Jobs at Mota-Engil Group

Mission
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all controlled rock blasting operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with legal standards.

Main responsibilities

• Plan blasting operations: assess the blasting site, define the firing diagram, calculate explosive charges, and define the safest and most effective method for carrying out the blasting;
• Supervise the team: coordinate explosives operators and other professionals, distributing tasks, ensuring training, and monitoring performance during operations;
• Ensure safety: implement safety procedures, equipment inspections, and correct use of PPE, ensuring that protocols for handling and storing explosives are strictly followed;
• Regulatory compliance: ensure that all activities are in line with local laws, required licenses, and regulations for the transport and use of explosives;
• Risk monitoring and control: conducting risk analyses prior to operations, identifying potential hazards, and implementing preventive measures to minimize accidents;
• Documentation and reporting: record load data, blasting results, and any incidents, preparing reports for management and audits;
• Communication with stakeholders: coordinate with engineers, authorities, and rescue teams to ensure that all parties are aware of operations and emergency protocols.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of explosives and blasting techniques;
• Team management and operational leadership;
• Ability to analyze risks and make quick decisions in critical situations;
• Knowledge of safety standards and local and international regulations related to explosives;
• Technical documentation and operations reports;
• Good communication and coordination with different departments and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Technical or university degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or similar fields;
• Specific certifications in handling and supervising explosives.

Requirements

• Proven prior experience in planning and executing blasting operations;
• 9(1) Certificate.

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Main Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and resolving electrical faults in heavy construction equipment, namely: Excavators; Bulldozers; Trucks; Crawler cranes; Generators; Compressors; Other essential construction equipment.
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical diagrams;
• Repairing and replacing wiring, sensors, alternators, starter motors, and electronic components;
• Diagnosing faults in charging, starting, and electronic control systems;
• Working on 12V, 24V, and industrial electrical systems; technical support in preventive and corrective interventions;
• Ensuring compliance with the safety and quality standards defined by the company.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an auto electrician in heavy equipment or construction machinery;
• Good knowledge of alternating current (AC);
• Knowledge of direct current (DC);
• Diagnostic skills using electrical measurement tools (multimeter, clamp meter, etc.);
• Knowledge of electrical systems in generators and industrial equipment;
• Good command of English (spoken and written);
• Ability to work in a high-responsibility environment;
• Autonomy in performing tasks;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding operational deadlines;
• Team spirit and professional attitude.

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Job Mission

• Ensure the practical and operational implementation of Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) requirements in the section under your responsibility, monitoring all construction activities on a daily basis—earthworks, foundations, drainage, bridges, and stations—ensuring safe working conditions, risk control, and compliance with applicable procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• Monitor all activities in the assigned section on a daily basis;
• Control the risks associated with earthworks, excavations, foundations, drainage, engineering structures, bridges, stations, and railway works;
• Ensure the correct application of SHEQ procedures, working methods, and risk analyses in the field;
• Coordinate and guide the Safety Technicians assigned to your section;
• Ensure working conditions, equipment, machinery, and access are safe before starting activities;
• Conduct regular safety inspections and ensure that any non-conformities identified are rectified;
• Organize and promote daily safety meetings, safety briefings, and specific awareness-raising activities;
• Stop activities whenever unsafe conditions or critical deviations are identified;
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and occurrences in your section, proposing and monitoring corrective actions;
• Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian legislation, customer requirements, and internal standards;
• Report daily to the Project Health and Safety Manager on the safety performance of the section;
• Support internal and external audits within the scope of SHEQ.

Behavioral Skills

• Functional leadership and team supervision skills;
• Clear, practical, and assertive communication;
• Sense of responsibility and attention to detail;
• Ability to work in demanding and remote environments.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Safety, Environment, Quality, or similar areas;
• CAP VI – Senior Occupational Safety Technician (mandatory);
• Specific training in Civil and Railway Construction Safety will be valued.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in SHEQ operational functions in large-scale civil works;
• Experience in coordinating Safety Technicians on site;
• Practical knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards;
• Fluency in English (mandatory).

