Field Engineer Materials

About the Role

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering is seeking a Field Engineer – Materials to join a major site supervision consultancy project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves overseeing material engineering, testing, inspection, and compliance activities to ensure all construction materials meet approved specifications, quality standards, project requirements, and applicable codes and regulations. The Field Engineer – Materials will work closely with the Resident Engineer, Quality Manager, Construction Manager, contractors, suppliers, and testing laboratories.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor material-related activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, approved material submittals, and contractual requirements.
• Review and evaluate material submittals, technical data sheets, material certifications, warranties, and manufacturers' documentation.
• Verify that materials delivered to the site conform to approved submissions and quality standards.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure proper storage, handling, protection, and usage of construction materials.
• Coordinate and witness sampling, testing, and laboratory inspections for construction materials.
• Monitor testing of concrete, cement, aggregates, reinforcement steel, structural steel, waterproofing systems, façade materials, architectural finishes, and MEP-related materials.
• Review laboratory test reports and ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.
• Coordinate with accredited laboratories and third-party testing agencies for material verification and compliance assessments.
• Monitor implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) related to construction materials.
• Ensure material traceability and maintain records of approvals, inspections, and testing results.
• Identify non-conforming materials and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Review contractor quality control procedures related to material procurement, storage, testing, and installation.
• Conduct factory visits and supplier inspections when required to assess manufacturing quality and compliance.
• Support the Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams in resolving material-related NCRs and observations.
• Verify compliance with international standards, Saudi regulations, and project-specific requirements.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical supervision teams regarding material acceptance and quality concerns.
• Participate in technical meetings, quality reviews, and progress meetings.
• Assist in evaluating material substitutions and value engineering proposals.
• Support testing, commissioning, snagging, and handover activities by ensuring all material records are complete and compliant.
• Prepare material inspection reports, quality assessments, testing summaries, and compliance reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• A qualified and experienced professional in material engineering.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Work Type

This is a regular work type position.

About SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering is part of AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. AtkinsRéalis connects people, data, and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems. The company is committed to leading clients across various markets to engineer a better future. AtkinsRéalis values diversity and seeks individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives, believing that world-class talent is enriched through these differences.