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About AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to join our team in Riyadh. This full-time role is essential for ensuring the quality and compliance of construction materials in civil engineering projects, contributing to high-quality and durable project outcomes.

Role Overview

The Senior Materials Engineer is responsible for the comprehensive management and control of construction materials. This includes overseeing quality, testing, and approval processes to ensure all materials meet project specifications, industry standards, and contractual requirements. The role involves providing expert technical support to construction and QA/QC teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and approve construction materials, mix designs, and material submittals.
• Supervise laboratory and field testing of soil, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, bitumen, and related materials.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and applicable standards (ASTM, BS, IRC, MORTH, AASHTO, etc.).
• Monitor and implement material quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) processes.
• Analyze test results, identify non-conformities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams on material-related issues and performance.
• Oversee calibration, operation, and maintenance of laboratory and testing equipment.
• Prepare and review material approval logs, test reports, and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, QA/QC, and construction teams on material matters.
• Supervise and mentor material engineers, inspectors, and laboratory personnel.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental requirements related to materials testing.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this position should possess a strong background in materials engineering within civil engineering projects. A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant field is required.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh. The role involves working collaboratively with various project teams, including construction, QA/QC, clients, and consultants, to ensure material quality throughout project lifecycles.