Project Interpreter (Portugese)

Morson Talent; Spring Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Interpreter fluent in Portuguese and English for a site-based role in Devonport. The ideal candidate will facilitate communication across project teams and support sensitive work within a regulated environment. This full-time role requires candidates to start quickly and work on-site, with a rate of £44/hr umbrella (or £33/hr PAYE option).

Qualifications

• Fluency in Portuguese and English (spoken and written).
• Proven experience in interpretation and translation within a professional or technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide verbal and written interpretation between English and Portuguese for project meetings.
• Act as a cultural and linguistic bridge for clarity.
• Support project managers and stakeholders in cross-language collaboration.
• Translate technical and operational materials as required.

Skills

Fluency in Portuguese

Fluency in English

Interpretation and translation skills

Job description

Overview

Project Interpreter with fluency in Portuguese and English to support a critical project based in Devonport. The successful candidate will facilitate clear and accurate communication across project teams, ensuring smooth collaboration between English- and Portuguese-speaking stakeholders. This is a site-based role requiring a professional who can start quickly, adapt to fast-moving project requirements, and support sensitive work within a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide verbal and written interpretation between English and Portuguese for project meetings, technical discussions, and documentation.
• Act as a cultural and linguistic bridge, ensuring clarity and accuracy in all communications.
• Support project managers, engineers, and stakeholders in cross-language collaboration.
• Translate technical, contractual, and operational materials as required.

Competencies

• Fluency in Portuguese and English (spoken and written).
• Proven experience in interpretation and translation within a professional or technical environment.

Role Requirements

• Ability to work on-site in Devonport for the duration of the contract.
• Eligible to achieve BPSS clearance (must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years).
• Ability to start at short notice.

Contract Details

• Duration: 6 months
• Hours: Full-time (35 hrs), on-site - Devonport dockyard
• Rate: £44/hr umbrella (£33/hr PAYE option available)
• Inside IR35