European Workers Solutions supplies skilled, pre-vetted Romanian construction workers to contractors and construction companies across the Netherlands. Whether you need tradespeople for housing developments, commercial construction, civil engineering works, or large infrastructure programmes, we deliver reliable, EU-compliant workforce solutions built around your project needs.

The Netherlands faces one of the most acute construction labour shortages in Europe. With tens of thousands of unfilled positions in the Dutch construction sector and an ambitious national housing programme requiring hundreds of thousands of new homes by 2030, Dutch contractors are under significant pressure to source skilled labour quickly and at scale. Romanian construction workers — EU citizens with strong trade qualifications and proven site experience — have become an essential resource for construction companies operating across the Netherlands.

Why Dutch Contractors Choose Romanian Construction Workers

Romanian workers bring recognised EU trade qualifications, practical site experience from projects across Western Europe, and a strong work ethic that fits the pace and standards of Dutch construction projects. As EU citizens, they require no work permits and can be deployed immediately under the worker framework.

For Dutch contractors, the practical benefits are clear: competitive all-in day rates compared to local labour, fast mobilisation timelines, full EU compliance managed end-to-end, and workers who are accustomed to operating on international sites. European Workers Solutions handles every aspect of the process — recruitment, screening, documentation, and logistics — so your project team receives qualified, job-ready workers without the administrative overhead.

Construction Trades We Supply to the Netherlands

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

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

Specialist trades: scaffolders, structural steelworkers, heavy equipment operators (excavator, crane, piling rigs), welders (MIG/MAG/TIG).

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

MEP trades: electricians (NEN-certified installation), plumbers, HVAC assistants.

General: site labourers, material handlers, traffic management operatives.

All candidates are pre-screened with verifiable project experience. For a full breakdown of trade profiles, visit our Services page.

worker Compliance for the Netherlands

Deploying workers to the Netherlands under the worker framework involves specific administrative obligations. European Workers Solutions manages all of this as part of our service.

NLWKI Notification: All employers placing workers to the Netherlands must register via the NLWKI online portal before work begins. We complete this notification on your behalf and maintain all required records.

Employment documentation is handled by our team.

CAO Compliance: Romanian workers deployed in the Dutch construction sector must receive pay and conditions in line with the applicable collective labour agreement (CAO voor de Bouwnijverheid). We ensure all pay arrangements comply with Dutch minimum standards and relevant CAO requirements.

EU labour law framework applicable. We structure longer engagements accordingly and manage all compliance obligations.

Recruitment Timeline and Process

Our structured process is designed to get the right workers to your Dutch project site within two to four weeks of initial contact.

Day 1–2: We assess your requirements — trade types, site location in the Netherlands, number of workers, programme start date, duration, and any specific qualifications or experience required.

Day 3–7: We match your requirements against our database of pre-screened Romanian workers and present candidate profiles for your review.

Day 7–14: You approve candidates. We initiate all legal and administrative processing: Employment documentation is handled by our team. Accommodation is confirmed before arrival. Workers receive a full briefing on Dutch site expectations, safety requirements, and reporting structures.

Practical Expectations When Hiring Romanian Workers in the Netherlands

Most Romanian construction workers communicate in English at a working level, which is well-suited to Dutch construction sites where English is widely used as a site language. Language is rarely a practical barrier for trades work.

Accommodation in the Netherlands can be expensive, particularly in the Randstad region. We strongly recommend confirming housing before mobilisation and can assist with finding suitable worker accommodation near your project site.

Workers are motivated, experienced, and arrive with the right tools and documentation. Retention is strong when site conditions are clear, accommodation is organised, and pay arrangements are honoured from day one.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Hiring Romanian Workers in the Netherlands

Do Romanian workers need a work permit to work in the Netherlands?
No. Romanian citizens are EU nationals with the full right to live and work in the Netherlands without a work permit. Administrative posting requirements (NLWKI notification, Employment documentation is handled by our team. For urgent requirements with immediately available candidates, mobilisation within seven to ten days is possible.

What are typical day rates for Romanian construction workers in the Netherlands?
All-in day rates vary by trade and experience. As a guide, skilled tradespeople typically range from €140–€200 per day, including employer contributions and agency fees. General labourers typically range from €100–€140 per day. These rates represent significant savings compared to equivalent Dutch or Belgian labour.

How does CAO compliance work for worker in the Netherlands?
The Dutch construction CAO (CAO voor de Bouwnijverheid) sets minimum pay and conditions for workers in the sector. Under Dutch law and the EU EU labour law framework applicable. European Workers Solutions ensures all pay arrangements meet CAO requirements before workers arrive on site.

Can you supply workers for projects outside Amsterdam or Rotterdam?
Yes. We supply workers to construction projects across all regions of the Netherlands, including the Randstad, Noord-Holland, Zuid-Holland, Utrecht, Gelderland, Noord-Brabant, and beyond. Project location is assessed during our requirement call and factored into accommodation planning.

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

Can you supply workers for both short-term and long-term projects?
Yes. We work with projects ranging from four weeks to twenty-four months. For longer programmes, we provide dedicated account management and a reserved candidate pool to maintain workforce continuity.

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