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Function Mission

• The Business Applications Developer is to support the digital transformation of internal processes through the development of business applications and automation solutions.
• The role will be involved in working with different technologies, the primary focus primarily on Microsoft Power Platform (especially Power Apps and Power Automate) to design and implement solutions that improve operational efficiency.
• The developer will collaborate with business teams to convert manual processes into modern digital tools.

Responsibilities
May include but are not limited to:
Application Development & Delivery:

• Design, develop, and deploy business applications using Microsoft Power Apps and other low-code platforms.
• Build user-centric, intuitive applications that support internal business operations.
• Ensure applications are scalable, secure, and aligned with business requirements.

Process Automation:

• Automate workflows and business processes using Power Automate and related tools.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual tasks and improve turnaround time across functions.

Systems Integration:

• Integrate applications with:
  • Microsoft 365 ecosystem
  • Databases
  • APIs
• Internal enterprise systems
• Ensure seamless data flow and system interoperability.

Business Analysis & Solution Design:

• Engage stakeholders to understand business processes and operational challenges.
• Analyze current workflows and recommend efficient digital solutions.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.

Application Maintenance & Support:

• Monitor, maintain, and enhance existing applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues in a timely manner.
• Provide ongoing technical support to end users.

Documentation & Governance:

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and process documentation.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance, security standards, and best practices.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in application development or business systems support.
• Experience developing business applications or automation solutions.

Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of low-code or rapid development platforms
• Ability to translate business requirements into digital solutions
• Understanding of data structures and integrations
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)
• Experience with Power BI
• Basic knowledge of APIs and integrations
• SQL or database knowledge
• Experience integrating enterprise systems

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Function Mission 

• Organise, monitor and supervise the work to be carried out on site, coordinating the human and material resources assigned to it, in conjunction with the Site Management and in accordance with the requirements of the defined work plan, in order to promote the completion of the planned activities with quality within the defined deadlines and the optimisation of the resources employed.

Job Description

• Foundations Supervisor with solid knowledge of pile driving, with experience in managing equipment and teams specialising in geotechnical works.
• Experience working on road projects, with different bridge and viaduct construction fronts, in English-speaking African markets is valued.

Responsibilities

• Schedule the work to be carried out and the resources to be involved, in conjunction with the Site Manager, with a view to the appropriate distribution of activities over time and the adequacy of the resources required for each of the operations;
• Collaborate with the Measurement Technician in determining the activities carried out, both those initially planned and those resulting from errors and omissions or from excess or insufficient work, in order to ensure the reliability of the information collected and coordination with the various areas;
• Support the Construction Management in the reception, storage, management and maintenance of equipment and materials, promoting the identification of non-compliant products and their return if necessary, in order to ensure the suitability of production materials and equipment for the various tasks to be performed;
• Organise, distribute and supervise the work of the different teams present on site, within the scope of the various tasks to be performed, including subcontractors (if applicable), seeking to ensure the appropriate levels of productivity, motivation and commitment necessary to comply with the established work plan;
• Implement the Group's integrated management system in the areas of Safety, Quality and Environment and others in order to promote constant awareness among employees, ensuring compliance with current legal and internal standards;
• Ensure compliance with prevention and protection measures in the areas of Safety and Environment, raising awareness among your teams of the need to comply with the established rules in order to reduce the risks associated with non-compliance.

