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title: Senior Materials Engineer
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# Senior Materials Engineer

SYSTRA is one of the world’s leading engineering and consultancy groups
specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300
employees, SYSTRA’s mission is to design safe and sustainable transport
solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate
access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to
contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their
infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their
projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the
testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its
services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover
internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners
in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the
mobility of tomorrow.

## Context

SYSTRA is looking for an amazingly talented **Senior Materials Engineer** to
join our team to conduct design reviews, material investigations, inspections,
and testing activities to verify that contractor-selected materials and
construction processes meet project specifications and standards.

## Missions/Main Duties

- Review and assess the suitability of concrete mix designs to ensure compliance
  with project requirements and applicable standards.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to identify, develop,
  and implement materials improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality,
  performance, and cost efficiency.
- Conduct design reviews, material investigations, inspections, and testing
  activities to verify that contractor-selected materials and construction
  processes meet project specifications and standards.
- Review and recommend appropriate materials for specific engineering and
  construction applications.
- Assess material characteristics and performance properties, including
  durability, sustainability, conductivity, and resistance to environmental
  conditions.
- Evaluate and compare material properties to determine the feasibility and
  acceptability of proposed material substitutions.
- Review the impact of new standards, code revisions, and specification changes
  on project materials and construction practices.
- Identify non-conforming materials and workmanship, maintain quality records,
  and ensure corrective actions are implemented and closed out effectively.
- Provide technical support and guidance on material performance issues and
  construction-related material challenges.
- Review and approve contractor quality plans, material procedures, and related
  documentation.
- Assess the environmental implications of materials, products, and construction
  processes, including waste reduction and sustainability considerations.
- Review and approve material testing results to verify compliance with
  performance requirements, including resistance to heat, corrosion, chemicals,
  and environmental exposure.
- Prepare technical reports and evaluations related to material suppliers,
  products, and performance assessments.
- Develop and manage supplier audit programs and conduct supplier quality audits
  as required.
- Provide site support and technical advice regarding material failures,
  specification deviations, cracking, surface defects, settlement issues,
  earthworks performance, and other construction material concerns.

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### 󠀁**What Required Skills You’ll Bring:**󠁿

## Profile/Skills

- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related
  discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in the design, selection, maintenance, testing,
  and troubleshooting of construction materials.
- Experience working on major civil, infrastructure, or heavy construction
  projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction materials, material testing methodologies,
  and quality assurance processes.
- Good understanding of international standards and specifications related to
  material engineering.
- Experience reviewing concrete mix designs, earthworks materials, construction
  products, and material compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical evaluation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all
applicants.

## Workplace Type

On-site