability assessment
• Sustainability assessment
• Environmental resistance
• Corrosion resistance
• Chemical exposure resistance
• Heat resistance
• Construction products
• Material specifications
• International standards
• Quality plans
• Contractor documentation
• Test results review
• Material failure analysis
• Concrete cracking
• Surface defects
• Settlement issues
• Earthworks performance
• Technical reports
• Material evaluations
• Product assessments
• Procurement support
• Site technical support
• Rail projects
• Metro projects
• Transportation infrastructure
• Riyadh materials engineer jobs
• Saudi Arabia construction quality jobs

Why Join Us

This opportunity gives an experienced Senior Materials Engineer the chance to support major infrastructure and civil engineering delivery in Riyadh with Parsons Corporation. The role offers exposure to complex material compliance requirements, concrete mix reviews, supplier audits, construction quality assurance, site investigations, and multidisciplinary technical coordination. It is well suited for a materials professional who wants to strengthen quality outcomes, improve construction performance, and contribute to durable infrastructure development in Saudi Arabia.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, construction management, and program delivery company supporting major transportation, civil works, urban development, rail, and public sector projects. In Saudi Arabia, Parsons contributes to large-scale programs through materials engineering, quality assurance, construction oversight, technical coordination, project governance, and site support. The company supports Riyadh's infrastructure growth with international expertise, disciplined quality systems, and strong regional project delivery experience.