QA/QC – Materials Engineer

Job Description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced QA/QC – Materials Engineer with 10–15 years of experience in building construction, preferably within luxury residential and high-end developments. The role will be responsible for ensuring all materials and related works meet approved specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve material submittals, technical data sheets, samples, certificates, and test reports.
• Ensure materials comply with approved specifications, drawings, and applicable international standards.
• Inspect materials delivered to site and verify compliance with approved samples and documentation.
• Monitor material storage, handling, and protection on site.
• Coordinate material testing, inspections, and approvals with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and laboratories.
• Review and maintain MIRs, ITPs, test reports, NCRs, and other quality documentation.
• Identify and manage non-conforming materials and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Conduct site and factory inspections where required.
• Evaluate proposed alternative materials and substitutions from a quality and technical perspective.
• Monitor quality of premium architectural and finishing materials, including marble, stone, tiles, timber, glass, metalwork, joinery, waterproofing, and specialist finishes.
• Support quality audits, inspections, project handover, and close-out activities.
• Ensure compliance with project QA/QC procedures and relevant international standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of relevant QA/QC and materials experience.
• Proven experience on luxury residential, high-rise, hospitality, or high-end developments.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, testing, specifications, and quality control procedures.
• Experience with material submittals, MIRs, ITPs, NCRs, and technical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of relevant international standards such as ASTM, BS, and EN.
• UAE/GCC experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with premium and bespoke finishes is highly desirable.

Preferred Experience

• High-rise residential towers
• Luxury residential developments
• Mixed-use developments
• Complex commercial buildings
• Large-scale master developments
• High-end hospitality or branded residential projects
• Developer-side project management