Senior Civil Engineer - Special Structures

Senior Civil Engineer - Special Structures
Porto
Porto, Porto, Portugal

Quadrante is looking to strengthen its Transport Infrastructures Business Unit by recruiting a Senior Civil Engineer for the Special Structures division , based at our Oporto office.

With both national and international projects of varying scales and typologies, Quadrante offers a unique professional experience in the Portuguese engineering market.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of complex structural projects, with particular focus on bridges, viaducts and other special structures, taking technical responsibility for the proposed solutions;
• Perform and validate advanced structural analyses, including static, dynamic, and seismic assessments, using specialised software (SAP2000, Robot, among others) and ensuring the quality of analytical models;
• Define and optimise structural and geotechnical solutions, including foundations, soil–structure interaction, and construction methods, ensuring technical and economic efficiency;
• Ensure project compliance with national and international codes and standards, applying industry best practices and meeting
  - and
  - specific requirements;
• Prepare and review technical reports, design briefs, specifications, and tender documentation, ensuring technical rigour and consistency;
• Support and guide project teams, providing mentoring to junior engineers and ensuring technical alignment within the team and across disciplines;
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement, keeping up to date with technological advancements and proposing enhancements to design methods, internal processes, and project tools.

Profile:

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Structural Engineering;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken;
• Professional experience in the development of structural bridges design projects (Minimum of 10 years);
• Professional experience with SAP2000/Robot, Auto
  CAD, Revit or Allplan (valued);
• Ability to adapt and work effectively in a team, combined with a strong sense of responsibility and autonomy;
• Focus on technical excellence, attention to detail, and strong
  - solving skills.

What we offer:

Quadrante Group, part of the Compass Group, is a global organization focused on delivering economically optimized, sustainable, and technically robust solutions. We recently expanded our international presence with the acquisition of Grupo Meta, which includes Meta Engineering and Izharia in Spain—further reinforcing our commitment to excellence and innovation.

Being part of our team means working in a dynamic and innovative environment, where your contribution will have a direct impact on the success of our projects and our people.

• A collaborative and dynamic work environment, where team spirit and knowledge sharing are core to our culture
• Professional growth opportunities, supported by our commitment to ambition and operational excellence
• Exposure to international projects and strategic initiatives, offering a global perspective and the chance to contribute to impactful business outcomes
• A supportive and innovation driven culture, built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all areas of the business
• The opportunity to develop your skills and create value, contributing to the success of our teams

Join the QUADRANTE Group!