Site Supervisor

We are Helsinki Shipyard celebrating 160 years of shipbuilding excellence. Since 1865, we have been designing, building, and commissioning tailor-made, high-class passenger vessels and icebreakers for extreme conditions. We proudly continue the legacy of Helsinkis own Shipyard, right in the heart of Helsinki. With us, you get to design and build the ships under one roof from start to finish, in close collaboration with our customers. Our specialty lies in vessels that operate on the polar seas, but we can build everything from smaller yachts to complex multi-purpose icebreakers. We've built over 50% of the world's icebreakers without us it would be hard to navigate in the icy seas! We are now constructing a new heavy icebreaker for the Canadian government. The vessel will be built in Helsinki before being completed at Davies shipyard in Quebec by 2030. Additionally, the design of two icebreakers for the US Coast Guard has begun and the production of the first vessel will start this summer. Since November 2023, Helsinki Shipyard has been a part of Group Davie together with SATA Shipbuilding in Pori and Chantier Davie in Lévis, Quebec. We are seeking one experienced Hull Inspector and one experienced Outfitting Inspector to strengthen our block production team. In this role, you will work in a key position ensuring the successful delivery of externally produced blocks. You will primarily work abroad at external block production sites, which may vary between projects. During a project, the work will be carried out entirely on site. Between projects, you may be assigned to other production-related specialist roles in Helsinki. In this role, your main responsibilities will include: - Acting as Helsinki Shipyards on-site representative at the block suppliers facilities, overseeing work quality, occupational safety, and production progress. - Participating in inspections and formally accepting the work on behalf of the shipyard, ensuring that all work is completed in accordance with rules, drawings and shipyard quality requirements. - Production progress reporting in accordance with the shipyards established procedures. - Supporting the block supplier in technical matters and proactively identifying and resolving production-related challenges. What we expect from you - Previous experience as a hull or outfitting inspector on a site, or comparable experience in hull or outfitting production at a shipyard (e.g. in a supervisory or foreman role) - Fluent English skills, both spoken and written, as daily communication with block suppliers is primarily conducted in English. Proficiency in additional languages (such as Lithuanian or Polish) is considered an advantage - A responsible, solution-oriented approach to work - The ability to work independently and make decisions - Good IT skills You will be supported by the other site team members as well as the Helsinki-based block production team. What Do We Offer You? - A role at a shipyard that builds some of the worlds most demanding vessels - The work is varied, meaningful, and full of opportunities to learn and develop - A commitment to environmental responsibility we participate in joint sea monitoring of Helsinkis coastal waters Ready to make an impact? To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by 30.4.2026. Please note we will start reviewing applications already during the application period. We hope you are able to start in the role no later than September 2026, although an earlier start date is also possible. Please note that applications are only accepted via TalentAdore, not via email. If you have any questions, please contact Janika Metsola, Department Manager, Blocks, +358505219470 or janika.metsola@helsinkishipyard.fi A health examination, which also includes a drug test, is conducted as part of the selection process for those chosen for the position. In some positions, a security clearance may also be required. 160 vuotta laivanrakennuksen huippuosaamista Helsingissä - tule mukaan ! Helsinki Shipyard on erikoistunut vaativissa olosuhteissa toimivien alusten rakentamiseen olemme yksi maailman kokeneimmista jäänmurtajien ja erikoisalusten valmistajista. Toimimme Helsingin Hietalahdessa, meren äärellä, keskellä pääkaupunkia. Aloitamme uuden jäänmurtajan rakentamisen Kanadan hallitukselle. Alus rakennetaan Helsingissä ja viimeistellään Davien telakalla Quebecissä vuoteen 2030 mennessä. Lue lisää projektista[ täältä](https://helsinkishipyard.fi/davie-and-canadian-government-agree-on-heavy-icebreaker-construction-work-to-begin-at-helsinki-shipyard/)!