Grid Connection Manager – Data Centre Projects (Finland)

Location: Finland (preferred) | UK / Europe considered with Finland experience

Travel: Regular travel to Finland (sites, utilities, stakeholders)

About the Company

A specialist consultancy focused exclusively on data centres and critical infrastructure, supporting clients across the full lifecycle from land strategy through to delivery and operations. The business works with hyperscalers, developers, and investors to deliver complex, high-value projects globally, with particular strength in utilities, grid connections, and infrastructure integration.

The Role

Seeking a Grid Connection Manager to support the delivery of hyperscale and large-scale data centre developments across Finland.

This role will be critical in securing, managing, and delivering grid connections to enable construction and operation of mission-critical infrastructure. You will act as the key interface between developers, contractors, and grid operators, ensuring power is delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to programme milestones.

Key Responsibilities

Grid Strategy & Delivery

Lead the end-to-end grid connection process from early feasibility through to energisation

Develop and manage grid connection strategies aligned with project timelines

Support site selection with power availability assessments and due diligence

Manage capacity applications, connection agreements, and technical compliance

Stakeholder & Utility Interface

Act as the primary interface with TSOs / DSOs (e.g. Fingrid and local operators)

Lead negotiations on connection agreements, timelines, and technical solutions

Coordinate with ICPs, designers, and contractors for delivery of grid infrastructure

Project Integration

Work closely with development, design, and construction teams to align grid delivery with build programmes

Provide technical input into substation design, routing, and connection solutions

Support procurement of consultants, contractors, and utility partners

Commercial & Risk Management

Manage budgets related to grid connection scope, including utility costs and infrastructure works

Identify and mitigate risks related to grid constraints, delays, and regulatory challenges

Drive optimisation of cost, programme, and technical solutions

Regulatory & Compliance

Navigate Finnish regulatory frameworks, permits, and approvals for grid connections

Ensure compliance with all technical, environmental, and legal requirements

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience:

Proven experience managing grid connections for large-scale infrastructure projects (data centres, renewables, or similar)

Strong understanding of transmission and distribution networks, grid capacity, and connection processes

Experience working with grid operators in Finland (highly desirable)

Track record delivering grid connections through development and construction phases

Technical & Commercial Skills:

Knowledge of -

Grid connection agreements and permitting

Substation and HV infrastructure (e.g. 110kV / 220kV+)

Programme and cost management

Ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and negotiations

Personal Attributes:

Strong communicator with ability to influence senior stakeholders

Proactive, solutions-oriented, and commercially aware

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth data centre environment

Willingness to travel regularly to Finland

Location & Flexibility:

Preferred: Finland-based

Also considered: UK or Europe-based candidates with strong Finland project experience

Regular travel to Finland required for site visits, utility meetings, and project delivery

Ideal Backgrounds:

Data centre developers / operators

Utilities or grid operators

Renewable energy developers (solar, wind, BESS)

Engineering consultancies specialising in HV infrastructure

For more information please contact Oli Coote: o.coote@capstone-recruitment.com or Sam Lee: s.lee@capstone-recruitment.com