Materials Engineer

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Materials Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in materials management, material approvals, procurement coordination, or construction materials for high-rise building projects.
• Experience on super high-rise / iconic tower projects will be highly preferred.
• Strong experience in material submittals, consultant approvals, E2/Material Approval Logs, procurement tracking, vendor coordination, and material delivery management.
• Good understanding of construction materials, specifications, testing requirements, and international standards.
• Experience coordinating with Consultants, Developers, Main Contractors, Suppliers, and Subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of contractual material requirements and procurement processes.
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, ERP/procurement systems, and document control systems.
• Strong communication, coordination, analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple material packages, priorities, and critical deadlines in a fast-paced high-rise construction environment.

RESPONSIBILITES

Material Planning & Procurement Coordination

• Review contract, tender, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project requirements to identify all material requirements.
• Develop and maintain the Material Procurement Schedule and Materials Approval Log (E2 Log) in line with the project master programme.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Engineering, Planning, QS, and QA/QC teams to ensure timely procurement and delivery of critical materials.
• Coordinate with Head Office Procurement for timely RFQs, technical/commercial evaluations, package awards, and purchase orders.
• Identify long-lead and critical materials and proactively monitor procurement status to avoid project delays.
• Track material quantities, procurement status, manufacturing, inspection, shipping, delivery, and site availability.

Material Submittals & Approvals

• Prepare, review, and submit Material Submittals in accordance with project specifications, approved drawings, BOQs, and contractual requirements.
• Ensure all material submissions include relevant technical data sheets, samples, catalogues, test certificates, compliance statements, MSDS, warranties, and manufacturer documentation.
• Coordinate with Consultants/Engineers to obtain timely material approvals and close technical comments.
• Maintain updated Material Approval, Submittal, Sample, Mock-up, and Procurement Logs.
• Monitor approval status and escalate delayed or rejected submissions to the Project/Procurement Manager.
• Ensure only approved materials are released for procurement and site installation.

High-Rise / Super High-Rise Materials

• Coordinate approvals and procurement of critical building materials including:
  • Structural materials, concrete, reinforcement steel and post-tensioning systems
  • Façade, curtain wall, glazing, aluminium, cladding and waterproofing systems
  • Architectural finishes, flooring, ceilings, doors, joinery and specialist finishes
  • MEP materials and equipment in coordination with relevant engineering/procurement teams
  • Fire-rated, acoustic, thermal insulation and specialized building materials
• Coordinate mock-ups, sample rooms, material boards, benchmarks, prototypes, and performance testing as required.
• Closely monitor materials with long manufacturing and approval lead times, particularly façade, elevators, specialist finishes, MEP equipment, and bespoke architectural items.

Vendor & Supplier Coordination

• Conduct vendor/supplier kick-off meetings and monitor procurement progress against agreed schedules.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding technical compliance, production status, documentation, inspections, delivery schedules, and outstanding issues.
• Maintain and update the Vendor Performance Log, including delivery performance, technical issues, quality concerns, commercial coordination, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate factory inspections, source inspections, testing, and material release with QA/QC and Consultants where required.
• Monitor material delivery to ensure quantities, specifications, packaging, storage requirements, and approved samples are fully complied with.

Project Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate closely with Project Management, Construction, Engineering, Planning, QS, QA/QC, Procurement, Logistics, and Commercial teams.
• Attend material/procurement coordination and progress meetings and provide updates on approvals, procurement status, deliveries, risks, and delays.
• Prepare weekly/monthly Material Procurement & Approval Reports highlighting critical and overdue items.
• Identify material-related risks, constraints, and potential programme impacts and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure material procurement and approval activities remain aligned with the project construction sequence and master programme.

Quality, Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure materials comply with approved specifications, drawings, contract requirements, and applicable standards such as ASTM, BS, EN, ACI, ISO, and relevant local codes.
• Review technical and laboratory test reports, certificates of conformity, manufacturer data, and third-party inspection reports.
• Coordinate with QA/QC to ensure proper documentation and traceability of materials delivered to site.
• Assist in resolving NCRs, material rejections, technical deviations, and Consultant comments related to materials.
• Support QA/QC in compiling O&M manuals, warranties, certificates, test reports, approvals, and project close-out documentation.

Variations & Contractual Support

• Review contract requirements and Consultant communications related to materials and procurement.
• Support preparation of technical documentation for Variations/VOs, including specifications, BOQs, quotations, technical comparisons, and vendor documentation.
• Identify potential time and cost impacts arising from material changes, delayed approvals, substitutions, or Consultant instructions.
• Provide supporting documentation for EOT claims, Variation notifications, and procurement-related contractual matters.

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