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 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 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, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses. 

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Materials Engineer to join our team based in Kuwait for one of the housing projects. 
This project involves construction of 1,777 houses, along with service buildings, substations, mosques etc.

The Materials Engineer will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of materials quality control and testing on the project. This includes ensuring that all construction materials used meet the specified quality standards and project requirements.

We envisage success in this role to include;

• Work closely with architects, structural engineers, and construction teams to address material-related challenges and provide technical support.
• Develop and implement materials testing and inspection procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections of incoming materials at the site.
• Perform or oversee the testing of materials in accordance with relevant standards (e.g., concrete, steel, aggregates, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records of all materials testing and inspection results.
• Review and approve material submittals from suppliers.
• Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors on material quality issues.
• Investigate and resolve any material-related non-conformances.
• Ensure the timely delivery of materials to the site.
• Monitor and document the use of materials on site.
• Prepare and submit material test reports and other relevant documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant material specifications and quality standards.
• Advise the project team on material selection and procurement.
• Promote the use of sustainable and environmentally friendly materials.
• Ensure the safe handling and storage of materials on site.

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 12 years of work experience partnered with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. 

Proven experience in the successful execution of large-scale residential construction projects is a mandatory requirement.
Preference will be given to candidates who are currently residing in Kuwait.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety, and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.