Job Description

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.

We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries.

We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee-owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support.

Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

Key responsibilities/Duties:

Role Purpose:

Mott MacDonald is looking for a Materials Engineer to ensure that all materials used in the project are compliant with the project’s specifications and approved by all relevant authorities.

Key responsibilities and duties are listed, but not limited to, the below:

• Review and approval of the contractor’s proposed materials and methods as instructed by the Senior Resident Engineer.
• General oversight of the contractor’s daily activities including works assignments, on-site performance and guidance on the contractor’s operations.
• Attend and lead inspections on site as required
• Follow up testing and approvals from the relevant authorities
• Review of contractor’s testing requests and following completed reports.
• Review and approve the contractor’s submissions
• Monitor the performance of material delivery and accuracy of materials used on site
• Coordination with contractor’s supervisory personnel regarding schedule, sequence and method of work
• Ensure and monitory compliance with the contractor’s schedule
• Continuous field inspections of the work in the progress; consultation with both the Resident Engineer’s and Contractor’s supervision staff
• Preparation of reports to the Resident Engineer on contractual and procedural matters.

Candidate Specification:

• Bachelors qualified with an engineering degree in a relevant discipline 
• Experience in large construction programmes and design-and-build contracts
• Proven experience of working on large infrastructure and/or Landscape projects in the region 
• Good knowledge of local materials standards
• Safeguard - To operate ethically and with integrity, while prioritizing safety and security in all that you do
• Know how to prioritize, advocate focus and accountability
• Use clear and frequent communications, drive execution and results.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Flexible working

At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• 90 calendar days paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance