Office Engineer - Materials Request

About the role

The Office Engineer – Materials Request is responsible for preparing and monitoring material requests, coordinating with project and procurement teams, and overseeing fabrication activities to ensure that materials and fabricated components are completed according to approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project schedules.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and process Material Requests (MR) based on approved drawings, specifications, work schedules, and site requirements
• Review material requests for accuracy, completeness, specifications, quantities, and required delivery dates
• Verify material requirements against approved plans, drawings, Bill of Quantities (BOQ), and project schedules
• Coordinate with Site Engineers, Project Engineers, Procurement, Warehouse, and other concerned departments regarding material requirements
• Monitor the status of material requests from preparation and approval through purchasing, delivery, and issuance
• Maintain an updated Materials Request Monitoring Log and provide regular status reports
• Oversee and coordinate fabrication activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements
• Review fabrication drawings, details, dimensions, and material specifications prior to fabrication
• Monitor fabrication progress and ensure that fabricated items are completed according to the required project schedule
• Conduct or coordinate inspections of fabricated materials and components to verify dimensions, workmanship, quantity, and quality

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of construction materials, fabrication processes, drawings, and specifications
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Strong organizational, coordination, and documentation skills
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and able to monitor multiple activities and deadlines
• Willing to coordinate with both office and site/fabrication personnel
• Experience in construction, fabrication, engineering coordination, or materials management is an advantage
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or other drafting/engineering software is an advantage