Zagope
Zagope is a Portuguese heavy-civil construction and engineering firm, wholly owned by Brazil's Andrade Gutierrez Group, executing large-scale public infrastructure (airports, highways, metro, bridges, dams, ports) across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East for government and state-owned clients via tenders and EPC contracts.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1967
- HeadquartersPorto Salvo, Portugal
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Zagope does
Zagope - Construções e Engenharia, S.A. is a Portuguese heavy-civil construction and engineering company founded in 1967 and headquartered in Porto Salvo, Portugal. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brazilian conglomerate Grupo Andrade Gutierrez. The company executes large-scale public infrastructure projects — airports, highways, bridges, viaducts, metro systems, railways, dams, water and sanitation works, ports, tunnels, and industrial facilities — as a prime contractor or EPC lead, typically via joint ventures or complementary consortia. Its operational footprint spans 11+ countries across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, with dedicated country managers and registered offices in Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Algeria, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Ghana, Guinea Conakry, Equatorial Guinea, Lebanon, and Senegal.
The company's revenue model is project-based: it competes for individual government tenders and negotiates direct contracts with state-owned enterprises, with each contract typically worth tens to hundreds of millions of Euros and spanning multi-year execution. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is determined by competitive bidding or bilateral negotiation. The customer base is almost exclusively public-sector: ministries, airport authorities, road concessionaires, metro operators, and state infrastructure agencies (e.g., ENANA Angola, ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, AEDL, ANE Mozambique, Metropolitan of Lisbon, INCFA Angola, Brisa). Zagope holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 37001 anti-bribery certifications covering all geographies, which are prerequisites for qualifying on multilateral-financed tenders.
The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales: dedicated business-development directors, country managers, and consortium partners identify opportunities, pre-qualify, and bid on major tenders. Distribution is supported by owned equipment yards (notably the Palmela, Portugal central yard), a multilingual corporate presence (Portuguese, English, French), and complementary-grouping joint ventures with firms such as Comsa, ACE, Inzag Germany, GAUFF, and Andrade Gutierrez Engenharia. Recent strategic emphasis has expanded into energy, oil & gas, and renewable-energy infrastructure, signaling a product-line extension beyond the traditional transport and hydraulic works core.
Zagope firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Zagope
- Legal name
- ZAGOPE – CONSTRUÇÕES E ENGENHARIA, S.A.
- Website
- https://zagope.pt
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1967
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Zagope is a Portuguese heavy-civil construction and engineering firm, wholly owned by Brazil's Andrade Gutierrez Group, executing large-scale public infrastructure (airports, highways, metro, bridges, dams, ports) across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East for government and state-owned clients via tenders and EPC contracts.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Zagope industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Civil Engineering and Public Infrastructure Construction
- SIC
- Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Hydropower Plant EPC (Dam, Run-of-River, Pumped Hydro Civil Works) (EUAEAAAD), Hydropower EPC & Construction (Civil Works, Electromechanical) (EUACAEAF)
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Where Zagope is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Porto Salvo
- HQ country
- Portugal
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices12 records
Markets served
Zagope business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Infrastructure Construction Projects: Revenue generated through the execution of large-scale construction and engineering projects including airports, highways, bridges, metros, railways, dams, and industrial facilities for public and private sector clients
- Public Works Contracts: Project-based contracts secured through public tenders and direct negotiations with government agencies and state-owned enterprises
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Zagope product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Zagope is a construction and engineering firm that structures and executes large-scale public and private infrastructure projects, including airports, highways and bridges, metro and railway systems, dams and hydropower plants, water and sanitation works, port terminals, industrial facilities, tunnels, and urban buildings. The company operates as a prime contractor or consortium partner across Europe, Africa, and Asia, leveraging multi-jurisdictory ISO-certified management systems.
