Material Engineer (Interior Fit-Out & Joinery)
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About the Role
Royal Joinery seeks a Material Engineer to manage materials for interior fit-out and joinery projects in Abu Dhabi. The role involves evaluating, selecting, and approving construction materials, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with project specifications.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and manage comprehensive material submittals in accordance with project specifications
- Ensure all proposed materials comply with approved drawings, design intent, and UAE authority standards
- Establish, track, and maintain material submittal logs and approval records
- Liaise with consultants and design teams to expedite material approvals
- Prepare Request for Quotation packages based on project material take offs
- Source and engage with approved suppliers and subcontractors for quotations
- Analyze vendor offers and prepare technical and commercial comparison statements
- Review shop drawings and technical details for alignment with site conditions
- Coordinate with engineers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to resolve discrepancies
- Support project team in drafting RFIs, MIRs, WIRs, and Method Statements
- Conduct routine site visits to verify dimensions and conditions for joinery fabrication
- Assist estimation department with technical quantity take offs for joinery components
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, or related field
- 8–10+ years of experience as a Material Engineer or Technical Coordinator in interior fit out and joinery projects
- UAE project experience highly preferred
- High proficiency in AutoCAD
- In depth knowledge of interior fit out materials, finishes, and joinery manufacturing
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Company Overview
- Royal Joinery is a full service joinery, furniture, and fit out specialist with an in house workshop.
- The company focuses on meticulous attention to detail and quality for high profile projects.
Role Overview
- We are looking for a highly motivated and detail oriented Material Engineer to manage materials related activities for construction and fit out projects.
- Responsibilities include evaluating, selecting, and approving construction materials, coordinating with suppliers, and monitoring material usage on site.
Responsibilities
- Material Management & Submittals: Prepare, review, and manage comprehensive material submittals.
- Ensure all proposed materials comply with approved drawings, design intent, and UAE authority standards.
- Establish, track, and maintain material submittal logs and approval records.
- Liaise directly with consultants and design teams to expedite material approvals.
- Procurement & RFQ Coordination: Prepare detailed RFQ packages based on project material take offs.
- Source and engage with approved suppliers and subcontractors.
- Analyze vendor offers and prepare technical and commercial comparison statements.
- Technical Coordination & Shop Drawings: Review shop drawings and technical details.
- Coordinate with engineers, consultants, main contractors, and suppliers to resolve discrepancies.
- Support project team in drafting RFIs, MIRs, WIRs, and Method Statements.
- Site Support & Estimation Assistance: Conduct routine site visits to verify dimensions.
- Provide technical support to factory production and site operations teams.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Material Expertise: In depth knowledge of interior fit out materials, finishes, and joinery manufacturing.
- Technical Software: High proficiency in AutoCAD; familiarity with Revit and 3D modeling software is a strong advantage.
- Documentation Mastery: Exceptional understanding of shop drawings, structural joinery details, and construction documentation workflows.
- Project Control: Strong organizational skills to manage submittals for multiple fast tracked projects.
- Communication: Excellent negotiation, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
Job Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: 8–10+ years as a Material Engineer or Technical Coordinator in interior fit out and joinery projects.
- Regional Knowledge: UAE project experience highly preferred.
- Location: ICAD 1 Mussafah, Abu Dhabi
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