Lead Field Engineer Materials

About the Role

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering is seeking a Lead Field Engineer – Materials for a full-time position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves overseeing and monitoring all material-related activities for a major site supervision consultancy project, ensuring compliance with specifications, quality standards, contract requirements, and applicable codes. The successful candidate will work closely with the Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, Quality Team, contractors, suppliers, and laboratories.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect construction materials for compliance with approved project specifications and quality requirements.
• Review material submittals, technical data sheets, certificates of compliance, and manufacturers' documentation.
• Verify that materials delivered to site conform to approved material submissions and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate and witness material sampling, testing, and laboratory inspections.
• Monitor material quality control processes across procurement, delivery, storage, installation, and final acceptance.
• Assess contractor material approval requests and provide technical recommendations.
• Ensure all testing activities adhere to approved standards and testing procedures.
• Coordinate with independent laboratories and testing agencies to verify material compliance.
• Inspect storage facilities and material handling procedures to ensure proper protection and maintenance.
• Prepare material inspection reports, quality observations, and compliance assessments.
• Review and monitor testing of concrete, steel reinforcement, structural steel, aggregates, asphalt, waterproofing systems, finishing materials, and other construction materials.
• Ensure compliance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Control procedures.
• Monitor material traceability and maintain records of approvals, test reports, and certifications.
• Identify non-conforming materials and ensure implementation of appropriate corrective actions.
• Support quality assurance and quality control teams in the closure of NCRs and material-related observations.
• Participate in factory inspections and supplier audits as required.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, architectural, and MEP supervision teams regarding material compliance issues.
• Verify compliance with local authority requirements, project specifications, and international standards.
• Support progress reporting and project documentation related to material inspections and testing activities.
• Assist during testing, commissioning, snagging, and project handover phases to ensure complete material compliance documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience as a Field Engineer – Materials or in a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and monitor material-related activities on major construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction materials, specifications, quality standards, and testing procedures.

Benefits

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a tax-free salary, life insurance coverage, medical insurance, annual leave balance, a company gratuity scheme, and a discretionary bonus program. Additional benefits include an annual flight contribution, transportation and housing allowances, and access to an Employee Wellbeing Program providing 24/7 support from specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering is part of AtkinsRéalis, a global engineering services and nuclear organization. AtkinsRéalis connects people, data, and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems. The company is committed to engineering a better future for the planet and its people, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that values varied characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives.