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Overview
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Sergio Santos

Job Vacancy: Associate Technical Leader
Sines
Sergio Santos

Summary

Senior Site Surveyor with experience in large-scale construction and complex industrial projects on international. Specialist in surveying, setting-out and geometric control, ensuring precision and compliance with project specifications.

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Skills: Experienced working with international teams, results driven and reliable, BMS, EPMS, HVAC, Power Systems - very interested in, AutoCAD – directed to topography and drawing, experienced with technical and operational systems and environments.

Overview

26
years of professional experience
3
Languages

Work History

TECNICAS REUNIDAS S.A.

Senior Site Surveyor - Inspector
01.2010 - 01.2012

Job overview

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Técnicas Reunidas S.A. is a Spanish multinational, founded in 1960, and a global leader in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) for industrial infrastructure.

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Project: GALP Energia - Conversation of Refinery of Sines

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Core responsibilities:

  • Performed high-precision surveying and geometric control in a major industrial project
  • Verified layout, alignment, and elevations according to technical specifications
  • Supervised contractor work ensuring compliance with QA/QC standards
  • Produced survey reports and as-built documentation
  • Coordinated with engineering, construction, and HSE teams

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  • Key Achievement: Delivered high-accuracy layout verification ensuring zero rework in critical structural elements

Alentejo Surf Camp & School

Operations & Technical Manager/Owner
01.2009 - 01.2025

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Owner of Surf camp and school based in Alentejo, Portugal, offering surf training, accommodation and hospitality services for international guests. Specialized in delivering structured surf programs for all levels, combined with high-quality customer experience and operational management.

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Core responsibilities:

  • Business creation and full operational management of a tourism and hospitality project
  • Team leadership, recruitment, and coordination in a multicultural environment
  • Planning and execution of daily operations, activities, and logistics
  • Customer experience management with focus on service quality and satisfaction
  • Financial oversight including budgeting, cost control, and profitability
  • Health and safety management in outdoor and water-based activities
  • Strong communication skills with international clients
  • Problem-solving and decision-making in dynamic, fast-paced environments

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  • NOTE: from 2005 to 2026, I was always involved with occasional topography projects as a freelancer.

Algarve Surf Camp & School

Surf Shop & Activities Manager
01.2007 - 01.2008

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Surf School and Camp located in the Algarve region. Established to offer an authentic surfing lifestyle combined with surf packages with a relaxed and community-driven atmosphere.

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Core responsibilities:

  • Retail & Operations Management: Overseeing daily surf shop operations, including inventory control, procurement of technical gear and apparel, and ensuring a premium customer experience.
  • Activities Coordination: Planning and scheduling all surf school sessions and outdoor activities, managing instructor and optimizing logistics for peak seasons.
  • Sales & Revenue Growth: Implementing sales strategies for both retail products and activity packages (Surf Camps, lessons, and rentals) to meet and exceed monthly targets.
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Handling bookings, providing expert advice on surf equipment, and resolving customer inquiries to maintain high satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Team Leadership: Supervising and motivating a multidisciplinary team (shop staff and instructors), ensuring high standards of safety and service across all activities.
  • Marketing & Partnerships: Collaborating on local promotional events and managing partnerships with hotels and tour operators to drive traffic to the shop and school.

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  • NOTE: from 2005 to 2026, I was always involved with occasional topography projects as a freelancer.

Ferrovial Agroman S.A.

Freelance Construction Surveyor (final layers control)
01.2004 - 01.2005

Job overview

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A leading Spanish multinational and a global benchmark in the design, financing, and construction of large-scale civil engineering projects. As the construction arm of the Ferrovial Group, the company specializes in high-complexity infrastructure—including highways, airports, bridges, and high-speed railways—operating across the entire asset lifecycle in key markets such as the US, UK, and Spain.

Project: BRISA - Auto-estradas do Sul.

Core responsabilities:

  • Setting-out for roadworks, structures, and infrastructure projects
  • Survey support for subgrade, pavement, and alignment control
  • Execution of construction surveys and level verification
  • Key achievement: Ensuring millimetric precision in the setting-out of complex road structures and subgrade alignments, resulting in zero rework and full compliance with Brisa’s strict technical specifications.

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Hitop - Hidrografia e Topografia, Lda.

Construction Surveyor
01.2001 - 01.2003

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Specialized engineering firm providing high-precision solutions in Hydrography and Land Surveying. The company focuses on the acquisition and processing of geospatial data for maritime infrastructure, coastal management, and large-scale construction projects, utilizing advanced positioning and bathymetric technologies to ensure technical excellence and regulatory compliance.

