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title: "Senior Materials Engineer (Roads) – Bid Opportunity"
url: "https://www.systra.com/en/job-offers/senior-materials-engineer-roads-bid-opportunity-en-10814/"
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date_published: 2026-09-27
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# Senior Materials Engineer (Roads) – Bid Opportunity

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

The Senior Materials Engineer will be responsible for managing and overseeing
all material engineering and quality-related activities for the project,
ensuring that all road construction materials and associated testing comply with
project specifications, approved standards, and client requirements.

 

This requirement is for a bid opportunity for a major roads project in Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Material Engineer to be
proposed as part of the PMC team, subject to project award and client approval.

## Missions/Main Duties

- Review and approve material submittals, samples, technical data, and source
  approvals.
- Assess asphalt, concrete, aggregate, fill, subgrade, subbase, and base course
  materials for compliance with specifications.
- Review asphalt and concrete mix designs and recommend approval or corrective
  action.
- Monitor and witness field and laboratory testing activities for road
  construction materials.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable ASTM, AASHTO, BS,
  and local standards.
- Inspect material sources, supplier facilities, asphalt plants, quarries,
  crushers, and batching plants as required.
- Review contractor quality control procedures and verify implementation on
  site.
- Identify material non-conformances and recommend corrective and preventive
  measures.
- Coordinate with project teams on material-related technical issues and
  approvals.
- Prepare material engineering reports and provide input to quality and progress
  reporting.
- Maintain proper records of material approvals, testing results, inspections,
  and non-conformance reports.

## Profile/Skills

The proposed candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering,
Materials Engineering, or a related field. A higher qualification will be
considered an advantage.

The candidate must have at least 15 years of relevant professional experience in
materials engineering, with significant exposure to roads, highways, and
infrastructure projects. Experience in PMC or engineering consultancy roles is
highly desirable.

 

Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in Saudi Arabia,
particularly those familiar with local authority requirements, regional
specifications, and project delivery standards. Strong technical knowledge of
pavement materials, geotechnical materials, concrete, asphalt, and QA/QC
procedures is essential.

 

Excellent communication and reporting skills in English are required. Arabic
language capability will be an added advantage.

## Preferred Profile

- Minimum 15 years of experience in materials engineering for roads and
  infrastructure projects.
- Previous experience in Saudi Arabia preferred.
- Strong experience in PMC, supervision, or consultancy assignments.
- Familiarity with local and international material standards and
  specifications.
- Proven ability to review contractor submissions and oversee material
  compliance.
- Strong coordination, reporting, and technical assessment skills.

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

## Workplace Type

Remote