Material Engineer - Infrastructure
Posted date [2026-05-31]
(ID: 45840)
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Job Description and Requirements
Material Engineer - InfrastructureJob Snapshot
Role: Material Engineer - Infrastructure
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Experience: Minimum 10 years in infrastructure projects, including at least 5 years in UAE or GCC roads, bridges, or tunnels
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Material Engineer - Infrastructure in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced materials and quality control professional who can monitor, inspect, verify, and document construction materials for major infrastructure works. This role is ideal for a materials engineer with strong experience in roads, bridges, tunnels, laboratory coordination, material approvals, technical reporting, and compliance with contract specifications and project quality requirements.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Salary: 14000-22000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Material Engineer - Infrastructure will support Parsons by ensuring that all materials used on the project are reviewed, approved, tested, documented, and incorporated according to contract requirements. The role contributes to construction quality, safety, compliance, and smooth site delivery by reviewing contractor submittals, coordinating material testing, verifying certificates, maintaining inspection records, and identifying material-related risks before they affect project progress.
Key Responsibilities
* Review contractor material submittals and coordinate required approvals in line with project specifications and applicable standards.
* Act as a focal point for scheduling, tracking, and controlling construction materials and related site equipment.
* Conduct inspections to confirm that works and materials comply with contract specifications and approved requirements.
* Coordinate the work of sub-consultants and laboratories involved in material testing and quality verification.
* Maintain organized project files related to materials, inspections, test records, approvals, certificates, and daily site documentation.
* Prepare daily reports, inspection records, material logs, and other documentation required under the contract.
* Verify that only approved materials are delivered, stored, and incorporated into the permanent works.
* Identify potential material conflicts, quality issues, construction risks, and site problems, then report them with practical recommendations.
* Collect, review, and file certificates of compliance, MSDS documents, inspection tags, test reports, and supporting material information.
* Provide technical guidance to junior staff when required on material inspection and quality control procedures.
* Participate in developing job safety practices and support preparation of safety-related reports.
* Contribute to quality control reports, inspection procedures, and documentation systems for project material compliance.
* Perform engineering calculations, graphs, charts, and supporting analysis where required for material-related reporting.
* Observe, check, and record that site works are executed according to approved methods and project requirements.
* Check that delivered materials match approved submissions and are stored correctly to prevent damage or non-compliance.
* Communicate with contractors, consultants, laboratories, and project stakeholders to resolve material-related matters efficiently.
Ideal Profile
* B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Geology Engineering, Materials Engineering, or an equivalent discipline is required.
* Minimum 10 years of experience in infrastructure projects.
* At least 5 years of UAE or GCC experience on roads, bridges, tunnels, or similar infrastructure works is required.
* Strong knowledge of material approval processes, construction specifications, testing procedures, and quality control requirements.
* Experience coordinating laboratory testing, material inspections, compliance documentation, and contractor submissions.
* Ability to review certificates, MSDS documents, inspection tags, technical reports, and material records accurately.
* Strong technical reporting skills with the ability to prepare clear daily reports and quality documentation.
* Proficiency in MS Office is required.
* Basic AutoCAD knowledge is required.
* Laboratory management experience is required.
* Good stakeholder communication skills with the ability to coordinate with contractors, consultants, laboratories, and project teams.
* Ability to perform basic engineering calculations and present data through graphs, charts, and reports.
* Detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and committed to ensuring approved materials are used correctly on site.
Skills Set
* Materials engineering
* Infrastructure materials
* Roads projects
* Bridges projects
* Tunnels projects
* Material submittal review
* Material approvals
* Construction materials inspection
* Laboratory coordination
* Material testing
* Quality control
* Quality assurance
* Certificate of compliance review
* MSDS documentation
* Inspection tags
* Technical reporting
* Daily reports
* Site diaries
* Contractor coordination
* Sub-consultant coordination
* Material storage inspection
* Approved material verification
* Contract specifications
* Safety practices
* Quality control reports
* Engineering calculations
* Graphs and charts
* MS Office
* Basic AutoCAD
* Laboratory management
* Stakeholder communication
* UAE infrastructure experience
* GCC infrastructure experience
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers a strong quality and materials engineering role within Dubai’s Civil Engineering and infrastructure sector, with exposure to roads, bridges, tunnels, and major construction works. The position is suitable for a materials engineer who wants to support high-quality project delivery, maintain strict compliance with approved specifications, and contribute to safe, durable, and well-documented infrastructure construction.
About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, and technology company delivering design, consulting, project management, and technical services across transportation, buildings, utilities, environmental, defense, and critical infrastructure sectors. In Dubai and across the Middle East, Parsons supports major public and private sector projects with innovative engineering solutions that improve mobility, safety, resilience, sustainability, and long-term infrastructure performance.
