Material Engineer

Job description / Role

Can you help societies thrive in a world we cannot control?
Can you anticipate the unforeseeable, perceive the unexplainable, and plan something unbelievable?
Can you design the unthinkable?
Can you think international and still act local?

In the Middle East, we are working on some of the world's most iconic and complex projects. We take pride in helping our clients to realise their ambitions by offering our unique, local knowledge whilst leveraging our worldwide expertise. Our people, their expertise and the accountability we hold, for the future of our communities, make us unique.

We're looking for a Material Engineer to join our on going project in Saudi Arabia .

The Material Engineer will be responsible for all materials used in the construction of the Contract. You shall recommend and advise the Project Manager, Construction Manager on all matters regarding compliance with the Clients standards. You shall organize the Laboratory Technicians on the daily tasks and report back to the Resident Engineer of any abnormality. You shall liaise with the Client before and after submitting materials for approval.

Job Responsibilities:

- To guide the Laboratory Technicians to calibrate the Laboratory equipment.
- To receive and review the Material submittals for compliance with the standard specifications.
- To visit suppliers and manufacturers and check condition of the materials storage location.
- To correspond with the Contractor with regard to quality of material
- To visit the Contractors storage yard to ensure that materials are stockpiled and correctly and appropriately.
- To report to the Resident Engineer and Project Manager of all matters regarding materials to be used on the construction.
- To liaise with the client and respond to the requirement of the Central Laboratory.
- To organize the office so that all types of materials are properly filed for easy reference.
- To visit the site on daily basis in order to ensure and check that materials are correctly implemented and installed.
- To check correct materials are used for construction.
- To advise the Resident Engineer and Project Manager of any material rejection and for what reasons.

Requirements

Requirements:

- Bachelor of Engineering (Civil).
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in Road projects.
- Sufficient experience in large projects in testing materials in both site and laboratory for aggregates, earthworks and concrete, etc.
- Excellent knowledge in the methods of testing materials as per (AASHTO) and (ASTM) or similar standards.
- Good experience in sampling and testing of materials (including (A3) materials, relative density, CBR, gradation, etc.).
- Demonstrated report writing skills of a high calibre.
- Excellent client relationship skills, demonstrated by referees.
- Excellent communication and team skills.
- Good Leadership skills.
- Able to work to deadlines and under pressure

We are a Great Place to Work© and take pride in attracting, developing and engaging the best professionals in our fields of expertise. We are problem-solvers who evolve, improve, modernize and excel. We know our solutions will shape the communities of tomorrow and help societies thrive sustainably. We embrace change and have an uncompromising determination to achieve excellence.

About the Company

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With 36,000 talented people in more than 500 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.