Materials Engineer

About the role

ACTS is seeking a Materials Engineer to join its regional engineering team. The role involves evaluating concrete, aggregates, cement, admixtures, asphalt and other construction materials, both in the laboratory and on site, to ensure compliance with international standards and project specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate fresh and hardened concrete, aggregates, cement, admixtures, asphalt and related construction materials.
• Perform concrete mix designs, trial mixes, testing, and quality control/assurance activities.
• Inspect concrete structures, identify defects, conduct structural assessments and recommend repair methods.
• Assess ready‑mix plants and on‑site construction practices.
• Develop and review procedures for mixing, placing, pumping, curing, joints, formwork and extreme weather conditions.
• Carry out durability, strength, heat‑of‑hydration, temperature‑control and non‑destructive testing assessments.
• Provide technical consultancy, investigations, reports, training and seminars.
• Review project specifications for compliance with international codes and standards.
• Supervise laboratory and site operations, support R&D programs and research new construction materials.
• Assist business development, quotations, procedures and routine administration.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in materials testing or concrete engineering.
• Fluent in Arabic and English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and reporting abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and on construction sites.
• Proficiency with MS Office and inventory/database software.

Required skills

• Concrete mix design
• Concrete and aggregate testing
• Non‑destructive testing (NDT) assessments
• Durability and strength testing
• MS Office suite
• Inventory/database management software