Product overview
Zagope is a construction and engineering company specializing in public infrastructure works. The company operates as a single integrated service offering rather than a modular platform architecture. Its portfolio comprises diverse construction services including airport construction and expansion, roads/bridges/viaducts, metro and railway construction, dam and hydro power infrastructure, water and sanitation systems, building and urban development, port and sea terminal construction, industrial projects, and tunnel construction. The company executes projects across Europe, Africa, and Asia markets, serving both public and private sector clients.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Airport Construction and Expansion Services Design and construction of airports including passenger terminals, runways, taxiways, and administrative buildings across multiple countries including Angola, Portugal, and Algeria. Served government aviation authorities such as ENANA-EP (four Angola airports — Dundo, Luena, Saurimo, Soyo) and ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal (Faro Airport extension).
- Roads, Bridges and Viaducts Construction Design and construction of highways, expressways, roads, bridges, and viaducts. Major reference projects include the Douro Litoral Highway, the 973-meter Lezírias Bridge over River Tejo with 10.6 km of access viaducts (for Brisa), and the A21 Ericeira–Mafra highway.
- Metro and Railway Construction Construction of metro stations, tunnels, and railway infrastructure including Lisbon Metro expansion (yellow and green lines, Rato–Cais do Sodré), Rossio Railway Tunnel, and the supply of ten quadruple diesel multiple units for the Luanda Railway.
- Dam and Hydro Power Plant Construction Construction of dams, water supply systems, and hydraulic infrastructure including the Boussiaba Dam, Odivelas Dam, and Alqueva Dam projects.
- Water, Sanitation and Environment Infrastructure Construction Construction of wastewater treatment plants, water supply systems, and environmental infrastructure projects including the Setúbal wastewater treatment plant (ETAR de Setúbal).
- Building and Urban Development Construction Construction of buildings, sports complexes, urban infrastructure and public facilities including the Regional Library and Archive of Madeira and sports parks.
- Port and Sea Terminal Construction Construction of ports, cruise terminals, container terminals and sea infrastructure including the Port of Luanda and the Cruise Terminal of Ponta Delgada.
- Industrial Construction Projects Construction of industrial facilities including thermal power plants, mining infrastructure, oil & gas installations, pipelines (e.g., Algeria gas pipeline), and industrial plants.
- Tunnel Construction Construction of road and railway tunnels including Mato Forte Tunnel, Penalva Railway Tunnel, and Rossio Railway Tunnel.
Quantifiable outcome
- Design and construction of 4 airports in Angola improving accessibility in regions with difficult road access
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Zagope
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Zagope technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Zagope partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.
- ComsamajorJoint venture partnership with Comsa for the Lisbon Metro expansion project. Zagope leads the complementary grouping of companies (Zagope, Comsa, ACE) for design and construction of finishing works and systems for Lot 4 of the yellow and green line extension.
- ACE (Agrupamento Complementar de Empresas)majorPartnership within the complementary grouping of companies for the Lisbon Metro expansion project, working alongside Zagope and Comsa for the finishing works and systems of Lot 4.
- Inzag Germany GMBHmajorJoint venture partnership with Inzag Germany GMBH and GAUFF for rehabilitation works of Cuchi-Cutato road section in Angola, implementing a road with 9-meter cross-section and two 3.50-meter roadways.
- GAUFFmajorJoint venture partnership with Inzag Germany GMBH and GAUFF for rehabilitation works of Cuchi-Cutato road section in Angola.
- Inzag Ghana BranchmajorZagope subsidiary Inzag Ghana Branch awarded a new highway construction project (ECR Lot 1) worth €256 million, including construction of a 64 km highway, two viaducts, and 11 pedestrian walkways.
- Andrade Gutierrez EngenhariacoreConsortium partnership with Andrade Gutierrez Engenharia and Zagope Angola for the National Institute of Railways of Angola project, involving supply and service provision for purchase of ten quadruple diesel multiple units (DMUs) for the Luanda Railway.
