English-Speaking Construction supervisors in Lisbon

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Covering Lisbon and nearby areas

  • Lisbon
  • Almada
  • Cascais
  • Oeiras
  • Palmela
  • Seixal

Latest reviews for construction supervisors in Lisbon

Real, phone-verified reviews from the expat community.

9

Vasco

Lisbon, Apr 2025

Asaf is a good guy and a good professional, and I like to work with him. He supervised two projects for me - building construction in Barreiro and another house in Grandola - and the results matched my design vision and left me satisfied. The work sites were kept safe and clean. Communication was okay and the price felt fair.

10

Michelle

Lisbon, Oct 2026

As our construction supervisor, Celso was very knowledgeable and thorough throughout the process. He took the time to explain technical issues clearly, raised important concerns, and genuinely tried to protect our interests during the works. I appreciated his professionalism and experience.

10

Maureen

Review of Eva, Jul 2026

Eva helped me with my studio and my workplace, and she did an amazing job. She started by making a mood board, and she felt exactly what I wanted. I explained the kind of feeling I wanted for the studio, and she really got it. She helped me create the place I have now, and I’m still waiting for some furniture pieces, but that is because of the website they were ordered from.

How much do construction supervisors cost in Lisbon?

Real price ranges from the jobs our vetted construction supervisors actually do. Prices updated August 2026

Construction defect inspection

How much does a defect inspection cost in Lisbon?

Identifying and documenting defects, often before a final payment. Cheap next to what it can recover.

Per inspection
€9 to €2,850
Typical project
around €2,118

Construction owner's representative

How much does an owner's representative cost in Lisbon?

Acting for you against the contractor, priced as a percentage or a monthly fee. The most useful role if you cannot be on site.

Fee basis
percentage of the works
Monthly
quoted per project

Construction quality control

How much does construction quality control cost in Lisbon?

Ongoing checks against specification, priced per visit or as part of a management fee.

Per visit
€9 to €2,850
Fee basis
percentage of the works

Construction safety compliance

How much does construction safety compliance cost in Lisbon?

Legally required coordination on larger sites, quoted per project by duration and size.

Quoted per project
by size and duration
Typical project
around €2,118

Construction site inspection

How much does a site inspection cost in Lisbon?

A visit and written report on progress or quality, priced per visit. Useful for owners abroad.

Per visit
€9 to €2,850
Typical project
around €2,118

Budget and contractor coordination

How much does budget and contractor coordination cost in Lisbon?

Comparing quotes and controlling spend, quoted per project. Often pays for itself on the first tender.

Quoted per project
by scope
Typical project
around €2,118

Construction permits and approvals support

How much does permit and approvals support cost in Lisbon?

Handling câmara submissions, quoted per application. Timelines are the council's, not the consultant's.

Per application
quoted per submission
Typical project
around €2,118

Construction project management

Also covers: Renovation project management

How much does construction project management cost in Lisbon?

Overseeing a build on your behalf, usually a percentage of the works rather than a flat fee. Ask how many site visits that buys.

Fee basis
percentage of the works
Typical project
around €2,118

Frequently Asked Questions

What expats want to know before hiring construction supervisors in Lisbon.

Are there English-speaking construction supervisors in Lisbon?
Yes, and more do as the expat community grows. The hard part is knowing who is reliable before you book, so every one we list is reviewed by other expats who have actually used them.
What should I check before hiring construction supervisors in Lisbon?
Read recent reviews, be clear about exactly what you need, and agree the scope and an estimate in writing before any work starts. For anything regulated, check they hold the right credentials for the job.
What is the most important thing to know before booking?
Be clear about what you want and get the price and scope agreed up front, so there are no surprises. Reading other expats' reviews is the quickest way to find someone who does the job well and communicates clearly.
What should I avoid when hiring construction supervisors in Lisbon?
Avoid paying the full amount up front (a deposit can be fair), anyone who will not give a clear quote, and unusually cheap prices that get padded with extras later.
How do I explain what I need if my Portuguese is limited?
A photo, a short video or a written list does most of the talking, and the professionals we list are used to international clients. Booking an English-speaking one takes the stress out of it entirely.
How do you say construction supervisors in Portuguese?
In Portuguese, construction supervisors are usually called fiscais de obra. That is the word to search for or to ask a neighbour, though many professionals here are used to the English term too.
How do I find construction supervisors I can trust in Lisbon?
Check the reviews and any credentials before you book. On Locallista the reviews are phone-verified and the ranking is based on real expat experience, not who paid the most.