Materials engineers source, test and assess the materials used in construction. They ensure that building foundations and materials are suitable and offer guidance on the best materials to use for a project, based on their individual properties, project costs and timeframes.
s a materials engineer you will be responsible for looking into the properties of various materials used for projects in construction, and then selecting the best based on these findings.
The job role of a materials engineer involves the following duties:
Keyskills: commercial awareness. effective organisational skills. leadership skills. confidence. analytical skills. innovation. communication interpersonal skills.