Tatu City

Special Economic Zone for industrial development

Material Engineer

Architecture & Civil EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTatu City, KenyaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or architectural engineering is required.
A minimum of ten years of professional experience as a Material Engineer in large-scale construction is required, with a proven portfolio of work on high-end or luxury real estate developments.
Established networks and direct procurement experience within construction material markets in the Middle East, China, India, North Africa, and East Africa are required.
Deep understanding of material specifications, datasheets, industry standards such as British Standards and Eurocodes, and manufacturing processes is required.

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and approve high-end material specifications, technical datasheets, and test reports to ensure compliance with project design requirements and structural and architectural standards.
Use knowledge of construction material markets in the Middle East, China, India, North Africa, and East Africa to identify optimal suppliers and premium manufacturers.
Evaluate and pre-qualify material suppliers, serving as the primary technical point of contact during procurement, submittal, and factory-inspection processes.
Lead the preparation, curation, and presentation of material catalogues, mood boards, and physical sample boards for consultant review and executive management approval.
Prepare and deliver technical and commercial presentations to senior management, consultants, and stakeholders to facilitate material selection.
Oversee material testing protocols, ensure that materials delivered to the site match approved samples, and assess long-term durability for luxury finishes.
Track production lead times and shipping logistics to align material delivery with the master construction schedule.
Drive value engineering by identifying alternative premium materials that optimize project costs and sustainability without compromising architectural design intent.

Desired Qualifications

An MBA is considered a strong advantage.
General awareness and functional understanding of Building Information Modeling environments is an advantage.

Material Engineer

Tatu City · Tatu City, Kenya · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-17

Workplace: on_site

Description

Position Overview

Tatu City is seeking to hire a Material Engineer who will report to the Project Manager and will be tasked with overseeing material specifications, procurement, and compliance with design and architectural standards. The role involves identifying and pre‑qualifying premium suppliers across global markets, managing catalogues and sample presentations, and ensuring quality assurance through testing, inspections, and lifecycle assessments. In addition, the Material Engineer will align material delivery with project schedules and drive value engineering by recommending sustainable, cost‑effective alternatives without compromising design intent.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Material Specification & Procurement:

Review, analyze, and approve high-end material specifications, technical datasheets, and test reports to ensure full compliance with project design requirements and structural/architectural standards.
Leverage extensive knowledge of construction material markets in the Middle East, China, India, North Africa, and East Africa to identify optimal suppliers and premium manufacturers.
Evaluate and pre-qualify material suppliers, acting as the primary technical point of contact during the procurement, submittal, and factory-inspection processes.

Catalogue, Sample Management & Presentation:

Lead the preparation, curation, and presentation of comprehensive material catalogues, mood boards, and physical sample boards for consultant review and executive management approval.
Prepare and deliver clear, convincing technical and commercial presentations to senior management, consultants, and stakeholders to facilitate swift material selection.

Quality Assurance & Lifecycle Assessment:

Oversee material testing protocols, ensure that all materials delivered to the site match the approved samples exactly, and assess long-term durability for luxury finishes.
Track production lead times and shipping logistics to ensure material delivery seamlessly aligns with the master construction schedule.
Proactively drive value engineering by identifying alternative premium materials that optimize project costs and sustainability without compromising the architectural design intent.

Requirements

Skills and experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or architectural engineering is required. An MBA is considered a strong advantage.
Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience as a Material Engineer in the large-scale construction field, with a proven portfolio of work on high-end or luxury real estate developments.
Market Expertise: Established networks and direct procurement experience within the construction material markets of the Middle East, China, India, North Africa, and East Africa.
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of material specifications, datasheets, industry standards (e.g., British Standards, Eurocodes), and manufacturing processes.
BIM Experience: General awareness and functional understanding of Building Information Modeling (BIM) environments is an advantage.

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About the Company

Tatu City

Special Economic Zone for industrial development

Tatu City develops Kenya’s first operational Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and a 5,000-acre mixed-use city created by Rendeavour. It provides infrastructure-ready plots and fully developed spaces across industrial, residential, office, and educational uses within an SEZ designed to ease permits and services for businesses, backed by international investors. It differentiates itself by offering a government-recognized SEZ plus a complete ecosystem—homes, offices, schools, and recreation—within one regulated, long-term project. Its goal is to accelerate Kenya’s economic growth by attracting investment and enabling companies to set up, hire people, and expand, aligned with Vision 2030.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Nakuru, Kenya
Founded: 2008

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