Senior Civil Engineer – Materials – KSA

Years of Experience

2 – 4

Senior Civil Engineer – Materials – KSA

Job Description and Requirements

Job Summary:

Coordinate construction testing activities with technicians and clients, ensure that the site labs are ready in terms of equipment’s specifications, calibration certificate ……etc. Issue testing reports, coordinate construction testing activities with technicians and clients and ensure all testing are performed according to required specifications, and lead the team under direct supervision and motivate them to maintain team efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Managerial Duties:

• Implement section’s policies, goals, objectives and procedures and support in their development as needed.
• Oversee the implementation of operations plan, policies, procedures and transition/ migration plans.
• Support Department Manager in management of resources, cost control and budgeting.

Technical Duties:

• Respond to customers’ inquiries concerning testing progress and reporting.
• Prepare and initially check material testing reports prior to their submission for approval by the Materials Department Manager.
• Follow-up laboratory tests of various construction materials including soil, aggregate, concrete, asphalt, steel, tile, kerbstone …etc.
• Analyze test data and conduct corrective action to prevent non-conforming products.
• Set materials testing schedules and supervise work performed by materials testing technicians.
• Prepare and provide quotes and bids on material testing and special inspection work.
• Conduct materials testing and special inspection reports and communicate results to Department Manager, client, contractor and other relevant parties.
• Ensure tests are carried out in accordance with relevant standard test methods and according to agreed customers’ requirements.
• Conduct analysis as required after receiving tests results from technicians, and ensure its compliance with national and international standards.
• Ensure all site equipment and instruments are fit for use by provision of necessary resources for the implementation of calibration and maintenance programs.
• Ensure proper implementation of safety regulations and protection measures are taken in the lab.
• Investigate existing and potential non-conformities in activities, devise and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Receive and inspect material samples delivered to the laboratory.
• Perform review of related orders and ensure all the required information is clear and available.
• Ensure proper storage of received samples, maintain and record specified sample storage conditions, if any, curing and ambient temperature.
• Prepare Sample Disposal Schedule on bi-weekly basis and in coordination with Lab Supervisor and follow up sample disposal and maintain related records.
• Supervise the work of Civil Engineer and Data Entries.
• Reviewing and approving of MS, technical proposals and special test reports in coordination with the Department Manager
• Any duties or responsibilities assigned by the management.

Reporting To:

Materials Department Manager

Job Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Materials, Civil Engineering or any related field.
• 2- 4 years of experience in the field of Civil Engineering

 Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge in Building Codes and Specifications
• Knowledge in Local and International test methods and standards
• Knowledge in Materials Tests.
• Knowledge in Fluid and Thermal Concepts
• Knowledge in Occupational Safety.
• Ms. Word.
• Ms. Outlook.
• Result Oriented
• Communication Skills
• Time Management Skills
• Technical Writing and Reporting Skills.
• Customer Oriented
• Knowledge of Methods Validation & Development
• Creativity & Innovation
• Managing Diversity
• Decision Making