Winthrop Technologies

Turnkey data centre construction contractor

Finnish Licensed Water & Sewage Manager

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeVaasa, FinlandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A valid Finnish Water & Sewage Manager Licence (Vesi- ja viemärityön vastaava työnjohtaja) is essential.
A recognised technical qualification in plumbing, building services, or mechanical engineering is required.
At least 5 years of experience managing water and sewage works on construction projects in Finland is required.
Strong knowledge of Finnish building regulations, codes, and inspection processes is required.
Experience working with local authorities and certification bodies is required.
Strong organisational, communication, and documentation skills are required.
Ability to manage subcontractors and multiple work fronts effectively is required.
Proficiency in basic information technology systems and project documentation platforms is required.

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 the 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 and 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 the 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.

Desired Qualifications

A background in large-scale projects such as data centres, industrial, commercial, or infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

Finnish Licensed Water & Sewage Manager

Winthrop Technologies · Vaasa, Finland · Full-time · Posted 2026-02-11

Workplace: on_site

Department: Finland

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 are fully adhered to during all activities

• Participate in site meetings, coordination meetings, and authority inspections

Requirements

• 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

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About the Company

Winthrop Technologies

Turnkey data centre construction contractor

Winthrop Technologies is a European turnkey data centre construction partner that acts as a general contractor, delivering end-to-end projects from design to commissioning for hyperscale and colocation clients. It uses BIM and off-site fabrication to speed up delivery and improve quality, reducing on-site contractor complexity by handling civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning services. The company stands out through its engineer-led approach and early adoption of modular/off-site construction across eight European countries, focusing on rapid delivery of mission-critical facilities. Its goal is to grow a scalable European data centre delivery platform to meet rising AI and cloud demand while maintaining continuity through leadership and strong client relationships.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1995

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