Material & Finishes Engineer (MTS Specialist)

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We’re hiring a Material & Finishes Engineer to own the full Material Technical Submittals (MTS) lifecycle—from selections / spec verification and Aconex submissions to consultant follow-up, samples / material boards, mock-ups, and final approvals. You’ll keep a single source of truth across submittals, drawings, BOQs, POs / LPOs, production BOMs, and site installation, ensuring every approved item is correct, on time, and fully traceable. (Role emphasis on rigorous documentation control, proactive RFI management, and tight coordination with Technical / Engineering, Procurement, Factory, and Site teams.) Responsibilities

Build complete MTS packages from specs / drawings / schedules; verify performance, fire / life-safety, and finish criteria; map items to zones / finishes codes. Coordinate with Technical / Engineering (details / RFIs), Procurement (vendors, PO / LPO need dates), Planning (look-ahead), and suppliers (samples / test data). Submit via Aconex with correct versions / distribution matrices; track review cycles and close approvals by need dates; manage RFI log and re-submittals. Plan and present material boards / sample kits; control dispatch / receipt logs; archive stamps / signatures; document mock-up decisions and propagate changes. Run compatibility checks (substrates, adhesives / fasteners, wet areas, fire ratings, UV stability); enforce version control to eliminate mismatches across documents. Maintain centralized library of TDS / MSDS, test reports, certifications, warranties, and approved colorways; link entries to MTS, boards, mock-ups, and RFIs. Align approved MTS with PR / PO / LPO details; support alternates / substitutions with comparative technical evaluations. Support site with approved finishes schedules, care / handling sheets, and touch-up kits; assist MIRs / WIRs and close comments. Keep live registers (MTS, samples / boards, approvals, finishes-by-zone, substitutions / variations, RFIs); publish weekly snapshots to stakeholders. Lead weekly approvals huddles; report status / risks in project meetings. Qualifications

Education :

Bachelor’s in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Materials Engineering, or Civil / Architectural Engineering (or equivalent). Experience :

3+ years in fit-out / joinery / finishes with proven submittals, RFIs, and client / consultant coordination. Tools / Systems :

Aconex / EDMS for transmittals, indexing, and revision control; strong MS Excel for registers / dashboards; AutoCAD / BIM literacy. Technical :

Working knowledge of joinery / fit-out materials (veneers, laminates, stones, coatings, metals, fabrics, glass, flooring) and relevant test standards. Soft Skills :

Meticulous attention to detail, crisp written / oral communication, persistent follow-up, and structured problem solving. Language :

English (professional); Arabic is an advantage. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Management and Manufacturing Industries

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

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