Senior Materials Engineer for Civil Infrastructure & Testing

Systra; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to join our on-site team in Riyadh to lead design reviews, material investigations, inspections, and testing to ensure contractor materials meet project specs.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, assess durability and environmental performance, manage supplier audits, and provide technical guidance on material performance and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in design, selection, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of construction materials.
• Experience on major civil, infrastructure, or heavy construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of international standards and specifications related to material engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess the suitability of concrete mix designs to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.
• Conduct design reviews, material investigations, inspections, and testing activities to verify contractor-selected materials meet project specifications and standards.
• Review and recommend appropriate materials for specific engineering and construction applications.
• Assess material characteristics and performance properties, including durability and environmental exposure.
• Develop and manage supplier audit programs and conduct supplier quality audits.
• Provide site support and technical advice on material failures and quality issues.
• Review and approve contractor quality plans, material procedures, and related documentation.

Skills

Concrete design review

Materials testing

Quality assurance

Technical evaluation

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

SYSTRA is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to join our on-site team in Riyadh to lead design reviews, material investigations, inspections, and testing to ensure contractor materials meet project specs.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, assess durability and environmental performance, manage supplier audits, and provide technical guidance on material performance and quality assurance.