Senior Materials Engineer: Lead QA/QC & Field Testing

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

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.