Material Specialist
WSP in the Middle East
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
""Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us WSP is currently seeking a highly experienced Material Engineer to join our team on the prestigious SBF – Riyadh infrastructure project. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing material selection, quality assurance, compliance testing, and approval processes to ensure alignment with project specifications and international standards.""
Responsibilities
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
With us, you can. Apply today.
""Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and you’ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise and working on projects that transform society for all of us WSP is currently seeking a highly experienced Material Engineer to join our team on the prestigious SBF – Riyadh infrastructure project. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing material selection, quality assurance, compliance testing, and approval processes to ensure alignment with project specifications and international standards.""
Responsibilities
- Review and approve material submittals in accordance with project specifications, client requirements, and applicable standards (ASTM, BS, AASHTO, etc.).
- Conduct technical evaluations and inspections of construction materials (e.g., asphalt, concrete, aggregates, steel, etc.).
- Coordinate with laboratories for material testing, site sampling, and quality reports.
- Ensure compliance of all construction materials with quality control procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluate and approve sources of materials and monitor their usage across the project.
- Work closely with design and construction teams to resolve material-related issues.
- Prepare material compliance reports, NCRs, and corrective/preventive action plans as required.
- Assist in auditing supplier and subcontractor facilities for quality assurance purposes.
- Monitor and document the performance of materials during and after implementation.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Material Approval Process (MAP).
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, preferably with consultant-side infrastructure projects.
- Prior experience on large-scale infrastructure projects in the GCC region is highly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of international construction material standards (ASTM, ACI, BS, etc.).
- Strong understanding of construction methodologies, QA/QC procedures, and material testing protocols.
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced project environment.
- Experience with infrastructure elements such as roads, bridges, underpasses, stormwater systems, and utilities is essential.
Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?
With us, you can. Apply today.
How to apply
To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.
Post a resumeSimilar jobs
BIM Developer (CDU4) - 20004878
Qiddiya | القدية,
Riyadh
1 hour ago
Join us at Qiddiya, the future capital of entertainment, sports, and culture in Saudi Arabia. As one of the Kingdom's most ambitious Vision 2030 giga-projects, Qiddiya is reimagining what's possible — from world-class theme parks and arenas to immersive arts, motorsports, and outdoor adventures. Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences while driving economic growth and national talent development. At...

Senior | Assurance | Audit & Assurance | Riyadh
Deloitte,
Riyadh
3 hours ago
About Deloitte: When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. We have received numerous awards over the last few years, including Best Employer in the Middle East, and Best Consulting Firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award.Our PurposeDeloitte makes an impact...

Content Creator - TikTok & Instagram
Rekaz,
Riyadh
1 day ago
Company DescriptionRekaz is a cutting-edge software designed to help small and medium-sized businesses streamline booking, manage subscriptions, and optimize customer relationships through customizable pricing models. Our mission is to empower businesses with seamless, efficient, and scalable solutions.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time remote role for a Content Creator - TikTok & Instagram. The Content Creator will be responsible for developing and...
