Material Specialist - Airfield and Runway Projects - Corporation

Position Overview

Material Specialist - Airfield and Runway Projects role supports quality assurance and compliance for construction materials used on a major airport airfield and runway development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This position focuses on material approvals, testing coordination, and documentation to ensure all materials meet project specifications, aviation authority standards, and international codes.

Country:
Saudi Arabia
City:
Riyadh
Industry: Construction
Function: QA Quality Control
Salary: 14, monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality:
Any
Job Type: Full-time

• Review and process material submittals in accordance with project specifications and approved standards
• Ensure construction materials comply with aviation authority requirements and applicable ASTM, AASHTO, BS, and local standards
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and suppliers to secure timely material approvals
• Arrange and monitor field and laboratory testing for soils, aggregates, asphalt, concrete, and other civil materials
• Review test results and verify compliance with approved mix designs and specifications
• Identify non-conforming materials and support corrective and preventive action processes
• Review and approve concrete and asphalt mix designs in coordination with QA and QC teams
• Monitor batching plant operations to ensure consistency and compliance with approved designs
• Support trial mixes, mock-ups, and pre-production testing activities
• Coordinate with site engineers and construction teams regarding material usage, availability, and approvals
• Maintain accurate material tracking logs, test registers, and approval records
• Prepare technical reports, material compliance summaries, and daily or weekly updates
• Ensure material handling, storage, and testing activities comply with HSE and environmental requirements
• Support sustainable material practices and waste reduction initiatives where applicable

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in materials engineering or materials quality control
• Experience on airport, airfield, runway, or highway projects is preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction materials including soils, aggregates, asphalt, and concrete
• Familiarity with ASTM, AASHTO, BS, and aviation-related material standards
• Experience with laboratory and field testing procedures
• Ability to analyze test data and identify trends or compliance issues
• Proficiency in MS Office and technical reporting
• Experience with airfield pavement materials and high-performance concrete
• Knowledge of asphalt and concrete batching plant operations
• Familiarity with QA and QC documentation, inspection and test plans, and NCR processes
• Experience using document control systems such as Aconex or similar
• Certification in materials testing or quality management is an advantage

Opportunity to work on major airport airfield and runway development projects in Saudi Arabia
Exposure to high-specification aviation infrastructure environments
Collaborative project teams with a strong focus on quality and compliance
Professional growth within large-scale aviation and infrastructure programs
Long-term career development across materials engineering and quality control disciplines