Senior Materials Engineer (Roads) Bid Opportunity

About SYSTRA

SYSTRA is a global engineering and consultancy group specializing in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA designs transport solutions to enhance social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education, and leisure worldwide. For 65 years, the Group has supported cities and regions in developing and modernizing infrastructure and transport systems, from design through deployment and maintenance, operating in over 80 countries.

The Opportunity: Senior Materials Engineer (Roads)

SYSTRA is seeking a highly experienced Senior Materials Engineer for a bid opportunity on a major roads project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves managing and overseeing all material engineering and quality-related activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, approved standards, and client requirements. The selected candidate will be proposed as part of the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team, subject to project award and client approval.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve material submittals, samples, technical data, and source approvals.
• Assess asphalt, concrete, aggregate, fill, subgrade, subbase, and base course materials for specification compliance.
• Review asphalt and concrete mix designs, recommending approval or corrective actions.
• Monitor and witness field and laboratory testing activities for road construction materials.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable ASTM, AASHTO, BS, and local standards.
• Inspect material sources, supplier facilities, asphalt plants, quarries, crushers, and batching plants as required.
• Review contractor quality control procedures and verify their implementation on site.
• Identify material non-conformances and recommend 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 proper records of material approvals, testing results, inspections, and non-conformance reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field. A higher qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience in materials engineering, with significant exposure to roads, highways, and infrastructure projects.
• Experience in PMC or engineering consultancy roles is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in Saudi Arabia is preferred, particularly familiarity with local authority requirements, regional specifications, and project delivery standards.
• Strong technical knowledge of pavement materials, geotechnical materials, concrete, asphalt, and QA/QC procedures is essential.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills in English are required. Arabic language capability is an added advantage.

Location

This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.