What Drives Him

João is passionate about projects optimisation. He firmly believes that while the right tools and processes are crucial, but building a team with the right behaviours is paramount for the success of every company and project. João enjoys challenges and getting out of his comfort zone with a long-term and holistic vision while empowering those around him.

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Backstory and Achievements

Originally from Portugal, João has occupied complementary roles in various civil engineering projects, including bid manager, project manager and planner. This exposure gave him a global overview of projects and the capacity to quickly identify solutions to optimise project delivery. His work experience includes projects from £50 million to £1 billion in two multinational construction organisations.

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Formal Qualifications

• MSc in Civil Engineering

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) – Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

• APM – PMQ in Project Management

• SMSTS

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Fun Facts

• Besides Portuguese, João speaks French and English. He wants to improve his Spanish.

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• He enjoys motocross and riding his off-road motorbike, reading personal development books, and financial investments.