European Workers Solutions supplies skilled, pre-vetted Romanian construction workers to contractors and construction companies across Austria. Whether you are managing residential construction, commercial development, civil works, or specialist infrastructure projects, we provide reliable, fully EU-compliant workforce solutions matched to the requirements of the Austrian construction market.

Austria has a strong and consistently active construction sector, yet faces significant structural workforce challenges. Domestic labour supply in key trades — particularly structural workers, concrete specialists, scaffolders, and finishing tradespeople — cannot meet project demand. Romanian construction workers, with their strong trade qualifications, EU status, and experience on international sites, have become a natural and legally straightforward solution for Austrian contractors and project managers.

Why Austrian Contractors Choose Romanian Construction Workers

Romania and Austria share a close working relationship within the EU construction labour market. Romanian workers have been active on Austrian sites for many years and are well known among Austrian contractors for their professionalism, strong trade skills, and reliability. As EU citizens, Romanian workers require no work authorisation and can be posted to Austria under the EU framework quickly and with minimal administrative complexity.

European Workers Solutions handles the full process — from candidate identification and skills verification to BUAK registration, Employment documentation is handled by our team.

Construction Trades We Supply to Austria

We source and deploy workers across all major construction disciplines for projects throughout Austria. Available trades include:

Structural and civil works: formwork carpenters, reinforcement fixers, concrete finishers, civil groundworkers, earthworks operatives.

Specialist trades: scaffolders, structural steelworkers, welders (MIG/MAG/TIG), crane and excavator operators.

Finishing and fit-out: bricklayers, plasterers, tilers, drywall fixers (Trockenbau), painters and decorators, roofers, floor layers, insulation workers.

MEP trades: electricians, plumbers and pipe fitters.

General: site labourers, material handlers, logistics operatives.

All workers are individually pre-screened with verifiable project experience. For a full overview of available profiles and trade categories, visit our Services page.

worker Compliance for Austria

Austria has specific and well-enforced requirements for posting foreign workers. Compliance is non-negotiable, and European Workers Solutions manages all obligations as part of our standard service.

ZKO Notification (Central Coordination Office): All employers placing workers to Austria must submit an advance notification to the ZKO (Zentrale Koordinationsstelle) before work begins. We complete ZKO notifications for all workers and maintain required documentation throughout the posting.

BUAK Registration: Workers in the Austrian construction sector fall under the Bauarbeiter-Urlaubs- und Abfertigungskasse (BUAK), Austria’s construction holiday and severance fund. Employers are required to register worker with BUAK and make the required contributions. European Workers Solutions handles BUAK registration as part of our compliance package.

Employment documentation is handled by our team.

Minimum Wage Compliance: Austrian construction wages are governed by sectoral collective agreements (Kollektivvertrag). worker must receive at least the applicable Austrian minimum rate for their trade classification. We ensure all pay arrangements are compliant before workers begin.

Recruitment Timeline and Process

Our structured process is designed to mobilise qualified workers to your Austrian project site within two to four weeks of initial contact.

Day 1–2: Requirement assessment — we confirm the trades needed, project location in Austria, number of workers, start date, programme duration, and any specific certifications or experience required.

Day 3–7: Candidate selection — we match your requirements against our pre-vetted database and present candidate CVs for your review. Video calls with shortlisted candidates can be arranged.

Day 7–14: Legal and administrative processing — following your approval, we complete ZKO notification, Employment documentation is handled by our team. Accommodation is confirmed before arrival. Workers receive a full site induction briefing before starting.

Practical Expectations When Hiring Romanian Workers in Austria

Romania and Austria share the same language root — Romanian workers generally have a stronger base for learning German than other nationalities, and many have sufficient German for day-to-day site communication. For roles requiring fluent German — supervision, safety coordination — we specifically screen for language ability during recruitment.

Accommodation in Vienna and other major Austrian cities can be expensive. We recommend confirming housing arrangements well before mobilisation. We can assist with identifying suitable worker accommodation near your project site on request.

Romanian workers are familiar with Austrian construction standards and site culture from prior project experience. They integrate well into Austrian site teams and maintain strong performance records when working conditions are well-organised.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Hiring Romanian Workers in Austria

Do Romanian workers need a work permit for Austria?
No. Romanian citizens are EU nationals with the full right to live and work in Austria without a work permit. Posting obligations — ZKO notification, Employment documentation is handled by our team. The notification must be submitted before the workers begin. European Workers Solutions files the ZKO notification on your behalf — you do not need to manage this separately.

What is BUAK and does it apply to worker?
BUAK is Austria’s construction holiday and severance fund. It applies to all workers in the Austrian construction sector, including worker. Employers must register workers and make contributions. We handle BUAK registration and advise on the contribution structure as part of our service.

How quickly can workers be on site in Austria?
Typically within two to four weeks of initial contact. For projects with urgent requirements and available candidates, mobilisation within seven to ten days is possible.

What are typical day rates for Romanian construction workers in Austria?
All-in day rates vary by trade and experience level. As a guide, skilled tradespeople typically range from €130–€190 per day including employer contributions and agency fees. General labourers range from €95–€130 per day — competitive compared to Austrian or German labour costs.

Do Romanian workers speak German?
Many Romanian workers have basic to intermediate German, particularly those with prior experience in Austria or Germany. For roles where site communication in German is critical, we screen explicitly for language level during our recruitment process and present only candidates who meet the requirement.

What is your replacement policy if a worker leaves?
We offer a replacement guarantee on all placements. If a worker is unsuitable and leaves within the first two weeks, we supply a replacement at no additional recruitment cost.

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