Senior Materials Engineer

About the Role
In a world of possibilities, imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. As a Senior Materials Engineer in Qatar, you will oversee material engineering activities and quality assurance processes for roads, utilities, drainage, and associated infrastructure works. Your responsibility will be to ensure that all construction materials comply with project specifications, applicable standards, and contract requirements while supporting the project team in achieving the required quality objectives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and overseeing material engineering activities related to roads, drainage, utilities, structures, and associated infrastructure works.
• Reviewing material submittals, technical data sheets, manufacturers' certifications, and test reports to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Evaluating sources of materials and recommending approval of materials, suppliers, and manufacturers in accordance with project specifications.
• Monitoring laboratory and field testing activities to ensure compliance with approved quality standards and testing procedures.
• Reviewing and validating mix designs for asphalt, concrete, backfill materials, aggregates, and other construction materials.
• Coordinating with Resident Engineers, Site Engineers, Inspectors, contractors, laboratories, and suppliers on material-related matters.
• Ensuring all materials incorporated into the works comply with approved specifications, standards, and contract requirements.
• Monitoring material quality trends and identifying potential issues that may affect project quality, performance, or durability.
• Reviewing non-conformance reports related to materials and recommending corrective and preventive measures.
• Conducting site inspections and audits to verify proper material handling, storage, installation, and usage.
• Supporting quality assurance and quality control activities through material reviews, inspections, testing, and technical evaluations.
• Preparing material engineering reports, technical assessments, recommendations, and quality documentation.
• Assisting with project handover activities through review of material records, test reports, and quality documentation.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality performance and project delivery.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• 14 years of experience in material engineering and quality assurance for construction and infrastructure projects, including 7 years in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience with material engineering activities on roads, highways, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of applicable international standards, testing methods, and quality requirements related to construction materials.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, construction drawings, and quality requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical evaluation skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary construction supervision team.
• Must be MMUP/MME certified in Qatar.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Experience delivering major roads, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure projects in Qatar or the GCC region.
• Familiarity with Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS) and local authority requirements.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure construction supervision projects.
• Knowledge of AASHTO, ASTM, BS, EN, or other relevant international material standards.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and material approval workflows used on infrastructure construction projects.