Material Engineer

• Review and approve material specifications, technical datasheets, and test reports to ensure compliance with project design and structural standards.
• Identify and pre-qualify suppliers from global markets including the Middle East, China, India, North Africa, and East Africa.
• Manage the preparation and presentation of material catalogues and samples for consultant and management approval.
• Deliver technical and commercial presentations to senior management and stakeholders to support material selection.
• Oversee material testing and ensure delivered materials match approved samples.
• Monitor production lead times and shipping to align material delivery with the construction schedule.
• Recommend alternative premium materials to optimise costs and sustainability without compromising design intent.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or architectural engineering.
• At least ten years of professional experience as a Material Engineer in large-scale construction, preferably in high-end or luxury real estate.
• Experience and networks in procurement within construction material markets of the Middle East, China, India, North Africa, and East Africa.
• Strong knowledge of material specifications, datasheets, industry standards such as British Standards and Eurocodes, and manufacturing processes.
• General awareness and functional understanding of Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an advantage (preferred).
• An MBA qualification is considered a strong advantage (preferred).

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