Senior Materials Engineer
Role Overview
The Senior Materials Engineer manages and controls the quality, testing, and approval of construction materials used in civil engineering projects.
The role ensures materials meet project specifications, industry standards, and contractual requirements while supporting construction and QA/QC teams.
Key Skills for This Role
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Job Description
The Senior Materials Engineer manages and controls the quality, testing, and approval of construction materials used in civil engineering projects.
The role ensures materials meet project specifications, industry standards, and contractual requirements while supporting construction and QA/QC teams.
Your Role
- Review, evaluate, and approve construction materials, mix designs, and material submittals.
- Supervise laboratory and field testing of soil, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, bitumen, and related materials.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and applicable standards including ASTM, BS, IRC, MORTH, and AASHTO.
- Monitor and implement material quality control and quality assurance processes.
- Analyze test results, identify non-conformities, and recommend corrective actions.
- Provide technical guidance to site teams on material-related issues and performance.
- Oversee calibration, operation, and maintenance of laboratory and testing equipment.
- Prepare and review material approval logs, test reports, and quality documentation.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, QA/QC, and construction teams on material matters.
- Supervise and mentor material engineers, inspectors, and laboratory personnel.
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental requirements related to materials testing.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
- UPDA Grade A Registration is required.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in construction material engineering.
- The source description begins a further requirement with 'Strong knowledge' but is truncated.
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