Materials Engineer / Materials Scientist (Building Materials & Heritage Conservation)

MAEK Consulting Pte Ltd – Singapore

MAEK Consulting Pte Ltd is a specialist consultancy in built heritage conservation, building diagnostics, and material performance assessment. We work at the intersection of engineering, science, and conservation, supporting the sensitive repair, restoration, and long-term care of historic and existing buildings.

We are seeking a Materials Engineer / Materials Scientist with a strong interest in building materials and heritage conservation to join our multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and characterise traditional and modern building materials (e.g. lime-based mortars, masonry, concrete, timber, stone, metals, coatings).

• Conduct material testing, analysis, and diagnostics, including sampling strategies, laboratory testing, and interpretation of results.

• Support condition surveys, defect investigations, and failure analysis related to material deterioration.

• Assess material compatibility, durability, and performance for repair and conservation works.

• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and recommendations for conservation and repair projects.

• Collaborate with conservation architects, engineers, and specialists on interdisciplinary projects.

• Contribute to research, method development, and knowledge building in conservation materials and techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Civil Engineering (materials-focused), Chemistry, or a related discipline.

• Strong grounding in building materials science and material behaviour.

• Experience or demonstrated interest in historic building materials and conservation is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with laboratory techniques (e.g. microscopy, chemical analysis, physical and mechanical testing).

• Ability to interpret test results and translate them into practical conservation solutions.

• Good technical writing and communication skills.

• Detail-oriented, curious, and comfortable working across disciplines.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with lime mortars, historic masonry, concrete repair, timber decay, corrosion, or coatings.

• Knowledge of conservation principles, material compatibility, and minimal intervention approaches.

• Experience working on heritage buildings or existing building refurbishment projects.

• Exposure to relevant standards, guidelines, or conservation frameworks.

Why Join MAEK Consulting

• Work on meaningful heritage and conservation projects across the region.

• Be part of a small, specialist, and highly collaborative team.

• Opportunity to develop deep expertise in building diagnostics and conservation materials.

• A role that values rigour, curiosity, and thoughtful engineering judgment.

Application

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in building materials and heritage conservation to [email protected]