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About the Opportunity

UCC Holding is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is central to ensuring the technical integrity and compliance of all project materials throughout their lifecycle. The position requires a professional who can manage material evaluation, selection, and approval processes effectively.

Role Overview

The Senior Materials Engineer is responsible for the technical evaluation, selection, and approval of project materials. This involves ensuring full compliance with project specifications, international standards, applicable codes, and local authority requirements. The role oversees material testing, certification, and documentation, working closely with consultants, statutory authorities, suppliers, and project teams to uphold required technical and quality standards and secure necessary approvals.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee all activities related to material testing, inspection, and certification.
• Ensure full compliance of materials with project specifications, international codes, standards, and applicable legal requirements.
• Verify that accurate and valid material test certificates and supporting documentation are maintained at all times.
• Review material submittals to ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable international standards.
• Review engineering parameters and technical data within material submittals to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of project specifications and material approval requirements.

Material Sourcing and Optimization

• Identify suitable and compliant materials from local and international markets.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive library of material specifications, standards, and technical requirements for easy reference.
• Coordinate and oversee all onsite material testing activities, ensuring testing is conducted in accordance with approved specifications, standards, and applicable codes.
• Review material requirements to identify value engineering (VE) and cost-saving opportunities.
• Propose innovative material solutions that improve efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining technical compliance and quality.
• Develop a strong understanding of material properties, applications, and benefits to support optimized design and engineering decisions.

Documentation and Project Support

• Prepare and submit weekly progress reports covering material status, approvals, outstanding issues, and potential delays.
• Prepare and maintain detailed material tracking schedules in accordance with project procedures.
• Ensure shop drawings and as-built drawings related to materials are accurately prepared, reviewed, and documented.
• Close out material submittals and ensure all required documentation is completed and available in advance of project completion.
• Lead, coach, and mentor team members to enhance technical capabilities and knowledge.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives and participate in safety awareness programs.
• Contribute to incident reporting, investigation, and resolution in accordance with company policies and the Integrated Management System (IMS).

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates for this Senior Materials Engineer position should possess 0-1 years of relevant experience in materials engineering or a related field. A strong understanding of material properties, international standards, and project specifications is essential for success in this role.