Material Engineer

Job description / Role

The Material Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that all construction and maintenance materials used in Al Ain Municipality projects comply with approved specifications, standards, and quality requirements. The role focuses heavily on QA/QC control, material testing, approvals, and compliance for civil maintenance works.

Key Responsibilities
1) Review, approve, and monitor all construction and maintenance materials in accordance with Al Ain Municipality standards, project specifications, and contract requirements.
2) Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures related to material inspection, testing, and acceptance.
3) Coordinate with approved laboratories for material testing (concrete, asphalt, aggregates, soil, steel, etc.) and review test results.
4) Prepare and submit Material Submittals, Method Statements, ITPs, and technical reports for approval.
5) Conduct site inspections to ensure proper handling, storage, and usage of materials.
6) Ensure compliance with ASTM, BS, AASHTO, and local authority standards.
7) Identify non-conforming materials, issue NCRs, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
8) Liaise with consultants, municipality representatives, contractors, and suppliers on all material-related matters.
9) Support maintenance works including roads, pavements, concrete repairs, drainage, and structural elements.
10) Maintain proper documentation, material logs, test records, and QA/QC reports.
11) Assist in audits, inspections, and quality reviews conducted by the client or authorities.

1) Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory).
2) 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in material engineering and QA/QC for civil maintenance or infrastructure projects.
3) Prior experience working on municipality or government maintenance projects in the UAE is strongly preferred.
4) Proven experience in roadworks, concrete, asphalt, and structural maintenance materials.
5) Strong knowledge of QA/QC systems, material testing procedures, and compliance requirements.
6) Familiarity with Al Ain Municipality / Abu Dhabi local authority standards is an advantage.

About the Company

Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. With operations in 120 countries, Egis places the expertise of its 16,000 employees at the disposal of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovation accessible to all projects. Through its wide-ranging fields of activity, Egis is a central player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.