Senior Materials Engineer (Mega Civil Project)

IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture in Riyadh seeks a Senior Materials Engineer to lead material acceptance for on-site deployment, ensuring certification, verification, local-content compliance, and testing. The role coordinates with senior specialists to guarantee design objectives are met for civil and transportation projects in urban settings.

The candidate will oversee material reviews, advise on design changes, and manage contractor submissions, with extensive experience in road

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and/or equivalent work experience.
• Technical review of all materials.
• Over 15 years in project management, particularly in mega construction projects, with a focus on onsite landscaping, mainly as a Consultant. Candidates with exclusive contractors experience will not be taken into consideration.
• At least experience in 1 or more projects of ROADS. Candidates without clear ROAD experience will not be taken into consideration.
• Understanding of construction, design and engineering principles.
• Understanding of local regulations and safety standards.
• Proficiency level of English language. Arabic Language is a plus.
• Report writing skills, social skills, communication, teamwork, problem solving, autonomy, flexibility, and technical rigor.
• Willingness to work in a multinational environment firm.

Responsibilities

• Technical review of all materials as well as coordination of all other discipline specialists and with the persons responsible for quality control.
• Advises technically on design changes.
• Oversees and coordinates the review of the Contractor's technical submissions,
• Final review of all Contractor's review drawings, schedules, or materials submittals to ensure compliance with the overall objectives of the design concepts of the project.
• Assessment and technical reporting on any Value Engineering proposals.
• Coordination with any other supervision services team.
• Acts as point of contact between the materials department and the Technical Manager.

Skills

Technical review of materials

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Materials Engineer to join our Project and Construction Management team in Riyadh. This opportunity lies within our Infrastructure Division and requires specific expertise in working on Civil Engineering and Transportation projects, particularly those involving roads, highways, bridges, and tunnels in urban environments. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating all technical aspects related to material acceptance for on-site deployment, including checking relevant certification, verification and approval, local content requirements, specification compliance and testing and commissioning. You should coordinate with all the other relevant senior specialties as materials' acceptance is a key issue in the successful delivery of the project.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Main descriptions of the job position:

• Technical review of all materials as well as coordination of all other discipline specialists and with the persons responsible for quality control.
• Advises technically on design changes.
• Oversees and coordinates the review of the Contractor's technical submissions,
• Final review of all Contractor's review drawings, schedules, or materials submittals to ensure compliance with the overall objectives of the design concepts of the project.
• Assessment and technical reporting on any Value Engineering proposals.
• Coordination with any other supervision services team.
• Acts as point of contact between the materials department and the Technical Manager.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and/or equivalent work experience.
• Technical review of all materials.
• Applicable Experience: over 15 years in project management, particularly in mega construction projects, with a focus on onsite landscaping, mainly as a Consultant. Candidates with exclusive contractors experience will not be taken into consideration.
• At least experience in 1 or more projects of ROADS. Candidates without clear ROAD experience will not be taken into consideration.
• Understanding of construction, design and engineering principles.
• Understanding of local regulations and safety standards.
• Proficiency level of English language. Arabic Language is a plus.
• Report writing skills, social skills, communication, teamwork, problem solving, autonomy, flexibility, and technical rigor.
• Willingness to work in a multinational environment firm.

Additional requirements:

• Transferable Iqama in case of non-Saudi.
• Based in Riyadh.
• Valid SCE membership.

ABOUT US

We are an international consultancy working in the areas of engineering and architecture on projects that contribute to a more sustainable world. Our ownership structure creates a culture of engagement, offering the best service to our clients while fostering professional and personal development.

Therefore, our most important assets are the expertise and experience of our team. Highly qualified and skilled professionals, deeply united, working within a framework of professional freedom and integrity, with a strong commitment to progress, professional development, quality of service and innovation.

Since IDOM's foundation in 1957, we have grown steadily to become a multidisciplinary and integrated multinational organization, with more than 5,000 people working in over 145 countries.

Are you ready to take the next step?

As a member of our TEAM, you will have the opportunity for career development at the highest level in an environment of respect and professional integrity.