Senior Materials Engineer

About SYSTRA

SYSTRA is a global engineering and consultancy group specializing in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA designs safe and sustainable transport solutions worldwide, focusing on social inclusion and facilitating access to essential services. For 65 years, the Group has supported cities and regions in developing, improving, and modernizing their infrastructure and transport systems across project lifecycles, from design to maintenance. Operating in over 80 countries, SYSTRA also supports clients in their digital, ecological, and energy transitions.

The Role of Senior Materials Engineer

SYSTRA is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves conducting design reviews, material investigations, inspections, and testing activities. The primary objective is to ensure that contractor-selected materials and construction processes comply with project specifications and applicable standards for major civil, infrastructure, or heavy construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess concrete mix designs for compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to identify and implement material improvement initiatives.
• Conduct design reviews, material investigations, inspections, and testing to verify material and process compliance.
• Recommend appropriate materials for specific engineering and construction applications.
• Assess material characteristics and performance properties, including durability, sustainability, and resistance to environmental conditions.
• Evaluate and compare material properties to determine the feasibility of proposed material substitutions.
• Review the impact of new standards, code revisions, and specification changes on project materials.
• Identify non-conforming materials and workmanship, maintain quality records, and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Provide technical support and guidance on material performance issues and construction-related material challenges.
• Review and approve contractor quality plans, material procedures, and related documentation.
• Assess environmental implications of materials and construction processes, including waste reduction.
• Review and approve material testing results to verify compliance with performance requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and evaluations related to material suppliers, products, and performance.
• Develop and manage supplier audit programs and conduct quality audits as required.
• Provide site support and technical advice regarding material failures, specification deviations, and other construction material concerns.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the design, selection, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of construction materials.
• Experience working on major civil, infrastructure, or heavy construction projects.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction materials, material testing methodologies, and quality assurance processes.
• Good understanding of international standards and specifications related to material engineering.
• Experience reviewing concrete mix designs, earthworks materials, construction products, and material compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical evaluation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Location

This position is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.