Materials Engineer

Mott Macdonald

Role Purpose

• Mott MacDonald is looking for a Materials Engineer to ensure that all materials used in the project are compliant with the project’s specifications and approved by all relevant authorities.
• Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:
• Review and approval of the contractor’s proposed materials and methods as instructed by the Senior Resident Engineer.
• General oversight of the contractor’s daily activities including works assignments, on-site performance and guidance on the contractor’s operations.
• Attend and lead inspections on site as required
• Follow up testing and approvals from the relevant authorities
• Review of contractor’s testing requests and following completed reports.
• Review and approve the contractor’s submissions
• Monitor the performance of material delivery and accuracy of materials used on site
• Coordination with contractor’s supervisory personnel regarding schedule, sequence and method of work
• Ensure and monitory compliance with the contractor’s schedule
• Continuous field inspections of the work in the progress; consultation with both the Resident Engineer’s and Contractor’s supervision staff
• Preparation of reports to the Resident Engineer on contractual and procedural matters.

Candidate Specification

• Bachelors qualified with an engineering degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience in large construction programmes and design-and-build contracts
• Proven experience of working on large infrastructure and/or Landscape projects in the region
• Good knowledge of local materials standards
• Safeguard - To operate ethically and with integrity, while prioritizing safety and security in all that you do
• Know how to prioritize, advocate focus and accountability
• Use clear and frequent communications, drive execution and results.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Flexible working
• At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility.
• We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.
• Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:
• 90 calendar days paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance