Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCM) Manager - Finnsementti

CRH; Espoo; On-site; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials company is seeking a Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCM) Manager in Espoo, Finland. This role involves developing low-carbon binder solutions and requires strong expertise in concrete technology. The candidate will collaborate internally and externally, contributing to reducing Finland's CO₂ emissions. Benefits include wellness allowances and opportunities for international networking.

Benefits

Exercise/culture allowances

Massage allowances

Occupational health care

Holiday apartment in Saariselkä

Company bicycle benefit

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in concrete strength and durability properties.
• Ability to operate independently and demonstrate initiative.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop various binder solutions.
• Collaborate with procurement, technical, production, and customers.
• Develop and manage the modeling tool for concrete.

Skills

Concrete technology

Research and testing methods for cement-based materials

Proficiency in English

Skills in Finnish

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

Finnsementti builds a greener future. All our operations aim to reduce the carbon footprint and emissions from cement production. With our low-carbon binders, we drive concrete construction toward zero emissions. We also prioritize a safe working environment, delivering the best customer experience, open collaboration, and the courage to innovate. We are part of the CRH Group, one of the world’s leading building materials companies.

We are looking for a Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCM) Manager to join our Sustainability Department. The SCM Manager is responsible for researching and developing various binder solutions. The role covers current and future cement additives, entirely new binder applications, and the exploration and development of new analysis and research methods. Internally, the SCM Manager will work closely not only with their own department but also with procurement, the technical department, production, and customers. Additionally, the role involves collaboration with research institutions, universities, and industry organizations. The role also includes the development of Betometri, a modeling tool for concrete heat and strength development.

Concrete construction is facing major changes in the coming years as low-carbon building becomes part of everyday life. As the SCM Manager, you will play a key role in driving this transformation and reducing Finland’s CO₂ emissions.

Our research and development efforts are supported by our international parent company, CRH, which employs 75,000 people across 29 countries on four continents. In Finland, we work closely with CRH’s European Innovation Center and other development-focused support functions. Being part of a large group offers excellent opportunities for international networking and professional growth.

The role requires strong expertise in concrete strength and durability properties, concrete technology, and research and testing methods for cement-based materials. The role involves operating independently and demonstrating initiative in daily responsibilities. Proficiency in English and sufficient skills in Finnish are also required.

This is a specialist role where we expect the SCM Manager to stay informed about key industry events and actively pursue continuous learning. We invest in career development, which is reflected in our employees’ satisfaction. To support your well-being, we offer benefits such as exercise/culture and massage allowances, occupational health care, a holiday apartment in Saariselkä, and a company bicycle benefit.

This role can be partially performed remotely; your location can be either our office in Espoo or Parainen. We are open to candidates across Europe willing to relocate to Finland.

For more information, please contact Sini Ruokonen, Team Leader - Product Development and Customer Service, at [phone]. The best times to reach Sini are on Thursday, September 4th from 8–9 AM and 3–4 PM, Thursday, September 11th from 8–9 AM and 3–4 PM, or Wednesday, September 17th from 8–9 AM and 3–4 PM.

The selected candidate must pass a pre-employment health check, which may include drug testing.

Interested? Apply by September 21, 2025. We hope to receive your application soon and may conduct video interviews with suitable candidates during the application period.

At Finnsementti, we are pioneers in green construction, and we want you to join us in building a low-carbon future!

Date: 2 Sept 2025

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