Lead Field Engineer – Materials

Role Overview

Lead Field Engineer – Materials at AtkinsRéalis, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will oversee and monitor all material-related activities for a major site supervision consultancy project, ensuring construction materials comply with approved specifications, quality standards, contract requirements, and applicable codes.

Company Overview

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

Role Purpose

You will play a key role in material approvals, inspections, testing, quality assurance, and compliance monitoring throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with the Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, Quality Team, contractors, suppliers, and laboratories.

Key Responsibilities

Material Inspection & Verification

• Monitor and inspect construction materials to ensure compliance with approved project specifications and quality requirements.
• Review material submittals, technical data sheets, certificates of compliance, and manufacturers' documentation.
• Verify that materials delivered to site conform to approved material submissions and contractual requirements.
• Inspect storage facilities and material handling procedures to ensure materials are protected and maintained properly.
• Monitor material traceability and maintain records of approvals, test reports, and certifications.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Coordinate and witness material sampling, testing, and laboratory inspections.
• Ensure all testing activities are conducted in accordance with approved standards and testing procedures.
• Coordinate with independent laboratories and testing agencies to verify compliance of construction materials.
• Review and monitor testing of concrete, steel reinforcement, structural steel, aggregates, asphalt, waterproofing systems, finishing materials, and other construction materials.
• Ensure compliance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Control procedures.

Quality Control & Compliance

• Monitor material quality control processes throughout procurement, delivery, storage, installation, and final acceptance.
• Review and assess contractor material approval requests and provide technical recommendations.
• Identify non-conforming materials and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Support quality assurance and quality control teams in the closure of NCRs and material-related observations.
• Verify compliance with local authority requirements, project specifications, and international standards.

Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with civil, structural, architectural, and MEP supervision teams regarding material compliance issues.
• Participate in factory inspections and supplier audits when required.
• Prepare material inspection reports, quality observations, and compliance assessments.
• Support progress reporting and project documentation related to material inspections and testing activities.
• Assist during testing, commissioning, snagging, and project handover phases to ensure material compliance documentation is complete.

Qualifications & Experience

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

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of construction materials, testing methodologies, and quality assurance procedures.
• Experience reviewing material submittals, shop drawings, technical specifications, and laboratory reports.
• Familiarity with international standards such as ASTM, BS, ACI, AASHTO, ISO, and relevant Saudi standards.
• Knowledge of concrete technology, structural steel, reinforcement, aggregates, waterproofing systems, masonry materials, finishes, and building materials.
• Experience coordinating with accredited testing laboratories and third-party inspection agencies.
• Strong understanding of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), QA/QC procedures, and material approval workflows.
• Ability to identify material deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction management systems.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are advantageous.

Additional Information

Employment Details

• 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.

Professional Development

• Opportunities to sharpen skills, expand expertise, and be recognized for impact made.