Lead Field Engineer – Materials

Project Coordination and Handover

• Coordinate material compliance issues with civil, structural, architectural, and MEP supervision teams.
• Verify compliance with local authority requirements, project specifications, and international standards.
• Support progress reporting and project documentation for material inspections and testing.
• Assist with testing, commissioning, snagging, and handover to complete material compliance documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of overall experience in construction materials engineering, quality control, or site supervision.
• At least 5 years of materials inspection, testing, or supervision experience on major construction projects.
• Experience with large-scale buildings, convention centers, hospitality developments, hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, or commercial projects.
• Site supervision consultancy, PMC, or engineering consultancy experience is highly preferred.

Technical Requirements

• Strong knowledge of construction materials, testing methodologies, and quality assurance procedures.
• Experience reviewing material submittals, shop drawings, technical specifications, and laboratory reports.
• Familiarity with ASTM, BS, ACI, AASHTO, ISO, and relevant Saudi standards.
• Knowledge of concrete, structural steel, reinforcement, aggregates, waterproofing, masonry, finishes, and building materials.
• Experience coordinating with accredited testing laboratories and third-party inspection agencies.
• Strong understanding of ITPs, QA/QC procedures, and material approval workflows.
• Ability to identify material deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction management systems.

Communication and Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Arabic language skills are advantageous.
• Previous Saudi Arabia or GCC project experience is highly preferred.
• Membership in a recognized professional engineering organization is an advantage.

Rewards and Benefits

• Benefits include tax-free salary, life and medical insurance, annual leave, gratuity, discretionary bonus, annual flight contribution, and transportation and housing allowances.
• The employee wellbeing programme provides access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis