Senior Material Engineer

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!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.We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Material Engineer to join our team on a prestigious GEC infrastructure project with PWA (Ashghal) in Qatar. The candidate will play a critical role in ensuring all construction materials comply with project specifications, Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS), and PWA standards. This role involves overseeing material submissions, conducting technical evaluations, coordinating with stakeholders, and supporting quality assurance on site.Your new role, what's involved?Review and approve material submittals, source approvals, and method statements from contractors.Ensure compliance of materials with relevant standards, specifications, QCS, and PWA requirements.Liaise with the PWA Materials Department and respond to technical comments and queries.Conduct regular site inspections related to materials storage, handling, and usage.Supervise field and laboratory testing in coordination with the QA/QC team and third-party laboratories.Maintain and update material approval logs, test reports, and related documentation.Identify non-conforming materials and recommend corrective and preventive actions.Participate in audits, inspections, and technical meetings related to materials.Provide technical support to construction supervision teams and interface with design consultants as needed.Evaluate alternative material proposals and support value engineering initiatives.Ensure proper implementation of quality control procedures related to materials.Mentor and support junior material engineers and inspectors on site.We'd love to hear from you if you have: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.Minimum of 10 years of experience in material engineering, including at least 5 years in a similar role on infrastructure projects in the Gulf region.Prior experience working on PWA/Ashghal projects is mandatory.In-depth knowledge of Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS), ASTM, BS, and international standards.Strong understanding of materials used in roads, drainage, and utilities projects.Proficiency in material tracking and documentation systems.What's in it for you?What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.Apply now and be the future of WSP!WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic. #J-18808-Ljbffr