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About the Role

UCC Holding is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires a professional to oversee and manage all aspects of material selection, testing, and compliance throughout project lifecycles.

Role Overview

The Senior Materials Engineer is responsible for the technical evaluation and selection of project materials, ensuring strict adherence to project specifications, international codes, and local authority requirements. This role ensures that all materials meet required standards and gain necessary approvals from consultants and statutory bodies. Key functions include managing material testing, documentation, certification, and overall compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all activities related to material testing and certification.
• Ensure full compliance of materials with project specifications, international codes, and legal requirements.
• Verify that accurate material test certifications and valid documentation are maintained.
• Ensure all material submittals comply with project and international specifications.
• Review engineering parameters in material submittals for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of specification requirements for material approval.
• Identify compliant materials both locally and internationally.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive library of specification requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee all onsite material testing activities, ensuring adherence to specifications and applicable codes.
• Ensure material test certifications are available, accurate, and up to date.
• Provide weekly progress reports detailing material status, approvals, and any areas of concern or delay.
• Review material requirements to identify value engineering (VE) and cost-saving opportunities.
• Propose innovative material solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining compliance.
• Develop a strong understanding of material properties and benefits to support optimized design decisions.
• Prepare and maintain detailed material tracking schedules in accordance with project procedures.
• Ensure shop drawings and as-built drawings are accurately prepared and documented.
• Close out material submittals and ensure all required documentation is prepared for project completion.
• Lead and support teams through effective coaching and mentoring to enhance technical competencies.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives and participate in safety awareness programs.
• Contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company policies and the Integrated Management System (IMS).

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering.
• Total experience of 13 years.
• Relevant on-the-job experience of 5 years.
• Minimum of 3 years of GCC experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of local and international specification codes.
• Technical expertise in Material Engineering parameters.
• Knowledge of material products, market availability (local and international), and compliance standards.
• Ability to prepare and maintain detailed tracking schedules.
• Strong analytical and technical documentation skills.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.