Requirements

Skills and experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or architectural engineering is required. An MBA is considered a strong advantage.
  
• Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience as a Material Engineer in the large-scale construction field, with a proven portfolio of work on high-end or luxury real estate developments.
  
• Market Expertise: Established networks and direct procurement experience within the construction material markets of the Middle East, China, India, North Africa, and East Africa.
  
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of material specifications, datasheets, industry standards (e.g., British Standards, Eurocodes), and manufacturing processes.
  
• BIM Experience: General awareness and functional understanding of Building Information Modeling (BIM) environments is an advantage.
  

Material Specification & Procurement:

• Review, analyze, and approve high-end material specifications, technical datasheets, and test reports to ensure full compliance with project design requirements and structural/architectural standards.
  
• Leverage extensive knowledge of construction material markets in the Middle East, China, India, North Africa, and East Africa to identify optimal suppliers and premium manufacturers.
  
• Evaluate and pre-qualify material suppliers, acting as the primary technical point of contact during the procurement, submittal, and factory-inspection processes.
  

Catalogue, Sample Management & Presentation:

• Lead the preparation, curation, and presentation of comprehensive material catalogues, mood boards, and physical sample boards for consultant review and executive management approval.
  
• Prepare and deliver clear, convincing technical and commercial presentations to senior management, consultants, and stakeholders to facilitate swift material selection.
  

Quality Assurance & Lifecycle Assessment:

• Oversee material testing protocols, ensure that all materials delivered to the site match the approved samples exactly, and assess long-term durability for luxury finishes.
  
• Track production lead times and shipping logistics to ensure material delivery seamlessly aligns with the master construction schedule.
  
• Proactively drive value engineering by identifying alternative premium materials that optimize project costs and sustainability without compromising the architectural design intent.