Job Description

Material Engineer - AECOM - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Material Engineer role in Dubai is responsible for ensuring the quality, compliance, and performance of materials used across complex infrastructure and construction projects. This position provides on-site supervision, quality assurance, and technical support to maintain strict adherence to project specifications, international standards, and UAE regulatory requirements.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: QA Quality Control
Salary: 28000-40000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily site activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality requirements
• Inspect delivered, stored, and installed materials to verify conformity with project documentation
• Ensure executed works align with approved designs and material submittals
• Enforce compliance with project quality plans and applicable standards for all parties on site
• Issue, track, and close non-conformance reports and corrective and preventive actions
• Coordinate closely with contractor and PMC teams on site quality matters
• Review method statements, inspection and test plans, and material approvals
• Participate in inspections, punch lists, testing, commissioning, and handover activities
• Prepare weekly and ad hoc quality reports highlighting progress, risks, and trends
• Supervise materials related to landscape, roads, sewerage, water, irrigation, and stormwater works
• Maintain records of material tests, executed works, and contractor resources
• Support resident engineering teams with site inspections, measurements, and compliance checks
• Liaise with clients during inspections and resolve site issues promptly
• Monitor commissioning and handover milestones and maintain quality documentation

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience in material engineering on infrastructure and construction projects
• Mandatory DCL experience
• Strong knowledge of material properties, testing methods, and quality control procedures
• Familiarity with UAE construction standards, specifications, and approval processes
• Experience with international standards and best practices
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural site environment
• Willingness to travel within the UAE for site inspections

Why Join Us

• Contribute to high-profile infrastructure and transportation projects in Dubai
• Work within a global engineering consultancy with strong technical governance
• Access advanced tools, training, and professional development programs
• Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits

About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure and engineering consultancy delivering advisory, planning, design, engineering, and construction management services across transportation, buildings, water, energy, and environment sectors. Based in Dubai, AECOM Middle East partners with public and private sector clients to deliver innovative, sustainable, and resilient projects across the Middle East and Africa, combining global expertise with strong local knowledge.
Job Title Material Engineer - AECOM - Dubai, UAE
Material Engineer - AECOM - Dubai, UAE
Position Overview
The Material Engineer role in Dubai is responsible for ensuring the quality, compliance, and performance of materials used across complex infrastructure and construction projects. This position provides on-site supervision, quality assurance, and technical support to maintain strict adherence to project specifications, international standards, and UAE regulatory requirements.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: QA Quality Control
Salary: 28000-40000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily site activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality requirements
• Inspect delivered, stored, and installed materials to verify conformity with project documentation
• Ensure executed works align with approved designs and material submittals
• Enforce compliance with project quality plans and applicable standards for all parties on site
• Issue, track, and close non-conformance reports and corrective and preventive actions
• Coordinate closely with contractor and PMC teams on site quality matters
• Review method statements, inspection and test plans, and material approvals
• Participate in inspections, punch lists, testing, commissioning, and handover activities
• Prepare weekly and ad hoc quality reports highlighting progress, risks, and trends
• Supervise materials related to landscape, roads, sewerage, water, irrigation, and stormwater works
• Maintain records of material tests, executed works, and contractor resources
• Support resident engineering teams with site inspections, measurements, and compliance checks
• Liaise with clients during inspections and resolve site issues promptly
• Monitor commissioning and handover milestones and maintain quality documentation

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience in material engineering on infrastructure and construction projects
• Mandatory DCL experience
• Strong knowledge of material properties, testing methods, and quality control procedures
• Familiarity with UAE construction standards, specifications, and approval processes
• Experience with international standards and best practices
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural site environment
• Willingness to travel within the UAE for site inspections

Why Join Us

• Contribute to high-profile infrastructure and transportation projects in Dubai
• Work within a global engineering consultancy with strong technical governance
• Access advanced tools, training, and professional development programs
• Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits

About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure and engineering consultancy delivering advisory, planning, design, engineering, and construction management services across transportation, buildings, water, energy, and environment sectors. Based in Dubai, AECOM Middle East partners with public and private sector clients to deliver innovative, sustainable, and resilient projects across the Middle East and Africa, combining global expertise with strong local knowledge.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 28000.00
Salary to 40000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Dubai
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
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Skills Required