Senior Civil Engineer

Quadrante is looking to strengthen its Transport Infrastructures Business Unit by recruiting a Senior Civil Design Engineer for the Special Structures department.

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 a focus on bridges, viaducts, and 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 client- and sector-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. 

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