Finland’s Q2 2026 project activity is increasingly shaped by technical execution across energy infrastructure, industrial manufacturing and life science, digital infrastructure, and defence capability development.
Rather than broad construction expansion alone, activity is progressing through engineering delivery, systems integration, commissioning preparation, and operational readiness phases. This continues to increase demand for specialist technical and engineering functions across Finland’s industrial and infrastructure sectors.
Energy
OX2 Battery Energy Storage Projects – Kannisto and Korkeamaa
OX2 has moved forward with investment and implementation preparation for its first battery energy storage projects in Finland, representing a combined capacity of 235 MW / 470 MWh. The facilities are being developed alongside the Kannisto and Korkeamaa wind farms, while Statkraft has signed a long-term optimisation agreement linked to future operation of the battery systems.
Grid connection preparation, electrical infrastructure coordination, automation integration, and technical systems implementation are now progressing across the projects as delivery phases become increasingly focused on operational functionality and commissioning preparation.
Current delivery phases are increasing demand across electrical infrastructure, automation engineering, battery systems integration, commissioning preparation, QA/QC, protection and control systems, and technical site coordination.
Sources:
- https://www.ox2.com/newsroom/press-releases-news/2026/ox2-to-invest-in-energy-storage-in-finland/
- https://www.statkraft.com/newsroom/news-and-stories/2026/statkraft-signs-contract-with-OX2-to-optimize-large-scale-batteries-in-finland/
- https://renewablesnow.com/news/ox2-to-invest-in-co-locating-finnish-wind-farms-with-235-mw-of-bess-1290312/
What to follow in Q3 2026 – Energy
- Technical integration linked to grid infrastructure
- Expansion of automation and commissioning preparation
- Increased coordination around operational readiness phases
Industrial Manufacturing & Life Science
Fermion Pharmaceutical Facility Upgrade – Hanko
Fermion’s pharmaceutical facility in Hanko is progressing through a technical upgrade programme focused on production capability expansion and process modernisation. Rejlers has been appointed as engineering partner for the conversion of an existing production unit into a modern pharmaceutical manufacturing environment aligned with current pharmaceutical production standards.
The ongoing phase includes process engineering, piping design, instrumentation, electrical engineering, layout planning, and structural engineering connected to future manufacturing readiness. Engineering-intensive delivery phases are now becoming central across validation planning, technical coordination, and process infrastructure preparation.
Engineering and process preparation activities are increasing demand across process engineering, piping and utility systems, E&I engineering, instrumentation, automation, GMP-related support, QA/QC, validation, and technical coordination functions.
Sources:
- https://www.rejlers.com/newsroom/news/2026/04/rejlers-supports-capacity-expansion-at-pharmaceutical-facility-in-finland/
- https://www.inderes.fi/en/releases/rejlers-supports-capacity-expansion-at-pharmaceutical-facility-in-finland
- https://www.rejlers.com/se/nyhetsrum/pressmeddelanden-och-nyheter/2026/04/rejlers-bidrar-till-okad-kapacitet-for-lakemedelsanlaggning-i-finland/
What to follow in Q3 2026 – Industrial Manufacturing & Life Science
- Continued engineering delivery across process systems
- Technical preparation linked to production readiness
- Increased demand for validation, QA/QC, and E&I support
Data Centers
XTX Markets Data Center Expansion – Kajaani
The XTX Markets expansion project in Kajaani continues progressing through technically focused delivery phases following agreements covering interior finishing, building services engineering, and commissioning preparation for the second data center facility.
MEP coordination, cooling infrastructure integration, technical systems installation, and operational preparation are now progressing across the site as the project moves further into technically integrated infrastructure delivery linked to future hyperscale operations.
The first facility is expected to become operational during 2026 while additional expansion phases remain planned for the site, supporting continued digital infrastructure activity in the region.
Technical infrastructure activity continues to drive demand across HV/LV electrical infrastructure, cooling systems, HVAC specialists, commissioning engineers, MEP coordination, controls engineering, QA/QC, technical documentation, and operational readiness support.
Sources:
- https://www.yitgroup.com/en/news-repository/investor-news/yit-and-xtx-markets-agree-on-interior-finishing-and-building-services-contract-for-the-second-data-center-building-in-kajaani
- https://www.yit.fi/en/projects/xtx-markets-data-center-in-kajaani
- https://yle.fi/a/74-20215962
What to follow in Q3 2026 – Data Centers
- Continued technical systems installation
- Expansion of commissioning and integration activity
- Progression towards operational readiness and testing phases
Defence
Finnish F-35 Capability Development – Rovaniemi and Linnavuori
Finland’s F-35 programme is progressing further into operational preparation phases ahead of the first aircraft deliveries expected later in 2026. Patria’s new F135 engine assembly and maintenance facility in Linnavuori has now been completed and handed over, while infrastructure readiness and technical preparation activities continue across the Finnish Air Force system.
Maintenance capability, logistics preparation, systems integration, and long-term operational support structures are becoming increasingly important as Finland prepares for future F-35 operational deployment and technical support readiness.
For individuals working internationally, operational preparation phases are increasing demand across systems integration, electrical infrastructure, facility engineering, maintenance coordination, QA/QC, logistics support, HSE, technical documentation, and operational readiness functions.
Sources:
- https://www.patriagroup.com/newsroom/news/2025/assembly-and-maintenance-facility-for-f-35-fighter-jet-engines-completed-in-linnavuori-nokia
- https://defence-industry.eu/finland-patria-completes-f-35-engine-facility-in-nokia-marking-milestone-in-defence-cooperation/
- https://mroworldmag.com/2025/10/31/new-f-35-engine-hub-officially-opens-in-nokia-finland/
What to follow in Q3 2026 – Defence
- Expansion of technical integration and maintenance capability
- Continued operational preparation linked to aircraft introduction
- Increased demand for logistics and technical support functions
Cross-Sector Workforce Outlook
Workforce demand in Finland is increasingly concentrated around projects progressing through engineering delivery, systems integration, commissioning preparation, and operational readiness phases.
The most relevant functions include:
- Automation and instrumentation engineers
- Electrical infrastructure specialists
- Process and piping engineers
- Commissioning engineers and managers
- HVAC and cooling specialists
- QA/QC and validation professionals
- GMP and compliance specialists
- Technical coordinators and planners
- MEP and controls engineers
- HSE and operational support roles
Demand is strongest in projects where technical implementation, operational functionality, and long-term systems performance are becoming more important than large-scale civil construction activity alone.
Summary
Finland’s Q2 2026 project landscape is increasingly shaped by technically integrated delivery across energy storage, industrial manufacturing and life science, digital infrastructure, and defence capability development.
Several Finland Q2 2026 projects are now progressing further into commissioning preparation, systems integration, and operational readiness phases where workforce demand continues to increase across specialist technical functions.
For agencies, the strongest opportunities are concentrated around projects entering technically intensive delivery phases, where demand for commissioning, automation, electrical infrastructure, process integration, and operational readiness support is expected to continue through 2026 and beyond.
Disclaimer
This Insight is based on publicly available information and verified sources. Northern Partners provides this overview for informational purposes only and does not claim involvement in the projects described.
