Finnish Licensed Water & Sewage Manager
About the job
- 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.
- 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.
- A background in large-scale projects such as data centres, industrial, commercial, or infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
About the company
Winthrop Technologies provides end-to-end data centre construction as a general contractor in Europe, handling design, civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and commissioning work for hyperscale and colocation clients. It delivers projects from concept through commissioning, using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and off-site fabrication to speed delivery and reduce on-site contractor complexity. The company differentiates itself with an engineer-led approach, early BIM adoption, modular construction, and a focus on rapid delivery of mission-critical facilities across eight European countries. Its goal is to scale a European data centre delivery platform with large-scale, high-quality projects while growing its footprint and maintaining leadership continuity, supported by a strategic Blackstone partnership.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Founded
1995
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 2026 projects show active work in Italy, Netherlands, Finland, and Ireland.
- Winthrop still markets itself as Europe's leading dedicated turnkey data centre delivery provider.
- The 2024 Blackstone partnership supports funding for larger AI-driven data centre programs.
What critics are saying
- Winthrop's current portfolio is concentrated in hyperscale builds, exposing schedule and client concentration risk.
- Bertonico, Amsterdam, Kirkkonummi, Espoo, and Vaasa projects demand flawless commissioning in 2026.
- A major delay or cost overrun on one 96MW campus can damage Blackstone confidence.
What makes Winthrop Technologies unique
- Engineer-led delivery under Anne Dooley and Barry English still defines execution culture.
- Blackstone owns 50.7% since April 2024, signaling institutional backing and discipline.
- June 2026 chair appointment to Ulrich Spiesshofer strengthens governance for Europe expansion.
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Benefits
- Professional Development Budget