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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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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