Trainee Architect — Technical Support, Proposals, Projects, and Construction

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Job Summary: SK Engenharia is seeking an ambitious, responsible, and growth-oriented Trainee Architect to develop their career in construction, rehabilitation, and technical management. Key Highlights: 1. Integration into a growing engineering company. 2. Hands-on learning in architecture and technical management projects. 3. Opportunity for internal advancement based on performance. **SK Engenharia** is currently recruiting a **Trainee Architect** to join its team during a phase of growth and reinforcement of its internal structure. We seek an architect with **strong ambition, a sense of responsibility, and a genuine desire to grow with us**, who is interested in construction, rehabilitation, site supervision, construction management, technical proposals, and architectural projects. We are looking for a **technically skilled, operationally oriented, and versatile professional**, who does not merely wish to assist with drafting but aims to learn, progress, and gradually assume greater responsibility within the company. Main Responsibilities * Support in developing architectural projects; * Support in preparing licensing procedures, prior notifications, and legalization documents; * Support in reviewing architectural and specialist projects; * Support in surveys, measurements, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates; * Support in preparing technical and commercial proposals; * Support in organizing documentation for proposal processes; * Support in drafting technical reports, site visit reports, and construction documentation; * Support in site supervision and construction management; * Support in budget requests, comparative analyses, and organizing information for decision-making; * Interaction with suppliers, contractors, and clients, always under team supervision. Required Profile * Higher education degree in Architecture; * Eligibility for professional internship / IEFP internship will be valued; * Interest in design, construction, rehabilitation, site supervision, and technical management; * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; * Good written and verbal communication skills; * Sense of urgency and ability to respond quickly; * Proactivity, critical thinking, and willingness to learn; * Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; * Proficiency in AutoCAD/ZWCAD, Excel, Word, and digital tools; * Knowledge of Revit/BIM will be valued. Particularly Valued * Professional ambition and desire to grow with the company; * Technical and operational profile—not solely creative; * Enthusiasm for real-world construction and the practical aspects of architecture; * Ability to structure information effectively; * Strong writing skills and capacity for synthesis; * Capacity to progressively assume greater responsibility; * Team spirit, rigor, and commitment to work quality. We Offer * Integration into a growing engineering company; * Exposure to real projects, construction sites, clients, proposals, and processes; * Practical learning in architecture projects, site supervision, construction management, measurements, reporting, and technical management; * Close mentoring by the team; * Opportunity for internal advancement based on performance; * A demanding, dynamic, and growth-oriented environment; * Provision of a laptop and mobile phone to support job performance; * Possibility of using a company vehicle for site visits, where applicable. Conditions **Location:** Lisbon / Oeiras / Cascais, with occasional travel to construction sites. **Expected Start Date:** From September. **Preferred Employment Type:** IEFP Professional Internship, subject to candidate eligibility and application approval. **Internship Allowance:** In accordance with applicable IEFP framework rates and candidate’s qualification level. Applications Please send your **CV** and a brief cover letter to: **geral@skengenharia.com** In the email subject line, please write: **Application — Trainee Architect** Compensation: €1,000.00 – €1,100.00 per month Benefits: * Transportation allowance * Company mobile phone Academic Qualifications: * Higher education (preferred) Willingness to Travel: * 25% (preferred) Work Location: On-site