Zagope

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Civil engineering construction
• Public infrastructure works
• Airport and highway construction
• Metro and railway projects
• Dam and hydropower construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Porto Salvo

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 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
2. 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

Core 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

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• ComsamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 April 2023Joint 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)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 April 2023Partnership 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 GMBHmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2020Joint 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.
• GAUFFmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2020Joint venture partnership with Inzag Germany GMBH and GAUFF for rehabilitation works of Cuchi-Cutato road section in Angola.
• Inzag Ghana BranchmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 September 2020Zagope 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 EngenhariacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2018Consortium 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 GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZagope 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

Direct 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

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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