Senior Materials Engineer (Roads) Bid Opportunity

About Systra

SYSTRA is an engineering and consultancy group specializing in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA designs transport solutions globally, contributing to the development of cities and regions for 65 years. The Group is involved in infrastructure and transport systems from design to maintenance in over 80 countries, with 74% of its turnover generated internationally. SYSTRA supports clients in their digital, ecological, and energy transition initiatives.

The Opportunity: Senior Materials Engineer (Roads)

This role is for a Senior Materials Engineer (Roads) to be proposed as part of the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for a major roads project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position and is contingent on project award and client approval. The Senior Materials Engineer will be responsible for managing and overseeing all material engineering and quality-related activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, approved standards, and client requirements for road construction materials and associated testing.

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.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in materials engineering for roads and infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia is preferred.
• Strong experience in PMC, supervision, or consultancy assignments.
• Familiarity with local and international material standards and specifications.
• Proven ability to review contractor submissions and oversee material compliance.
• Strong coordination, reporting, and technical assessment skills.

Application Details

This position is part of a bid opportunity for a significant project in Riyadh. We invite qualified candidates to apply for this role.