Material Engineer

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Material Engineer to join our high-speed rail tunneling project in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in selecting, testing, and managing materials to ensure the safety, durability, and efficiency of our construction processes...

The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Material Engineer to join our high-speed rail tunneling project in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in selecting, testing, and managing materials to ensure the safety, durability, and efficiency of our construction processes, contributing directly to this landmark infrastructure development. Responsibilities: - Develop and implement material testing procedures to ensure quality standards are met. - Collaborate with design and construction teams to select appropriate materials for tunneling works. - Perform analysis on material properties and provide recommendations for improvement. - Monitor material usage and optimize procurement to maintain project budgets. - Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and project specifications. - Maintain detailed documentation and reports related to material tests and inspections. - Address any material-related issues promptly to avoid construction delays. - Stay updated with the latest material technologies and industry best practices relevant to tunneling and high-speed rail construction.

Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field. - Proven experience working in material engineering within large-scale construction projects, preferably tunneling or rail infrastructure. - Strong knowledge of material properties, testing methods, and quality assurance standards. - Familiarity with regulatory requirements and safety standards in the UAE. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team environment. - Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. - Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

About the company
Kalyon Holding: Empowering Turkeys Future Prioritizing contributions to people, society, and the environment, Kalyon Holding continues its journey in harmony with Turkeys development goals, guided by long-term principles. Founded in 1974 by brothers Hasan and Cemal Kalyoncu, Kalyon İnşaat has rapidly grown into a global brand, completing numerous large-scale projects worldwide. Today, Kalyon Holding is one of the leading players in the Turkish economy, operating across various sectors, including construction, investment, operations, real estate, energy, and industry, with nearly 35,000 employees and over 81 years of collective experience. Through its investments in technology and innovation, it is implementing the business models of the future today. The Holding has delivered numerous pioneering projects, including: Istanbul Airport; the undersea water pipeline to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus; Europes largest biological wastewater treatment plant; Turkeys first bus rapid transit (BRT) line; the countrys first offshore drilling platform; and the worlds first integrated solar panel production facility. Kalyon Holding has a strong presence not only in the economic sphere but also in social value initiatives. It has made lasting contributions to society in the fields of education, environment, and arts and culture. It established Erdem College in 1998, Hasan Kalyoncu University in 2008, and in 2020, launched Kalyon Kltr at Taş Konak in Şişli to support cultural production. With a sustainability-driven approach, Kalyon Holding undertakes projects that focus on the environment, people, technology, and qualified human capital, aiming to contribute to the countrys future. As an extension of this vision, the Kalyon Foundation was established to preserve and pass on Turkeys historical, cultural, and environmental heritage through numerous projects carried out in collaboration with public institutions and civil society.