KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Quality/Materials Engineer to join our team in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all materials, workmanship, and construction activities comply with project specifications, quality standards, contract requirements, and applicable codes. The role involves reviewing material submittals, conducting inspections, monitoring testing activities, and coordinating with contractors, laboratories, and client representatives to maintain the highest quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

We envisage success in this role to include;

• Review and evaluate material submittals, technical data sheets, and material approvals submitted by contractors.
• Monitor and verify that all construction materials comply with project specifications, approved standards, and client requirements.
• Witness and review laboratory and field testing activities for construction materials.
• Conduct site inspections and quality audits to ensure compliance with approved procedures, specifications, and quality plans.
• Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and quality-related submissions.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, testing laboratories, and client representatives regarding quality and material-related matters.
• Identify non-conformances and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively.
• Monitor concrete, asphalt, aggregates, backfilling materials, pipes, utilities, and other construction materials used on the project.
• Review quality records, test reports, certificates, and inspection documentation.
• Prepare quality reports and provide recommendations to the Resident Engineer and Project Management team.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local authority requirements, international standards, and project specifications.
• Participate in quality meetings and support project audits and inspections.

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, and materials engineering on major infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Previous experience working on ports, marine, roads, utilities, transportation, or large-scale infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Experience working within a PMC, engineering consultancy, or supervision consultant environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, laboratory testing procedures, and quality management systems.
• Familiarity with ASTM, AASHTO, BS, EN, and local UAE standards.
• Proficient in preparing technical reports and reviewing quality documentation.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Experience on Abu Dhabi government, transportation, marine, or port infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Familiarity with Abu Dhabi quality standards and authority requirements.
• Professional certifications related to quality management are an advantage.