​OHL Manager – Onshore Wind

Location: Finland
Contract Type: Contract / Freelance
Sector: Onshore Wind / Grid / Overhead Lines
Start Date: To be confirmed
Duration: Long-term project assignment
Languages: Finnish and English required

The Opportunity

TGRC is supporting a major renewable energy developer with anticipated contract requirements across a large onshore wind construction portfolio in Finland.

We are looking to speak with experienced OHL Managers / Overhead Line Construction Managers with strong experience in overhead line engineering, construction supervision, grid infrastructure and renewable energy projects.

This is a specialist role suited to someone who can manage the technical, construction and interface requirements of an overhead line scope within a major onshore wind project.

The Role

The OHL Manager will be responsible for steering engineering and supervising construction activities relating to the overhead line scope on behalf of the client.

The role will involve working closely with the Construction Project Manager, Grid Manager, Site Manager, contractors, consultants and relevant grid stakeholders to ensure the OHL scope is delivered safely, to specification and in line with the project programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the overhead line scope from engineering through to construction and handover.

• Review and steer OHL engineering design, approvals and technical documentation.

• Monitor construction progress, contractor performance and programme delivery.

• Coordinate interfaces between OHL works, the wind farm internal grid, substation, civil works and turbine scopes.

• Support coordination with Fingrid and other grid or regulatory stakeholders where required.

• Coordinate any interruption requirements relating to transmission line interfaces.

• Arrange, lead and document technical reviews, site meetings and handover meetings.

• Prepare meeting minutes, inspection records, protocols and progress documentation.

• Coordinate document exchange between contractors, owner’s engineer and consultants.

• Monitor contractor QA/QC activity across OHL works.

• Identify construction, interface and programme risks and support mitigation planning.

• Ensure OHL works are delivered in line with agreed specifications, contract requirements and project standards.

• Represent the client professionally with contractors, stakeholders and project partners.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or a related discipline.

• Strong experience in overhead line construction, grid infrastructure or transmission projects.

• Experience in onshore wind, renewable energy, transmission, distribution or major electrical infrastructure projects.

• Good understanding of OHL engineering, design review, construction sequencing and site supervision.

• Knowledge of grid connection interfaces, substation/grid solutions and construction contracts.

• Strong planning, reporting, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants, grid operators and project stakeholders.

• Good understanding of QA/QC and HSE requirements on construction projects.

• Experience using Outlook, MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

• Fluency in Finnish and English.

Apply

If you are an experienced OHL Manager, Overhead Line Manager or Transmission Line Construction Manager with renewable energy or grid infrastructure experience in Finland or the wider Nordic market, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.