Materials Engineer
full-time•Kuwait City
Summary
About this role
Role Summary
The Material Engineer will be responsible for overseeing all material-related activities across the project, ensuring compliance with specifications, standards, and project requirements. This role involves evaluating material submissions, conducting inspections, coordinating laboratory testing, and ensuring that all materials used in construction meet the required quality benchmarks. The engineer will work closely with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to support successful delivery of infrastructure or building projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and approve material submittals, technical data sheets, and samples.
- Ensure all materials comply with project specifications, international standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate and monitor laboratory testing of materials, including concrete, asphalt, soil, aggregates, and other construction materials.
- Conduct site inspections to verify material quality and proper storage, handling, and installation.
- Maintain detailed records of material approvals, test results, and quality documentation.
- Identify non‑conforming materials and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Support value engineering initiatives and recommend alternative materials when appropriate.
- Participate in technical meetings, coordination workshops, and quality reviews.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve material-related issues.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Material Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 12 years of experience in infrastructure or building projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction materials, testing procedures, and quality standards.
- Experience working on large‑scale or complex developments is preferred.
- Familiarity with international codes and standards (ASTM, ACI, BS, etc.).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
What you'll do
- The Materials Engineer will oversee all material-related activities, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards. Responsibilities include reviewing material submissions, conducting inspections, and coordinating laboratory testing.
About HanmiGlobal Saudi
Global PM & CM company : Since its establishment in 1996, HanmiGlobal has successfully implemented global engineering expertise into Korean construction industry and has grown to become the No.1 PM & CM company in Korea in terms of sales volume and numbers of performed projects.
World’s Top 8th PM Company : HanmiGlobal ranked to 8th PM company in the world (Non-U.S) by ENR magazine in 2022, and only one Asian company that has been ranked within top 20th for more than 20 consecutive years.
HanmiGlobal Group has 2,000+ staff and professionals globally in 43 countries and has 10 group companies with 13 overseas branches.
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What does a Materials Engineer do at HanmiGlobal Saudi?
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The Materials Engineer position at HanmiGlobal Saudi is based in Kuwait City, Capital Governorate, Kuwait. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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