European Workers Solutions supplies skilled, pre-vetted Romanian construction workers to contractors and construction companies across Sweden. Whether you are managing residential developments, commercial construction, civil engineering works, or large infrastructure programmes, we provide reliable, fully EU-compliant workforce solutions tailored to the needs of the Swedish construction market.

Sweden has one of the most developed and active construction sectors in Northern Europe, driven by a persistent housing deficit, significant public infrastructure investment, and a growing programme of energy-efficient building renovation. Despite this activity, Sweden faces a chronic shortage of skilled construction workers across core trades — from structural concrete and scaffolding to electrical installation and specialist finishing. Romanian construction workers, with their EU status, strong professional qualifications, and proven site experience, are an increasingly important resource for Swedish contractors seeking reliable labour at competitive cost.

Why Swedish Contractors Choose Romanian Construction Workers

Romania is an EU member state, which means Romanian workers have the full right to live and work in Sweden without a work permit. They can be posted to Sweden under the EU worker framework in a straightforward and legally compliant manner. Romanian tradespeople bring solid trade qualifications, experience on international project sites, and a strong work ethic that fits well with Swedish construction standards and site culture.

European Workers Solutions manages the full process on your behalf — from candidate sourcing and skills verification to Skatteverket registration, Employment documentation is handled by our team. Available trades include:

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

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

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

MEP trades: electricians, plumbers and pipe fitters.

General: site labourers, material handlers, logistics operatives.

All candidates are individually pre-screened with verifiable project references. For a full overview of available trade profiles, visit our Services page.

worker Compliance for Sweden

Sweden has clear and well-enforced requirements for posting foreign workers. Compliance is essential, and European Workers Solutions manages all Swedish posting obligations as a standard part of our service.

Skatteverket Registration: Foreign employers placing workers to Sweden for more than five days within a twelve-month period must register with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket). European Workers Solutions handles Skatteverket registration for all qualifying deployments.

Notification to Arbetsmiljöverket: All foreign employers placing workers to Sweden must notify the Swedish Work Environment Authority (Arbetsmiljöverket) before work begins. We complete this notification for every deployment as part of our standard process.

Employment documentation is handled by our team.

Collective Agreement Wage Compliance: Sweden does not have a statutory national minimum wage — instead, wages in the construction sector are governed by collective agreements (kollektivavtal) negotiated between employer associations and unions (primarily Byggnads). Under Swedish law and the EU EU labour law framework applicable. European Workers Solutions ensures all pay arrangements comply with relevant Swedish collective agreement rates before workers begin.

ID06 Card: Swedish construction sites require all workers — including worker — to carry an ID06 access card. We obtain ID06 cards for all workers before they arrive on site, ensuring full compliance with Swedish site access rules.

Recruitment Timeline and Process

Our structured recruitment process is designed to get qualified workers to your Swedish project site within two to four weeks of initial contact.

Day 1–2: Requirement assessment — we confirm the trades needed, project location in Sweden, number of workers, programme start date, duration, and any specific qualifications or collective agreement requirements.

Day 3–7: Candidate matching — we select pre-vetted profiles from our database and present CVs for your review. Video calls with shortlisted candidates can be arranged for key roles.

Day 7–14: Legal and administrative processing — following your confirmation, we complete Arbetsmiljöverket notification, Employment documentation is handled by our team. Accommodation is confirmed before arrival. Workers receive a full orientation covering Swedish site safety requirements, ID06 usage, and site culture expectations.

Practical Expectations When Hiring Romanian Workers in Sweden

Romanian construction workers communicate effectively in English, which is widely used as a working language on Swedish construction sites with international teams. Swedish-language ability is not typically required for trades work, though for supervisory or safety-critical roles we can screen for Swedish or English proficiency at the required level.

Accommodation in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö requires advance planning, as availability and cost can be significant. We strongly recommend confirming worker housing before mobilisation and can assist with identifying suitable options near your project site.

Swedish construction culture is highly safety-conscious, documentation-oriented, and values clear work planning. Romanian workers with prior Scandinavian site experience adapt quickly. For workers new to Sweden, our pre-deployment briefing specifically covers Swedish site culture, ID06 requirements, and HSE expectations to ensure a smooth start.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Hiring Romanian Workers in Sweden

Do Romanian workers need a work permit to work in Sweden?
No. Romanian citizens are EU nationals with the full right to live and work in Sweden without a work permit. Posting obligations — Arbetsmiljöverket notification, Employment documentation is handled by our team. No worker may enter a Swedish construction site without a valid ID06 card. European Workers Solutions obtains ID06 cards for all workers as a standard part of our deployment process.

How does collective agreement (kollektivavtal) compliance work for worker?
Sweden’s construction wages are set by collective agreements between employer associations and the construction union Byggnads. Under the EU EU labour law framework applicable. European Workers Solutions ensures all pay arrangements meet the applicable kollektivavtal minimum rates before workers begin.

How quickly can Romanian workers be on site in Sweden?
Typically within two to four weeks of initial contact. ID06 card processing requires some lead time, which we factor into the standard mobilisation schedule from the outset to avoid delays.

What are typical all-in day rates for Romanian workers in Sweden?
All-in day rates vary by trade and experience. Due to Sweden’s collective agreement wage requirements, rates are higher than in most EU countries. As a guide, skilled tradespeople typically range from €160–€240 per day including employer contributions and agency fees. Despite this, Romanian workers remain cost-competitive relative to Swedish domestic labour at prevailing market rates.

Can you supply workers for projects in southern Sweden (Skåne) as well as Stockholm?
Yes. We supply workers to construction projects across all regions of Sweden — Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and the Skåne region, as well as northern and more remote locations. Travel logistics and accommodation are planned specifically for each project location during our requirement call.

What is your replacement policy?
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.

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