Field Engineer – Materials

Role Overview

Field Engineer – Materials at AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will oversee material engineering, testing, inspection, and compliance activities for a major site supervision consultancy project, ensuring all construction materials comply with approved specifications, quality standards, project requirements, and applicable codes and regulations.

Company Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization that connects people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. The company works with industry partners and clients and a global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers to engineer a better future for the planet and its people.

Role Purpose

To maintain the quality and integrity of construction works throughout the project lifecycle by supervising and monitoring all material-related activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, coordinating testing and inspections, and working closely with the Resident Engineer, Quality Manager, Construction Manager, contractors, suppliers, and testing laboratories.

Key Responsibilities

Material Compliance & Oversight

• Supervise and monitor all material-related activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, approved material submittals, and contractual requirements.
• Verify that materials delivered to the site conform to approved submissions and quality standards.
• Ensure material traceability and maintain records of approvals, inspections, and testing results.
• Verify compliance with international standards, Saudi regulations, and project-specific requirements.

Submittal & Documentation Review

• Review and evaluate material submittals, technical data sheets, material certifications, warranties, and manufacturers' documentation.
• Review laboratory test reports and ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.
• Prepare material inspection reports, quality assessments, testing summaries, and compliance reports.

Testing & Laboratory Coordination

• Coordinate and witness sampling, testing, and laboratory inspections for construction materials.
• Monitor testing of concrete, cement, aggregates, reinforcement steel, structural steel, waterproofing systems, façade materials, architectural finishes, and MEP-related materials.
• Coordinate with accredited laboratories and third-party testing agencies for material verification and compliance assessments.
• Monitor implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) related to construction materials.

Site Inspection & Quality Control

• Conduct site inspections to ensure proper storage, handling, protection, and usage of construction materials.
• Review contractor quality control procedures related to material procurement, storage, testing, and installation.
• Identify non-conforming materials and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

Supplier & Factory Management

• Conduct factory visits and supplier inspections when required to assess manufacturing quality and compliance.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with civil, structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical supervision teams regarding material acceptance and quality concerns.
• Support the Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams in resolving material-related NCRs and observations.
• Participate in technical meetings, quality reviews, and progress meetings.
• Assist in evaluating material substitutions and value engineering proposals.

Commissioning & Handover

• Support testing, commissioning, snagging, and handover activities by ensuring all material records are complete and compliant.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8+ years of overall professional experience in material engineering, testing, quality control, or construction supervision.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Materials Engineer or Materials Inspection role on major building projects.
• Proven experience in large-scale buildings, convention centers, hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, commercial towers, or hospitality projects.
• Experience within Site Supervision Consultancy, PMC, or Engineering Consultancy environments is highly preferred.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is highly preferred.
• Membership in a recognized professional engineering institution is desirable.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of construction materials, material specifications, testing procedures, and quality standards.
• Experience reviewing material submittals, technical specifications, laboratory reports, and compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with international standards such as ASTM, ACI, BS, ISO, EN, and relevant Saudi codes and regulations.
• Strong understanding of concrete technology, structural steel, reinforcement, waterproofing systems, architectural finishes, and building materials.
• Experience coordinating with accredited testing laboratories and third-party inspection agencies.
• Knowledge of QA/QC processes, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and quality management systems.
• Ability to identify material deficiencies and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination capabilities.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Additional Information

Employment Terms

• Worker Type: Employee
• Job Type: Regular

Benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation and housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.