Materials Engineer

WSP is seeking an experienced Materials Engineer to join our Construction Supervision team on a major Roads \& Highways infrastructure project. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all materials-related activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, contract requirements, and industry best practices.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in roads and highways construction supervision projects and a strong technical background in the review, approval, testing, and quality assurance of construction materials. Candidates must have previously worked with leading engineering consultancy firms and demonstrate a proven track record on large-scale transportation infrastructure projects.

• Lead and manage all materials engineering and quality assurance activities across the project.
• Review and approve material submittals, technical specifications, suppliers, and manufacturers in accordance with contract requirements.
• Ensure all construction materials comply with approved standards, project specifications, and relevant authority requirements.
• Review and assess mix designs for asphalt, concrete, treated materials, and other road construction components.
• Supervise material testing activities conducted by contractors and third-party laboratories.
• Monitor quality control and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Review laboratory and field test reports and provide technical recommendations.
• Conduct audits and inspections of batching plants, asphalt plants, quarries, borrow areas, and material production facilities.
• Evaluate sources of construction materials and verify their suitability for project use.
• Review Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries, material approvals, method statements, and contractor submissions.
• Support the Resident Engineer and Project Management Team in resolving material-related non-conformances and quality issues.

• Ensure compliance with contract specifications for:

  • Earthworks and fill materials
  • Subgrade materials
  • Aggregate materials
  • Asphalt mixes
  • Concrete works
  • Cementitious materials
  • Geosynthetics
  • Road marking materials
  • Safety barrier materials
  • Drainage and utility materials
  • Investigate material failures and provide corrective actions and recommendations.
  • Prepare technical reports, quality assessments, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and material approval recommendations.
  • Coordinate with contractors, laboratories, suppliers, authorities, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Monitor compliance with project quality, environmental, health, and safety requirements.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to Materials Inspectors, Laboratory Technicians, and junior engineering staff.

Technical Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of materials engineering principles related to roads and highways construction.
• Strong experience in quality assurance and quality control procedures for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Proven expertise in reviewing and approving material submissions and technical specifications.
• Thorough understanding of laboratory and field testing requirements for road construction materials.
• Experience reviewing and assessing:
  • Asphalt mix designs
  • Concrete mix designs
  • Pavement materials
  • Earthworks materials
  • Aggregate sources
  • Quarry and borrow pit operations
  • Material compliance certifications
• Familiarity with international and regional standards including AASHTO, ASTM, BS EN, and relevant local authority specifications.
• Strong understanding of pavement materials, geotechnical materials, concrete technology, and asphalt technology.

• Ability to identify quality risks and recommend practical engineering solutions during construction.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university is mandatory.

• Degree disciplines may include:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Materials Engineering
  • Construction Engineering
  • Highway Engineering
  • Or a related Engineering discipline
  • Master's Degree in Materials Engineering, Pavement Engineering, or related field is desirable.
  • Professional registration or chartership is advantageous.
  • Minimum 15 years of post-graduate professional experience.
  • Proven experience working for reputable engineering consultancy firms in construction supervision and/or design supervision environments.
  • Demonstrable experience on large-scale roads and highways construction supervision projects.
  • Experience managing laboratory testing, material approvals, quality assurance, and contractor compliance.
  • Previous GCC or Middle East project experience is highly desirable.
  • Strong technical expertise in construction materials and quality management.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Effective communication and report writing skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a complex project environment.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

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