Site Works Preparer (Preparador de Obra) — Mota-Engil, Afungi, Cabo Delgado

A role rooted in the technical office and brought to life on site

In large-scale civil engineering projects, much of your success is decided before the first batch of concrete is poured. When you thoroughly understand design plans, calculate exact quantities, and resolve conflicts between engineering disciplines, you spare the field crew weeks of unnecessary rework. Mota-Engil is seeking a dedicated professional for its site in Afungi, within the Palma district of Cabo Delgado: a Project Construction Work Preparer who can convert technical designs and detailed plans into clear, actionable guidance for the workforce on site.

Where you'll be based

Afungi is located at the far northern tip of Cabo Delgado, well away from major urban hubs. It is an environment where thorough site preparation immediately sets the momentum for construction — and where small mistakes in quantities or technical detail can prove costly. If you are eager to build your career in technical construction roles, having this experience on your CV will truly stand out; the group currently has active requisitions in Pemba, Palma, and Tete, reflecting its expanding operations across Mozambique.

Who we are looking for

To succeed in this role, you have already lived through the entire lifecycle of a building project, taking things all the way from interpreting execution plans to detail drafting and on-site layout setup. If that sounds like you — someone who loves seeing their drawings shape real-world site decisions and takes genuine pride in accurate measurements and surveys — this opening is well worth your application if your background matches what we need.

Your contribution to site preparation

• Examine detailed engineering designs to calculate exact quantities: required supplies and work volumes, step by step;
• Spot clashes whenever different engineering disciplines overlap, creating practical alternative technical solutions;
• Expand design drawings into precise shop drawings that guide material procurement and item selection;
• Spend time on site to oversee setting out and verify that physical construction matches design specifications;
• Collaborate closely with Quantity Surveying and Planning teams: document discrepancies, omissions, and track completed quantities;
• Deliver accurate data on schedule — your output directly feeds client billing and subcontractor payment approvals.

In day-to-day operations, technical preparation keeps a direct dialogue with the construction site. The figures and details you refine in the technical office reach field teams the very next morning: quantities to order, specs to build, measurements to check. When this information is accurate, the project moves forward smoothly; when inaccurate, time and money are lost to downtime and rework. This vital connection between design blueprints and on-site execution is what gives real value to your work — and it is why this position is so essential.

What this role offers you

Neither the salary nor the contract terms appear in the original announcement — and inventing numbers here is not our style. What we can state with complete honesty: being involved in project preparation for a build of this magnitude brings you into direct contact with quantity surveying, planning, and site management teams, and a background like that carries real weight in the construction market. As for exact numbers, you will discuss those directly during your interview with the employer — so come ready to talk about your salary expectations clearly (we have included a helpful guide on this below).

How to apply

You submit your application through the group's official job site, the portal careers.mota-engil.com:

• Look up requisition 1432288833 on the portal — the role is listed under the precise title «Preparador/a de Obra - Projeto (PT)»;
• Then click the "Apply now" button. Never used their platform before? Setting up an account takes about a minute, right on the page;
• Submit your updated CV, making sure to highlight the work preparation projects you have taken part in (if you need help polishing your document, our CV guide can assist you).

You have until 9 September 2026 to submit your application — this is the deadline set in the job opening. Please apply only if your qualifications match the specified criteria; sending an application that does not fit wastes your time and slows down the hiring team.

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