Materials Engineer

Job Description 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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