Latest news and stories about job creation in work in Porto, Portugal for expats and residents.
Portugal is set to launch a new Economic and Business District, a strategic urban development project aimed at stimulating the commercial property market and fostering long-term job creation.
The office market in Porto is experiencing high demand, with one-third of the 98,600 square metres currently under construction already reserved.
TAP is investing €20 million to build a new aircraft maintenance hub and hangar in Porto, a project due to take two years and expected to create about 200 jobs. The move is intended to increase the carrier’s maintenance self-sufficiency, reduce outsourcing and boost operational autonomy as the airline undergoes privatisation, while Porto’s network will be strengthened with services to Terceira, Praia, Tel Aviv and an enhanced link to Boston.
LTPlabs, a Portuguese company specialising in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics, is looking to hire 20 professionals with technical qualifications. According to Inês Vasconcelos, HR Director at LTPlabs, the consultancy is seeking talent with technical skills, team spirit, and a strong work ethic to drive business growth. In this second edition of the 'Shapers' recruitment programme, the company, based in Senhora da Hora, Matosinhos, aims to attract tech profiles in areas such as Frontend Development, UX/UI design, DevOps, SysAdmin, Data Science, Data Engineering, ML Engineering, and Software Engineering. Applications are open until 31 July, with the selection process taking place over the summer. The Shapers programme, which has already required an investment of half a million euros, aims to increase the capacity for implementing and developing AI solutions. LTPlabs currently employs 140 people and aims to reach 200 by the end of the year. Founded in 2015, the AI (Analytical and Generative) and Advanced Analytics specialist has over 70 clients, including Worten, Sonae MC, Galp, BPI, and Unilever. LTPlabs also has projects and clients in Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, with offices in the UK and Brazil. In 2025, LTPlabs recorded a turnover of 12 million euros and was certified as a Great Place to Work. Additionally, Bynd has a 30-million-euro fund to invest in tech startups.
The aerospace company is looking to increase its operations and footprint within the Portuguese market.
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The fintech company is opening a new office in Matosinhos, aiming to hire 250 new employees to support its growth in the Portuguese market.
Revolut announced this Friday its move to a new space in Matosinhos, which will host one of its sales hubs in the Iberian Peninsula. The new office was designed to accommodate the rapid growth of teams and operations, with the company planning to invest at least 30 million euros in Portugal by 2028.
Submission of applications runs until May 26.
The organization aims to strengthen its standing within the European tech ecosystem.
Airbus Atlantic is increasing its industrial footprint in Portugal by expanding its manufacturing facility located in Santo Tirso.
The Mayor of Porto, Pedro Duarte, argued this Thursday that the city is consolidating itself as an “increasingly relevant European hub” in the areas of technology and innovation, highlighting the growth of the startup ecosystem and the city's growing international recognition among investors and entrepreneurs. During the session...
Major fashion retailers are looking for new manufacturing partners in Portugal during the record-breaking Intertex trade fair.
Primark will invest 45 million euros and create 300 jobs by the summer of 2027 across four new stores in Castelo Branco, Porto, Setúbal, and Vila Nova de Gaia, as well as the expansion of its existing store at Fórum Coimbra. In an interview with the Lusa agency, the sales director for Primark in Portugal and Spain...
Brazilian female entrepreneurs are driving business growth in Portugal by focusing on technological innovation.
The American company UJET has established its first Portuguese office, selecting Porto to serve as its primary technology hub for Europe.
The first centre in the country for the Open Office brand, part of the International Workplace Group (IWG) dedicated to hybrid work solutions, has opened in the city of Amarante, replacing the former I-Side coworking space. With a capacity for 89 workstations, this centre, which also includes private offices and creative areas, is presented as...
Open to 50 migrants and featuring simultaneous translation into English, registration is free but limited to unemployed migrants residing in the city of Porto.
Among the complaints is the alleged delay in salary payments over the last few months.
Littler Portugal strengthens its presence with a new office in Porto. Littler Portugal continues to consolidate its growth path in the national market with the opening of an office in Porto, expanding its geographical coverage and reinforcing its proximity to companies and organisations in the Northern region, according to a statement from the firm.
Greater Porto will gain 51,000 square metres of new office space this year, according to Sofia Pires, head of Commercial Real Estate at Dils in Porto. She notes that 70% of this new supply is already taken, as companies increasingly encourage employees to return to the office to foster collaboration and culture. Developers are responding to this demand, with 130,000 square metres of office space expected to reach the market by 2028, including major projects like HOP - Heart of Porto, Spark Matosinhos, and various redevelopments by Avenue, Sonae Sierra, Grupo Ferreira, and Mota-Engil. These new developments prioritise sustainability, ESG standards, and green certifications to attract and retain talent. Last year, commercial real estate investment in Portugal reached €2.8 billion, with the Northern region, particularly Greater Porto, attracting significant international interest.
At the opening of Qualifica 2026 in Matosinhos, the leader of the AEP advocates for closer ties between schools and companies and emphasizes the importance of young people's social skills.
“Three years ago I was here and promised a lot of growth for Porto and I kept my promise. We will support you and continue to invest in this hub,” guaranteed Sven Schneider, CFO of Infineon Technologies, before an audience mostly composed of employees from Infineon Technologies Business Solutions (ITBS), at the new building in TecMaia – Science and Technology Park.
The Alstom factory in Matosinhos, to be built as part of the purchase of 153 trains by CP, will manufacture 81 trainsets for the suburban lines of Cascais, Lisbon, and Porto, with the remaining 72 being manufactured in Barcelona, Lusa reported. According to the amendment to the contract signed between CP, the French multinational Alstom, and...
Vicky Foods has reached an agreement with Adam Foods to acquire the bakery brand Panrico, including key industrial assets such as the Gulpilhares factory in Portugal. The facility spans over 50,000 square metres and features three sliced bread production lines with an annual capacity of 21,000 tonnes. The deal, the value of which remains undisclosed, covers both the Portuguese and Spanish markets and strengthens Vicky Foods' position in the bread category, which has been its primary business line by sales volume since 2022. Last year, Panrico generated over 23.8 million euros in revenue across both markets.
Camila Barbosa, a Brazilian English teacher with 20 years of experience, has launched a social impact project in Porto: an English course specifically for immigrant women. Inspired by a personal experience with xenophobia, Barbosa created the course to help immigrants access qualified work, noting that English is crucial for professional growth in Portugal. The online, live-taught course offers flexible learning for shift workers, fosters a supportive community, and has already helped students overcome language barriers to advance their careers.
The Spanish construction firm Eigo Construcciones has opened an office in Porto, reports El Economista. The goal is to expand its business in Portugal, which began in 2023, with a focus on the logistics and data centre segments. The company currently has 19 projects underway between Spain and Portugal.
São Paulo businessman Thiago Tavares plans to expand the Holy Sandwich Shop restaurant in Portugal and invest in social projects in the country. “We are studying where we can help and contribute,” he says.
The Brazilian multinational WEG, specialising in the manufacture and sale of electric motors and other components, is expanding its industrial site in Portugal with a new 7,500-square-metre logistics warehouse that will increase operational capacity and free up “essential areas” to bolster the production of large medium- and high-voltage motors...
