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About the Role

Dar is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is critical for overseeing and managing all aspects of materials engineering, testing, and quality control across major roads, bridges, and infrastructure projects. The role ensures that all construction materials and processes comply with project specifications, international standards, and client requirements.

Role Overview

The incumbent will ensure all construction materials and processes adhere to project specifications, international standards, and client requirements (MOT/RCRC). This role involves providing expert guidance on materials selection, testing procedures, and quality verification to support the supervision team in achieving high standards of durability, safety, and performance.

Materials Management and Testing Oversight

• Review and approve materials submittals, mix designs, and technical data sheets for compliance with project specifications and standards (AASHTO, ASTM, BS, SASO, etc.).
• Evaluate sources of materials, including quarries, asphalt plants, and concrete batching plants, ensuring proper approvals before production.
• Coordinate with laboratories and suppliers for the prequalification and quality certification of materials.
• Supervise and monitor materials testing activities, covering soil, aggregate, asphalt, concrete, steel, and chemical tests.
• Verify the accuracy, calibration, and performance of laboratory equipment.
• Review and validate all laboratory test results, ensuring timely reporting and resolution of non-conformities.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure that all field and laboratory testing complies with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and QA/QC procedures.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure materials are stored, handled, and applied in accordance with standards and approved methods.
• Provide technical support to site teams in resolving materials-related issues or discrepancies.
• Identify non-conforming materials or work and recommend corrective actions to maintain project quality.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, and testing laboratories to resolve materials-related technical queries.
• Coordinate with the Quality Manager and discipline engineers to ensure consistent quality control across all construction packages.
• Support the project’s technical team in reviewing contractor submissions related to construction methodologies and material specifications.

Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain detailed records of material approvals, testing reports, and site inspections.
• Prepare materials evaluation reports, test summaries, and compliance assessments for management and client review.
• Track and report on materials performance, rejections, and trend analyses to support continuous quality improvement.

Required Experience

Candidates for this Senior Materials Engineer role should possess 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in materials engineering, particularly within large-scale roads, bridges, and infrastructure projects. A strong understanding of international and local material standards is essential for success in this position.