Finnish Licensed Water & Sewage Manager

Winthrop Technologies

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Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland on site Until 8/22/2026 5+ years exp First posted February 12, 2026 Last posted February 12, 2026
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 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

 

Winthrop Technologies ltd is an equal opportunities employer

About this role

Summary

Manage water and sewage projects, ensure compliance, supervise subcontractors, uphold safety and quality standards.

Job title

Finnish Licensed Water & Sewage Manager

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

infrastructure

Location requirements

On-site in Vaasa, Finland; some remote work possible.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Finnish Water & Sewage Manager Licencetechnical qualification in plumbing/building services/mechanical engineeringFinnish building regulationsexperience managing water and sewage worksknowledge of Finnish inspection processes

Preferred skills

large-scale project experiencecommunicationdocumentationIT skills

Specializations

water managementsewage systemsregulationsinspectionproject management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Vaasa, Finland

On-site City