Civil Works Groundworker

Location: Porto, Portugal

Salary: €1,100-€1,450/month

Job type: Full-time

Experience: Entry

Openings: 20

Contract duration: 1 year

About this role

A civil engineering firm in the Porto region is recruiting 20 groundworkers on a one year renewable contract. You dig, level and prepare ground and trenches, lay pipes, kerbs and drainage, assist with formwork and concrete pours, and keep excavations safe and properly signed on infrastructure and roadworks projects.

What the days are like
Groundwork is demanding outdoor labour across a 40 hour week, with early starts and PPE required at all times. It fits workers in good physical condition who follow method statements and safety rules carefully. Pay is €1,100-€1,450/month gross, with accommodation, meals and PPE provided.

Applying through CHI Recruiting
Prior site experience helps but is not required, the employer runs task and safety training. A2 English is enough to begin. Portugal issues a national residence visa for subordinate work (D1) followed by a residence permit. Processing usually runs 8 to 12 weeks once your documents are complete. CHI Recruiting is a paid recruitment service and the fee is set out in full before you commit, with no promise of a guaranteed job. We prepare your documents, confirm the employer match, and file the visa and permit.

Requirements

• Valid passport with at least 18 months validity at time of application
• Eligibility to obtain a Portuguese work visa and residence permit (processing 8 to 12 weeks)
• Physically fit and reliable, willing to learn the role during paid on-the-job training
• Basic English at A2 level, with on-site Portuguese classes to build on it
• Willing to live in employer-arranged shared accommodation near the workplace
• Comfortable with physical outdoor or workshop conditions and full PPE for the shift

Skills

• Dig, level and prepare ground and trenches
• Lay pipes, kerbs and drainage
• Assist with formwork and concrete pours
• Operate hand tools and light plant
• Keep excavations safe and signed

Benefits & Perks

• accommodation
• meals
• PPE
• Accommodation provided
• Work visa support

Language requirements

Basic English (A2), on-site Portuguese classes available

FAQ

What does the work permit and visa process look like for Portugal?

Portugal grants a D1 residence visa for subordinate work, then a residence permit. Processing typically takes 8 to 12 weeks once your passport, qualifications and clearances are ready. CHI Recruiting handles the employer-side filing; you pay the government fees (medical, consular, document chain), which are explained transparently before you start.

What is the pay and what is included for this Civil Works Groundworker?

The wage is €1,100-€1,450/month gross, on a undefined renewable contract with 20 openings. The package includes accommodation, meals, PPE. Portuguese pay is issued 14 times a year, with holiday and Christmas months paid on top.

Do I need previous experience to apply?

No. This is an entry-level role in Porto, and full training is given on the job. You can start with basic A2 English, and Portuguese classes are available on-site.

What are the working hours and shifts?

Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:30, 40 hours a week, mainly outdoor civil works.

Is accommodation provided in Porto?

Yes. The employer provides shared accommodation and meals on shift, arranged before you arrive in Porto, so you have a place to stay from day one.

Do I need to speak Portuguese?

Not to start. The floor runs on simple English and clear instructions, and the employer offers on-site Portuguese classes so you can build the language while you work, which helps day to day life in Porto.

To apply, visit the live page: https://chirecruiting.com/jobs/0f3de6c1-2fd0-427e-bd6f-9f0a358647b5