Senior Material Engineer

Overview

WSP offers the chance to build a career with meaningful variety, international exposure, and work that creates a real difference. The role is based in Doha and focuses on contributing to major projects that can positively influence communities and deliver long-term value.

Responsibilities

• Assess and sign off material submittals, mix designs, and samples in line with QCS requirements and Ashghal specifications.
• Oversee materials testing carried out both on site and off site, and evaluate laboratory findings.
• Confirm that all construction materials satisfy the project’s technical specifications and quality standards.
• Detect materials that do not comply and make sure the necessary corrective measures are taken.
• Carry out inspections at site to check material use, storage practices, and adherence to requirements.
• Liaise with contractors, testing laboratories, and the supervision team on all materials-related matters.
• Keep accurate records of materials approvals, supporting documents, and quality control files.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
• The ideal candidate should have 12 to 15 years of hands-on experience in materials engineering, preferably on Ashghal roads or infrastructure works in Qatar.
• Strong working knowledge of QCS, Ashghal standards, and common materials testing methods is essential.
• Experience with engineering consultancies on large infrastructure assignments is important.
• MMUP/UPDA registration is mandatory.
• Professional membership with a recognized engineering institution will be considered an advantage.

Additional Information

This position involves full-time, on-site work in Doha, Qatar. It is suited to experienced professionals who can manage materials compliance, coordinate across project stakeholders, and support quality assurance on major infrastructure delivery.