Finnish Licensed Water & Sewage Manager

Winthrop Technologies; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on Europe's largest data centre projects

Career growth and professional development

Competitive salary package

Supportive and dynamic team culture

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Finland is seeking a licensed responsible manager for water and sewage works. The ideal candidate will have a valid Finnish Water & Sewage Manager Licence and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing such works on construction projects. You will ensure compliance with building regulations and coordinate subcontractors, focusing on quality and safety. This role offers opportunities for career growth and a competitive salary package within a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing water and sewage works on construction projects in Finland.
• Strong knowledge of Finnish building regulations, codes, and inspection processes.
• Experience working with local authorities and certification bodies.

Responsibilities

• Act as the licensed responsible manager for water and sewage works.
• Ensure compliance with Finnish Building Act and local authority requirements.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors on site.
• Maintain statutory site documentation and compliance certificates.
• Monitor quality, safety, and progress of installations.

Skills

Management of water and sewage works

Knowledge of Finnish building regulations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage subcontractors

Proficiency in basic IT systems

Education

Valid Finnish Water & Sewage Manager Licence

Technical qualification in plumbing, building services, or mechanical engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Act as the licensed responsible manager (Vastaava työnjohtaja) for water and sewage works in accordance with Finnish regulations
• Ensure all water supply and sewage installations comply with Finnish Building Act, Decrees, and local authority requirements
• Liaise with local building control authorities, inspectors, and third-party certifiers as required
• Review and approve water and sewage-related method statements, risk assessments, and inspection & test plans
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors carrying out water and wastewater works
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and permits
• Monitor quality, safety, and programme of water and sewage installations
• Maintain statutory site documentation, inspection records, and compliance certificates
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and approvals for handover and commissioning
• Identify and manage non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Support the Project Manager with planning, sequencing, and progress reporting
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental requirements are fully adhered to during all activities
• Participate in site meetings, coordination meetings, and authority inspections
• Valid Finnish Water & Sewage Manager Licence (Vesi- ja viemärityön vastaava työnjohtaja) – essential
• Recognised technical qualification in plumbing, building services, or mechanical engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing water and sewage works on construction projects in Finland
• Strong knowledge of Finnish building regulations, codes, and inspection processes
• Experience working with local authorities and certification bodies
• Background in large-scale projects such as data centres, industrial, commercial, or infrastructure projects is highly desirable
• Strong organisational, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to manage subcontractors and multiple work fronts effectively
• Proficient in basic IT systems and project documentation platforms

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on Europe’s largest and most advanced data centre projects.
• Career growth and professional development in a fast-expanding sector.
• Competitive salary package.
• Supportive, dynamic, and collaborative team culture.

Winthrop Technologies ltd is an equal opportunities employer