CO27005: Consultant / Technical Expert (OE)

Post No CO27005/ Ref. No 2026_00672 STATEMENT OF WORK JOB DESCRIPTION (See link to the full job description in the blue box)

• University degree or equivalent education in Civil Engineering.
• Other Engineering disciplines may be acceptable depending on work experience and familiarity national construction regulations in the different matters, with supervision activities, construction control and customer representative.
• 10 years’ experience in construction and/or supervision.
• Recognised Engineer to operate in the Country in the respective discipline (Ordem dos Engenheiros ou Ordem dos Engenheiros Técnicos).
• Experience managing contracts involving different disciplines (architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, CIS).
• Experience in maritime infrastructures (Piers, docks, Ports) and knowledge of the conditions inherent to this type of activity is an asset, however a minimum experience in structural engineering focused on structures demolition and refurbishment is expected;
• Experience in the overall project control within infrastructure projects: Cost, Scope and Schedule.
• Experience in communication between project owner, customer and national authorities.
• Familiarity with data interpretation from topographic surveys & geotechnical in situ testing.
• Familiarity with Portuguese regulations: construction codes & regulations; Portuguese Health & Safety regulations; Portuguese Infrastructure commissioning and handover process.
• Proficiency in technical report writing.
• Experience in technical management of NATO projects and/or similar experience would be an asset.
• Knowledge of onsite quality assurance control mechanisms.

POST DETAILS

• This post is deployable. The incumbent of this post may be required to deploy or may be assigned to a remote location, to perform duties (inside or outside a theatre/deployment location) in support of Council approved operations/missions or in support of national or multinational operations/missions authorised by the Agency Supervisory Board of NSPO.
• Contract duration: 12 months
• Level: III
• Daily fee per worked day: 339 EUR

HOW TO APPLY? All candidates should refer to the FAQs before applying.

Applications sent via e-mail will be automatically rejected. All application deadlines are based on the Central European Time (CET) zone.

IMPORTANT NOTES In accordance with the NATO employment regulations, the contract will be established for a 12 month period. The working language will mainly be English. The incumbent of this post may undertake deployments, including duty travel, in direct support of NAC-approved operations/missions.

The Talent Acquisition and Development Office shall let you know in due course the outcome of the screening process.

Moreover, due to the broad interest in NSPA and the large number of potential candidates, telephone or email enquiries cannot be dealt with.

The Agency would appreciate it if addressee countries could provide their support by submitting candidates whose security clearance can be effected (or confirmed) rapidly and who could report for duty as soon as possible after selection.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT MILITARY OR ADMINISTRATION POST HOLDERS: Please note that if you currently hold a military or administration post, you will be required to decide, in accordance with your national authorities' regulations, whether to retire or resign from your post, or apply for special leave from your national authorities. If you are invited to a preliminary interview, you will be asked to indicate your preference at that time as well.

Important Note Your application should be submitted in one go and you will not be able to modify your data once submitted.