Technical Material Engineer - Civil

We are Azizi, a leading Dubai-based developer and a passionate team of people driven by the goal of crafting beautiful homes for people living in the UAE. Our portfolio spans across Dubai’s prime residential and commercial destinations, showcasing our commitment to transparency, customer centricity, quality, integrity and adding value through a construction-driven approach.

At Azizi Developments, we are a dedicated team committed to creating exceptional living spaces across Dubai’s most sought-after locations. As one of the UAE’s premier private developers, our construction-driven approach is grounded in transparency, quality, integrity, and customer focus — ensuring we deliver real value in every project we undertake. Our Chief Technical Office plays a crucial role in this journey, driving value engineering, addressing complex site challenges, and ensuring each design is executed with precision and efficiency. Join us and become part of a team that bridges vision with execution, powering the delivery of Dubai’s next generation of iconic developments.

As a Technical Material Engineer, responsible for the technical review, evaluation and approval of civil and structural materials across high-rise and infrastructure projects. The role ensures that all materials meet project specifications, authority requirements and international standards. It also requires working closely with consultants, suppliers and site teams so that approvals are issued on time and are technically compliant.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review and submit material submittals (MARs) with technical data sheets, test reports, certificates and compliance statements.
• Evaluate materials such as concrete, reinforcement steel, blockwork, waterproofing, admixtures, precast elements and finishes against project specifications.
• Coordinate with consultants to obtain material approvals and close out comments within agreed timelines.
• Identify, assess and propose alternative materials and suppliers, including technical comparisons and value engineering options.
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers on product data, samples, mock-ups and factory inspections.
• Coordinate material testing with third-party laboratories and review the results for compliance.
• Maintain the material submittal log, approval register and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence and other authority requirements.
• Support procurement with technical clarifications and specification alignment.
• Work with QA/QC and site teams to check that delivered materials match approved submittals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 8–12 years of experience in material engineering or technical submittals within building construction.
• Mandatory: experience on both the Contractor side and the Consultant side.
• Proven experience on high-rise residential or commercial projects in the UAE/GCC.
• Strong knowledge of civil and structural materials, specifications, and BS/ASTM/EN standards.
• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality and Civil Defence approval processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of Aconex or similar document management systems is an advantage.