Project: Plataforma Multimodal & Porto de Setubal (consorcio Etermar/Somague)

  • Setting-out and verification of deep foundations and structural axes
  • Level control and geometric verification in large infrastructure projects
  • Coordination with engineering and supervision teams
  • Key Achievement: Successfully managed complex construction surveys for the Etermar/Somague consortium, delivering high-precision spatial data that streamlined the execution of structural phases and met all project milestones.
  • Additional works performed: Conducting various land and engineering surveys in different, smaller buildings; Providing surveying support for multiple small-scale construction projects.

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A. Fabre dos Reis - Gabinete de Topografia, Lda.

Junior Surveyor
01.1999 - 01.2001

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Portuguese surveying and engineering firm with decades of experience in cadastral, topographic, and engineering surveys. Known for its technical expertise and precision, the firm provides specialized geospatial services for urban planning, land management, and large-scale infrastructure projects across both public and private sectors. - website not available anymore.

Project: REFER - National Railway Network- Minas do Lousal - Grandola

  • Survey control network verification.
  • Construction surveys and site topographic mapping.
  • Construction surveying and setting out for alignments and design levels, including overpasses from foundations to deck level.
  • Rail track alignment and leveling verification.
  • Volume calculations and earthwork quantity take-offs.
  • Additional works performed: Conducting various land and engineering surveys in different, smaller buildings; Construction surveying and setting out for the Santo André Library project; Providing surveying support for multiple small-scale construction projects.

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Education

Escola Professional Bento Jesus Caraca
Santiago do Cacém

High School Diploma from Civil Construction Technology (Level III), Civil Engineering & Construction
01.1998

University Overview

  • Technical specialization focused on Land Surveying, Technical Drawing (CAD), and Construction Methods & Materials. Developed practical skills in high-precision measurement, level control, and structural layout, providing a strong foundation for a career in civil engineering projects.
  • GPA: 14

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IATA - Instituto De Aperfeiçoamento Técnico Acelerado
Lisboa

Topography & Instruments Technology from Civil Engineering & Construction
01.2000

University Overview

  • GPA: 16

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Universidade Lusófona
Lisboa

Post-Graduation from Sports Science & Physical Education, PHD Surf Coaching (Competition Training)
01.2000

University Overview

  • An IPDJ-accredited postgraduate certification focusing on the scientific and pedagogical foundations of surfing, covering sports methodology, physiology, and water safety. This program grants the official Grade I Surf Coach title, qualifying instructors to design and lead professional surf training sessions, from beginner to intermediate levels, with a strong emphasis on athlete development and oceanography.
  • GPA: 16

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Skills

Best practices oriented, Continuous improvement, Corrective Maintenance oriented, Develop and implement, Facility Management, Facility Operations, Incident Reporting, Incident Response, Keen to learn more about Emerging Technologies , Knowledge sharing, Problem-solving skills oriented, Root cause search, Systems, Technical mechanical understanding, Troubleshooting oriented, Very interested to learn more about HVAC

Technical Skills: AutoCAD, Civil 3D (exploring/developing proficiency), QA/QC and tolerance control, Surveying equipment (Total Stations, GNSS/GPS), Technical drawing interpretation

Construction & Operations: Construction planning and monitoring, Setting-out and geometric control, Site coordination and execution

Digital & Software Skills: Data organization and reporting, Microsoft Excel & Word, Technical documentation/reports

Core Competencies: Attention to detail, Hands-on and practical mindset, Organization and time management, Problem-solving under pressure

Leadership & Communication: Communication with technical teams and stakeholders, English: C1 (advanced), Experience working with international and multicultural teams, Team leadership and coordination

Timeline

Senior Site Surveyor - Inspector

TECNICAS REUNIDAS S.A.
01.2010 - 01.2012

Operations & Technical Manager/Owner

Alentejo Surf Camp & School
01.2009 - 01.2025

Surf Shop & Activities Manager

Algarve Surf Camp & School
01.2007 - 01.2008

Freelance Construction Surveyor (final layers control)

Ferrovial Agroman S.A.
01.2004 - 01.2005

Construction Surveyor

Hitop - Hidrografia e Topografia, Lda.
01.2001 - 01.2003

Junior Surveyor

A. Fabre dos Reis - Gabinete de Topografia, Lda.
01.1999 - 01.2001

Escola Professional Bento Jesus Caraca

High School Diploma from Civil Construction Technology (Level III), Civil Engineering & Construction

IATA - Instituto De Aperfeiçoamento Técnico Acelerado

Topography & Instruments Technology from Civil Engineering & Construction

Universidade Lusófona

Post-Graduation from Sports Science & Physical Education, PHD Surf Coaching (Competition Training)
Sergio SantosJob Vacancy: Associate Technical Leader