مهندس مواد أول (طرق) (Senior Materials Engineer (Roads))

Job Summary

The Senior Materials Engineer will oversee material engineering and quality activities for a major roads project in Riyadh, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve material submittals, samples, technical data, and source approvals.
• Evaluate asphalt, concrete, aggregate, fill, subgrade, subbase, and base course materials for specification compliance.
• Assess asphalt and concrete mix designs and recommend approval or corrective actions.
• Monitor and witness field and laboratory testing of road construction materials.
• Ensure adherence to project specifications and ASTM, AASHTO, BS, and local standards.
• Inspect material sources, supplier facilities, asphalt plants, quarries, crushers, and batching plants as needed.
• Review contractor quality control procedures and verify their implementation on site.
• Identify material non-conformances and suggest corrective and preventive measures.
• Coordinate with project teams on material-related technical issues and approvals.
• Prepare material engineering reports and contribute to quality and progress reporting.
• Maintain records of material approvals, testing results, inspections, and non-conformance reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field; higher qualifications are advantageous.
• At least 15 years of professional experience in materials engineering related to roads, highways, and infrastructure projects.
• Experience in PMC or engineering consultancy roles is highly desirable.
• Preference for candidates with prior experience in Saudi Arabia and familiarity with local authority requirements and regional specifications.
• Strong technical knowledge of pavement materials, geotechnical materials, concrete, asphalt, and QA/QC procedures.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

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