Senior Materials Engineer

Overview

Senior Materials Engineer will be responsible for managing, reviewing, and approving all material-related activities for a PMC infrastructure project involving roads, bridges, and tunnels. The role ensures full compliance with project specifications, international standards, and client requirements, while maintaining quality, durability, and cost-effectiveness of construction materials.

• Review, evaluate, and approve material submittals, mix designs, method statements, and technical data sheets.
• Ensure materials comply with project specifications, approved standards (ASTM, AASHTO, BS, EN), and local authority requirements.
• Coordinate with design, supervision, and construction teams on material-related issues.
• Supervise laboratory and field testing of construction materials including soil, aggregates, asphalt, concrete, steel, and tunnel lining materials.
• Review and approve test results, inspection reports, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented for failed or non-compliant materials.
• Oversee materials used for earthworks, subgrade, sub-base, base course, asphalt, and pavement layers.
• Approve asphalt and concrete mix designs and monitor trial mixes.
• Ensure durability and performance requirements are met for long-term pavement life.
• Review materials related to structural concrete, reinforcement steel, pre-stressing systems, bearings, expansion joints, and protective coatings.
• Ensure compliance with durability, corrosion protection, and structural performance standards.
• Review and approve materials for tunnel excavation support, shotcrete, waterproofing membranes, segmental linings, grouting, and fire-resistant materials.
• Monitor material performance in aggressive ground and environmental conditions.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, laboratories, and third-party inspectors.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve material-related disputes.
• Attend technical meetings and provide expert advice to the PMC and client.
• Maintain comprehensive records of material approvals, test results, and compliance logs.
• Prepare periodic reports on material performance, risks, and recommendations.
• Support audits and inspections by authorities and the client.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in materials engineering for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in PMC or consultancy roles.
• Strong background in roads, bridges, and tunnel projects.
• In-depth knowledge of international material standards and specifications.
• Experience working with accredited laboratories and QA/QC systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work under project timelines.