Finnish Licensed Water & Sewage Manager

Winthrop Engineering Limited; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary package

Dynamic, collaborative team

Job summary

Winthrop Engineering Limited seeks a licensed Water & Sewage Manager in Vaasa, Finland, to oversee water and wastewater works on construction sites. You will act as the approved manager under Finnish regulations and ensure compliance with the Building Act, decrees, and local authority requirements.

You will supervise subcontractors, review method statements and test plans, coordinate inspections, maintain site documentation, and support the Project Manager with planning and progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Licence requirement as Water & Sewage Manager under Finnish regulations.
• Technical qualification in plumbing/building services/mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing water/sewage works on construction projects in Finland.
• Strong knowledge of Finnish building regulations, codes, and inspection processes.
• Experience with local authorities and certification bodies.
• Background in data centres, industrial, commercial, or infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as licensed responsible manager for water and sewage works on site.
• Ensure compliance with Finnish Building Act, decrees, and local authority requirements.
• Review and approve method statements, risk assessments, and inspection/test plans.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors carrying out water and wastewater works.
• Maintain site drawings, specifications, permits, and other statutory documentation.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and approvals for handover and commissioning.
• Support the Project Manager with planning, sequencing, and progress reporting.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental requirements are adhered to at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation

Communication

Education

Finnish Water & Sewage Manager Licence

Plumbing/Building services/Mechanical engineering qualification

Job description

• 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 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
• Minimum5 years’ experience managing water and sewage works on construction projects in Finland
• Strong knowledge ofFinnish building regulations, codes, and inspection processes
• Experience working with local authorities and certification bodies
• Background in large-scale projects such asdata 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

• 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