Requirements

• Academic Qualifications: Secondary Education
• Professional Experience: 3-5 years in the field of Indirect Foundations/Geotechnics

Skills:

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation - Demonstrates proactivity in identifying opportunities that contribute to the Group's success. Demonstrates the ability to conceive and design innovative solutions with added value for the Group. Creates alternative solutions that achieve the same results with greater productivity;
• Customer Focus and Networking - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customer needs and respond to expectations. Actively develops a networking base, enabling the creation of a network of customers, partners and decision-makers that is relevant to the organisation's success;
• Organisation - Demonstrates discipline and focus in planning and organising the activities under their responsibility, with the ability to manage priorities, anticipate future problems and optimise resources;
• Leadership - Demonstrates the ability to motivate and mobilise people towards the organisation's priorities. Demonstrates a leadership style capable of attracting, developing and retaining high-potential and high-value staff for the Group.

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Job Mission

• Ensure the practical and operational implementation of Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) requirements in the KAMA Railway Project through daily monitoring of activities on site, ensuring safe working conditions, control of railway risks, and direct coordination of the Safety Technician teams assigned to the different railway work fronts.

Main Responsibilities

• Monitor ongoing railway works on a daily basis (railway tracks, ballast, earthworks, structures, hydraulic passages, stations, construction sites, and works on active lines);
• Ensure permanent presence on site, identifying risk situations and ensuring the immediate application of control measures;
• Coordinate, guide, and supervise the team of Safety Technicians distributed across the different railway work fronts;
• Ensure that all Safety Technicians consistently apply SHEQ procedures and Railway Safety rules;
• Check and approve risk analyses, working methods, and authorizations for critical railway activities;
• Monitor compliance with track access procedures, communication with railway operations, and segregation of works/operations;
• Conduct safety inspections, field audits, and behavioral observations, ensuring that non-conformities are closed;
• Lead Toolbox Talks and safety briefings specific to railway risks;
• Investigate incidents and near misses, defining corrective actions and ensuring their implementation in the field;
• Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian legislation and Customer requirements;
• Report daily to the SHEQ Manager/Project Management on the safety performance of the work fronts;
• Support the company's representation to the Customer and external entities in operational safety matters.

Academic Qualifications

• CAP VI – Senior Occupational Safety Technician (mandatory);
• Railway Safety Certification – IET 77 (preferred);
• Other specific training in Railway Safety, working on active tracks, or railway systems will be valued.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in SHEQ operational roles in railway construction;
• Proven experience in coordinating teams of Safety Technicians on site;
• Experience in international projects, preferably in Africa;
• Practical knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards;
• Fluency in English (mandatory).

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Responsibilities

• Implement MEECA policies and Client requirements in the Project, supporting the Region/Market certification processes;
• Identify, together with the Project team, the risks associated with product quality and management systems, including digital platforms, promoting the analysis, assessment, and monitoring of Project risks;
• Adjust, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan in accordance with MEECA's internal procedures and the Client's contractual requirements;
• Support the Legal department in identifying and ensuring compliance with the legislation applicable to the Project, ensuring that all plans and procedures are legally compliant, as well as promoting training for employees on legal requirements;
• Identify, monitor, and address Project non-conformities, promoting and conducting internal audits of Project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, as well as defining and implementing continuous improvement actions;
• Collect, analyze, and report on the performance indicators for Quality and Project Management Systems, preparing internal and external reports;
• Centralize, update, and ensure the correct management of information on MEECA's digital platforms, ensuring the implementation of the Project's document control and correspondence procedure;
• Define, plan, implement, record, and evaluate Project training activities related to management systems and product quality, ensuring the continuous improvement of employee skills;
• Promote internal meetings to monitor the implementation of management and quality systems, representing the company with the Client and external entities whenever necessary, ensuring the formal recording of meetings;
• Ensure the welcoming and integration of new employees and subcontractors with regard to management and quality systems, preferably in conjunction with the Safety, Environment, and Human Resources departments;
• Ensure the monitoring, control, and calibration of the Project's inspection, measurement, and testing equipment;
• Promote the development, adjustment, and implementation of integrated construction procedures and methods (quality, safety, health, and environment) for all Project activities, as well as the respective training of workers;
• Structure and ensure the compilation of technical documentation and “as built” elements of the Project for delivery to the Client;
• Manage and coordinate the Quality Technicians assigned to the Project;
• Perform other activities inherent to the role, related to management systems and quality assurance for the Project;

Academic Background

• Civil Engineering or Higher Education/Specialization in Quality;
• Training in Internal Auditing;
• Proficiency in MS Office tools;
• Fluency in Portuguese and English (spoken and written);

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in construction/building in the SHEQ area;
• Proven experience in team management.

