Materials / Measurement Engineer

UNIK CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING (M) LTDVACANCY: MATERIALS/ MEASUREMENT ENGINEERProject: Periodic Maintenance/Rehabilitation of Golomoti – Monkey Bay/Mtakataka Turn Off (M10) Road to Bitumen Standard – Lot 1About the ProjectUnik Construction Engineering (M) Ltd. has been awarded a major road rehabilitation contract by the Roads Authority of Malawi. The project involves the periodic maintenance and rehabilitation of approximately 30km of the M10 road from Golomoti Turn-Off to Chantulo, upgraded to bitumen standard. The project includes earthworks, pavement layers, asphalt surfacing, drainage structures, culverts, road markings, and guard rails. The project requires establishment of an on-site quarry, asphalt mixing plant, and a dedicated materials testing laboratory.Job SummaryThe Materials Engineer will be responsible for all material quality control and assurance on the project, including material sourcing, laboratory testing, mix design, and compliance with project specifications (SATCC 1998 and Particular Specifications). The role involves managing the on-site laboratory, supervising material testing operations, and ensuring all construction materials meet the required standards before incorporation into the works.Key ResponsibilitiesMaterial Quality ControlDevelop and implement material quality control plans for all construction materials including aggregates, bitumen (50/70), MC30 cutback, cement, steel reinforcement, and road marking materialsConduct inspection and testing of all incoming materials against project specificationsEnsure compliance with SATCC 1998 Standard Specifications and Particular SpecificationsLaboratory ManagementManage and operate the on-site materials testing laboratoryEnsure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and fully functionalSupervise laboratory technicians in conducting soil, aggregate, asphalt, and concrete testsMaintain accurate and up-to-date test records and reportsMix Design & Production ControlDesign and verify asphalt mix designs (wearing course, base course)Monitor asphalt mixing plant operations and production qualityConduct regular field checks on asphalt temperature, density, and layer thicknessDesign and control concrete mixes for culverts, drainage structures, and kerbingMaterial Sourcing & ComplianceIdentify and approve borrow pits, quarry sources, and material suppliersConduct material source investigations and haul distance assessmentsEnsure material sourcing complies with environmental and quarry licensing requirementsCoordinate with the Engineer’s Representative (Pamodzi Consulting Ltd.) for material approvalsDocumentation & ReportingPrepare material submission reports and test certificates for Engineer’s approvalMaintain material control registers and non-conformance reportsSubmit weekly and monthly material quality reports to Project ManagerEnsure all material documentation is available for audit and payment certificationTeam SupervisionSupervise and train laboratory technicians and material control staffEnsure all staff comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations