Senior Materials Engineer
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Provide program-level materials engineering expertise and technical assurance for a mega land and infrastructure development program. Review material specifications, schedules of finishes, product data sheets, samples, and technical submissions.
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Job Purpose
HanmiGlobal is seeking a highly qualified Senior Materials Engineer to join our program management and PMCM team in Saudi Arabia.
In this role, you will deliver program-level materials engineering expertise and technical assurance for a mega multi-work package land and infrastructure development program in Riyadh, delivered on behalf of a major government entity.
You will be providing program-level technical expertise, material assurance, and collaborative design support for reviewing and monitoring all material-related specifications and submissions across the program, ensuring all architectural, public realm, infrastructure, and construction materials are fully integrated and compliant with approved durability requirements, sustainability objectives, lifecycle expectations, and Client's design criteria under the direction of the Design Manager, while supporting the successful delivery of the overall development program.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and assess material specifications, schedules of finishes, product data sheets, samples, mock-up proposals, technical submissions, and engineering documentation prepared by Lead Developers and consultants
- Verify compliance with approved material standards, project specifications, technical requirements, and Client's design guidelines
- Evaluate material suitability, performance, durability, maintainability, sustainability, aesthetics, and lifecycle characteristics to ensure long-term operational efficiency
- Review architectural finishes, façade systems, paving materials, hardscape elements, landscape materials, street furniture, and infrastructure-related material proposals
- Ensure consistency with approved architectural concepts, urban design objectives, public realm strategies, and environmental conditions
- Assess material compatibility with climatic conditions, operational requirements, maintenance strategies, and long-term asset performance
- Coordinate multidisciplinary material reviews with the Design Manager, Technical Manager, Senior Urban Planning Specialist, and Program Technical Team
- Review material-related design changes, technical deviations, and Value Engineering proposals, evaluating their impact on quality, durability, sustainability, functionality, cost, maintainability, aesthetics, and lifecycle performance
- Assess material testing reports, certification documentation, mock-ups, and approval submissions to ensure compliance with applicable standards and project requirements
- Prepare technical assessments, material review comments, executive summaries, and recommendations for the Design Manager, PMCM Management, and the Client
- Coordinate with Lead Developers, consultants, suppliers, testing laboratories, and technical specialists to resolve material-related issues and support multidisciplinary design reviews
- Promote engineering excellence, innovation, sustainable material selection, continuous improvement, and best practices throughout the program
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Materials Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline
- Chartered Professional membership or equivalent professional accreditation
- Minimum fifteen (15) years of professional experience in construction materials, architectural finishes, infrastructure materials, public realm developments, urban development, or major capital projects
- Experience within PMCM, PMC, consultancy, developer, contractor, testing laboratories, or client-side organizations, preferably on large-scale infrastructure and land development projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC
• Design Coordination & Technical Reporting
- Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Strategic Thinking, and Problem Solving
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