Skills:

• Results-oriented;
• Respect for Group Values;
• Innovation and Change;
• Availability for Mobility;
• Proficiency in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards;
• Knowledge of internal management system audits;
• Solid knowledge of document control, indicators, and quality management on site;
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 31000 standards as a differential;

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Mission

• To ensure the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Project's Environmental Management System, ensuring compliance with applicable environmental legislation, customer requirements, financing entities, and MEECA's internal policies, promoting the prevention of environmental impacts, process efficiency, and the achievement of the KAMA Project's environmental objectives and goals.

Responsibilities

• Implement MEECA's environmental policies and the environmental requirements applicable to the Project, supporting the Region/Market's financing and environmental certification processes;
• Identify, together with the Project team, the environmental aspects and impacts associated with the Project's activities, promoting their assessment, control, and monitoring;
• Adjust, implement, and maintain the Project's Environmental Plan based on MEECA's internal procedures and applicable legal and contractual requirements;
• Support the Legal department in identifying all environmental legislation applicable to the Project and ensure that procedures, plans, and operational practices are legally compliant, promoting environmental awareness and training among employees;
• Identify, monitor, and address environmental findings (non-compliance, opportunities for improvement, and best practices), promoting and conducting internal environmental audits of the Project, subcontractors, and suppliers;
• Define and implement continuous improvement actions with a view to reducing environmental impacts, increasing the environmental efficiency of the Project, and meeting the defined objectives and targets;
• Collect, analyze, and report on the Project's environmental performance indicators, preparing internal and external reports;
• Centralize, update, and ensure the correct management of environmental information on MEECA's digital platforms, ensuring the implementation of the Project's document control and correspondence procedure;
• Analyze environmental data and statistics for the Project, promoting corrective and preventive actions whenever deviations are identified, as well as the continuous dissemination of good environmental practices;
• Identify environmental training needs, defining, planning, implementing, and evaluating training actions for employees and subcontractors, ensuring the continuous improvement of environmental skills;
• Promote internal meetings to monitor the implementation of the Project's Environmental Plan and represent the company before the Client and external entities on environmental matters, ensuring that the meetings are recorded;
• Plan and ensure the performance of internal project audits, inspections, and monitoring of preventive/protective measures related to the environment and, whenever necessary, provide a stopping point in the operation to ensure that corrective actions take place;
• Ensure the integration and environmental reception of new employees and subcontractors, preferably in coordination with the Quality and Human Resources departments;
• Ensure the definition, implementation, and monitoring of environmental operating procedures applicable to Project activities, promoting the respective training by activity;
• Structure and ensure the compilation of the environmental documentation necessary for the technical compilation of the Project and delivery to the Client;
• Manage and coordinate the Environmental technicians assigned to the Project;
• Perform other activities inherent to the function related to the Project's Environmental Management System.

Academic Background

• Higher education in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Management, Biology, or equivalent field;
• Training in Internal Auditing;
• Proficiency in MS Office tools;
• Fluency in Portuguese and English (spoken and written).

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in construction/building in the SHEQ area;
• Proven experience in team management.

Skills:

• Results-oriented;
• Respect for Group Values;
• Innovation and Change;
• Availability for Mobility;
• Knowledge of environmental legislation applicable to construction projects;
• Proficiency in ISO 14001;
• Experience in environmental impact assessment, waste management, effluent control, and environmental monitoring;
• Knowledge of internal and external environmental audits;
• Knowledge of ISO 26000, geoprocessing tools, and sustainability reporting is a plus.