Material Engineer

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Review material submittals, technical data sheets, manufacturer certifications, and test reports for compliance.
• Evaluate material sources and recommend materials, suppliers, and manufacturers for approval.
• Monitor laboratory and field testing against approved quality standards and procedures.
• Review and validate asphalt, concrete, backfill, aggregate, and other material mix designs.
• Coordinate with resident and site engineers, inspectors, contractors, laboratories, and suppliers.
• Monitor material quality, review non-conformance reports, and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
• Inspect material handling, storage, installation, and use at sites.
• Support quality assurance and control through material reviews, inspections, testing, and technical evaluations.
• Prepare reports, technical assessments, recommendations, and quality documentation; assist with handover records.
• Coordinate resolution of material issues, provide construction-phase technical support, and support continuous improvement.

Required qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• 14 years of material engineering and construction/infrastructure quality assurance experience, including 7 years in a similar role.
• Experience with roads, highways, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure material engineering.
• Experience reviewing submittals, specifications, manufacturer certifications, and laboratory test reports.
• Knowledge of applicable international standards, testing methods, and construction material quality requirements.
• Strong communication, coordination, and report-writing skills; proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• MMUP/MME certification in Qatar is required.

Desired qualifications

• Experience on major roads, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure projects in Qatar or the GCC is desired.
• Familiarity with Qatar Construction Specifications and local authority requirements is desired.
• Infrastructure supervision experience and familiarity with laboratories, suppliers, manufacturers, and material approval workflows are desired.
• Success improving material quality and supporting project delivery objectives is desired.