- Andrade Gutierrez GroupcoreZagope is part of the Andrade Gutierrez Group, one of the largest infrastructure and engineering groups in Latin America. The group provides strategic direction, shared resources, and global reach for international operations across Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Zagope competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Somague: Somague is a Portugal-based construction company with infrastructure and civil engineering capabilities, including transport and public works projects. It is comparable because it targets similar Portuguese infrastructure buyers and large civil construction contracts.
- Teixeira Duarte: Teixeira Duarte is a Portuguese construction and engineering group with public works, infrastructure, and international operations. It competes in similar civil engineering categories such as roads, buildings, and infrastructure delivery for public and private clients.
- Mota-Engil: Mota-Engil is a Portuguese engineering and construction group active in transport infrastructure, civil works, concessions, and African markets. It is highly comparable to Zagope due to its Portuguese base, public infrastructure focus, and international/Africa execution footprint.
- Conduril: Conduril is a Portuguese civil engineering contractor focused on public works, roads, bridges, hydraulic works, and international infrastructure projects. Its project-based construction model and presence in Portuguese-speaking African markets make it a close operating peer.
Broad incumbents
- ACCIONA: ACCIONA is a global infrastructure and renewable-energy group with construction, water, transport, and civil engineering operations. It overlaps with Zagope in infrastructure EPC, water works, transport projects, and sustainability-oriented public procurement.
- Webuild: Webuild is an Italian infrastructure contractor specializing in dams, rail and metro systems, bridges, roads, and complex civil works. It is comparable because Zagope also delivers dams, metro/rail works, bridges, and large public infrastructure projects.
- Ferrovial Construction: Ferrovial Construction delivers major transport infrastructure, rail, roads, airports, bridges, and tunnels globally. It is comparable to Zagope on project complexity and public-sector infrastructure exposure, though it is much larger and more diversified.
- FCC Construcción: FCC Construcción is a Spanish construction group focused on transport infrastructure, buildings, hydraulic works, and civil engineering. It is comparable through its public-works contracting model and overlapping roads, tunnels, rail, water, and bridge capabilities.
- Sacyr: Sacyr is a Spanish infrastructure, construction, and concessions group active in roads, transport, water, and complex civil works. It overlaps with Zagope in large public infrastructure delivery but operates at a broader global incumbent scale.
- VINCI Construction: VINCI Construction is a global civil engineering and construction leader delivering roads, bridges, rail, airports, hydraulic works, and complex infrastructure. It is a broad incumbent peer because it offers overlapping capabilities at a much larger international scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Zagope social profiles
Digital presenceZagope compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Zagope financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Zagope leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles22 records
Zagope subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Zagope funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Zagope M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Zagope
What does Zagope do?
Zagope is a construction and engineering firm that structures and executes large-scale public and private infrastructure projects, including airports, highways and bridges, metro and railway systems, dams and hydropower plants, water and sanitation works, port terminals, industrial facilities, tunnels, and urban buildings. The company operates as a prime contractor or consortium partner across Europe, Africa, and Asia, leveraging multi-jurisdictory ISO-certified management systems.
Is Zagope a public or private company?
Zagope is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Zagope founded?
Zagope was founded in 1967. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Zagope based?
Zagope is headquartered in Porto Salvo, Portugal, in the Europe region.
How does Zagope make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Infrastructure Construction Projects are the primary driver. The others are public Works Contracts.
Who are Zagope's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Somague, Teixeira Duarte, Mota-Engil and Conduril. Broad incumbents are ACCIONA, Webuild, Ferrovial Construction, FCC Construcción, Sacyr and VINCI Construction.
Does Zagope have an API?
No public API is recorded for Zagope.
What industry is Zagope in?
Zagope's product category is Civil Engineering and Public Infrastructure Construction. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAEADAA, Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations), with a secondary code of EUAEAAAD, Hydropower Plant EPC (Dam, Run-of-River, Pumped Hydro Civil Works). Its SIC code is 1623.