About the Company
We are a leading real estate developer and construction organization in the UAE, delivering large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Our projects demand strict material compliance, timely procurement, and seamless coordination between design, procurement, and site execution to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.
About the Role Procurement Expeditor / Material Engineer (Civil)
The Procurement Expeditor / Material Engineer (Civil) plays a critical role in ensuring that approved construction materials are procured, tracked, and delivered on time while meeting project specifications and quality standards. This position acts as a key link between procurement, vendors, consultants, and site teams, supporting uninterrupted construction progress.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Expediting & Coordination
- Expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time manufacturing, dispatch, and delivery of civil construction materials
- Follow up with suppliers on production schedules, delivery timelines, and logistics
- Coordinate with procurement teams on PO status, variations, and delivery priorities
- Track material movement and resolve delays, shortages, or discrepancies
Material Engineering & Technical Compliance
- Review and verify material submittals, technical datasheets, and compliance documents
- Ensure materials conform to approved drawings, BOQs, project specifications, and authority requirements
- Coordinate with consultants for material approvals, inspections, and mock-ups
- Monitor sample approvals, test reports, and material certifications
Site & Stakeholder Coordination
- Liaise with site engineers, planning teams, and project managers to align material deliveries with construction schedules
- Support site teams during material inspections, approvals, and handovers
- Address site queries related to material quality, alternatives, and technical clarifications
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain detailed records of material approvals, delivery logs, submittals, and vendor correspondence
- Prepare material tracking reports and expediting status updates
- Ensure compliance with company quality, procurement, and audit standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- 510 years of experience in material engineering, procurement expediting, or site coordination
- Strong exposure to civil construction materials such as concrete, steel, formwork, finishing materials, and waterproofing systems
- Experience working with developers, main contractors, or PMC consultants
- UAE / GCC project experience is highly preferred
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of civil materials, specifications, and approval processes
- Experience in material submittals, expediting, and vendor coordination
- Ability to interpret drawings, BOQs, and technical specifications
- Excellent follow-up, coordination, and communication skills
- Familiarity with ERP / document control systems (SAP, Oracle, Aconex, Procore, or similar)
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working in fast-track project environments
