Senior Materials Engineer

Company Description

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51
st
largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you'll discover more than just a job – you'll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Role Description

This is an on-site, full-time role for a Senior Materials Engineer based in Doha. The Senior Materials Engineer will oversee the selection, specification, and testing of construction materials, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with
PWA standards
, materials compliance, and site-based quality control.

We envisage success in this role to include;

• Review, verify, and approve
  materials submittals

, method statements, and suppliers in line with project specifications and Ashghal Approved Vendor List requirements.
- Oversee and participate in
site and laboratory testing

of construction materials (asphalt, concrete, aggregates, soils, etc.).
- Ensure all delivered materials comply with
QCS 2014/2022

, project specs, and relevant international standards.
- Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and third-party laboratories to ensure accurate testing, sampling, and certification.
- Maintain complete records of
test results, inspections, NCRs, corrective actions

, and compliance documentation.
- Review and interpret test reports promptly and provide recommendations to the project management team.
- Monitor implementation of corrective and preventive measures when non-compliance is identified.
- Support the construction team with expert input on materials selection, durability, and suitability based on site conditions.
- In case of any discrepancies in the specifications or during the material approval process, coordination with PWA Materials Specialists to seek their recommendations and advice, resolve material-related issues, and recommend alternative solutions when necessary
- Conduct inspections of delivered materials and ensure approval prior to use on site.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include
14 years experience in Drainage and Utility projects
with at least
5+ years in Qatar, partnered with a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering.

• Proven track record on
  PWA road or infrastructure projects
  (mandatory).
• UPDA/MME registration is mandatory
  .
• Strong understanding of QCS standards, Ashghal materials procedures, and international testing standards (ASTM, BS, AASHTO).
• Ability to interpret technical data and communicate clearly with contractors and consultants.
• Strong documentation and quality control skills.