[Hiring] Senior Materials Engineer @SYSTRA

Role Description

The Senior Materials Engineer will be responsible for managing and overseeing all material engineering and quality-related activities for the project, ensuring that all road construction materials and associated testing comply with project specifications, approved standards, and client requirements.

This requirement is for a bid opportunity for a major roads project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Material Engineer to be proposed as part of the PMC team, subject to project award and client approval.

Missions/Main Duties

• Review and approve material submittals, samples, technical data, and source approvals.
• Assess asphalt, concrete, aggregate, fill, subgrade, subbase, and base course materials for compliance with specifications.
• Review asphalt and concrete mix designs and recommend approval or corrective action.
• Monitor and witness field and laboratory testing activities for road construction materials.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable ASTM, AASHTO, BS, and local standards.
• Inspect material sources, supplier facilities, asphalt plants, quarries, crushers, and batching plants as required.
• Review contractor quality control procedures and verify implementation on site.
• Identify material non-conformances and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
• Coordinate with project teams on material-related technical issues and approvals.
• Prepare material engineering reports and provide input to quality and progress reporting.
• Maintain proper records of material approvals, testing results, inspections, and non-conformance reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field. A higher qualification will be considered an advantage.
• At least 15 years of relevant professional experience in materials engineering, with significant exposure to roads, highways, and infrastructure projects.
• Experience in PMC or engineering consultancy roles is highly desirable.
• Preference for candidates with prior experience in Saudi Arabia, particularly those familiar with local authority requirements, regional specifications, and project delivery standards.
• Strong technical knowledge of pavement materials, geotechnical materials, concrete, asphalt, and QA/QC procedures.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills in English are required. Arabic language capability will be an added advantage.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in materials engineering for roads and infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia preferred.
• Strong experience in PMC, supervision, or consultancy assignments.
• Familiarity with local and international material standards and specifications.
• Proven ability to review contractor submissions and oversee material compliance.
• Strong coordination, reporting, and technical assessment skills.

Benefits

• Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

Workplace Type

• Remote