Innovation Analyst

Mota-Engil; Porto; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mota-Engil is seeking an Innovation Analyst in Porto to identify and validate new technologies, materials and methods for scalable construction solutions. You will bridge internal needs with external opportunities, building business cases and guiding pilots to scale successful innovations.

The role requires a Master’s in Civil Engineering with 3-5 years of related experience, plus strong Portuguese and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in construction, engineering, project management or related role.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.
• Professional proficiency in Portuguese and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prioritize innovation opportunities, including technologies, materials, construction methods and solutions, through technical, operational and economic analysis.
• Structure and coordinate innovation projects, including proofs of concept, pilots and validation activities, from scope and success criteria through execution, monitoring, evaluation and recommendations.
• Build business cases and decision support, translating technical findings into clear conclusions, quantified value potential and executive-level recommendations.
• Engage Business Units and ecosystem partners, coordinating with operational teams, startups, suppliers, universities and other partners to move initiatives forward.
• Support adoption and scaling decisions, consolidating evidence, risks, lessons learned and implementation requirements for validated solutions.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Portuguese

English

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Mota-Engil is one of the largest engineering and construction groups globally, operating in over 20 countries. The Company is strengthening its innovation capability through the Business Innovation Team, part of the Mota-Engil Innovation Office, responsible for orchestrating innovation across the Group's Business Units. Acting as a bridge between internal needs and external opportunities, the team combines engineering expertise, business understanding and innovation management to identify opportunities, develop projects, run pilots and support the scaling of innovations with measurable impact across the Group.

Innovation Analyst supports the identification, assessment, validation and implementation of innovative technologies, materials, products and construction methods across the Group, helping transform promising opportunities into well-defined projects, result-driven pilots, robust recommendations and scalable solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and prioritize innovation opportunities, including technologies, materials, construction methods and solutions, through technical, operational and economic analysis.
• Structure and coordinate innovation projects, including proofs of concept, pilots and validation activities, from scope and success criteria through execution, monitoring, evaluation and recommendations.
• Build business cases and decision support, translating technical findings into clear conclusions, quantified value potential and executive-level recommendations.
• Engage Business Units and ecosystem partners, coordinating with operational teams, startups, suppliers, universities and other partners to move initiatives forward.
• Support adoption and scaling decisions, consolidating evidence, risks, lessons learned and implementation requirements for validated solutions.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in construction, engineering, project management or a related role.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, materials and engineering principles.
• Ability to assess technologies and opportunities through technical, operational and economic analysis.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional proficiency in Portuguese and English.