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Commercial Manager Solar PV

Posted 10 June 2022
Salary Competitive Salary (DOE)
LocationMilan
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
ReferenceBALI-3JN
Contact NameBelinda Auriglietti

Job description

​TGRC is working with an international company specialised in solar PV asset management. They are looking to hire a Commercial Manager to cover various responsibilities, including the business’ legal compliance in relation to contracts and documentation, management of land leases, and business improvement and development.

 

Responsibilities

  • Management and resolution of administrative issues related to the operation of plants/SPVs.

  • Supporting the company’s in-house ‘on-boarding’ process for commercial and legal matters for new sites, including collaboration with other teams and working closely with clients to obtain missing information.

  • Responsible for overall contract management: monitoring, tendering, renewal, checking maturities and managing communications related to both the operation of plants and SPVs. This includes but not limited to: import power, data collector/data aggregator (DCDA), PPAs, property agreements e.g. Leases, components of Share Purchase Agreements, operations & maintenance (O&M), etc.

  • To ensure full delivery against the Management Services Agreement (MSA) and that potential risks of contractual breach and/or breach are raised and addressed to avoid non-compliance of contract. Identify contract optimization opportunities.

  • Monitoring of regulatory deadlines/updates and assessing impact on operational plants and holding companies.

  • Co-ordination of company secretary / corporate governance activities calling Board meetings and shareholders' meetings, etc. as required with regards to plants/SPV.

  • Management of all aspects of land leases, options and associated contracts.

  • Ensure compliance with permits, licenses, authorisations, agreements, Project Contracts, community and biodiversity obligations.

  • Working alongside the company’s Technical and Finance teams, interfacing with external clients and with advisors as required.

  • Support to external and internal auditors, where required.

  • Management of key relationships and communication requirements towards regulatory authorities (ARERA, GSE, Agenzia Dogane).

  • Supervision of the organization and management of electronic and paper files.

  • Business improvement: working to implement new systems to improve overall asset management.

  • Business development: working with senior managers to develop new products and services which secure new revenue streams.

 

The individual

  • 5+ years in similar business positions preferably in the renewable energy sector.

  • Graduated to degree level (e.g. business, law or management).

  • Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint and familiarity with accounting programs and management control.

  • Good project management skills and ability to lead commercial and administrative.

  • Interest in the renewable energy sector.

  • Experience in renewable energy market in Italy and an understanding of regulatory affairs.

  • Demonstrate competence in Italian permitting process and regulatory affairs.

  • Proven understanding of management regulations.

  • Excellent Italian & English written and oral communication skills, other languages are an advantage.

  • Preferable background in managing similar structures – Project Companies and their parent companies from an administrative standpoint.

  • A legal/commercial law background would be an advantage.

  • Understanding of financial analysis would be ideal with experience of managing Project Companies.

  • International work experience would be advantageous.

 

If this looks like the right role for you, feel free to contact me using the details below:

 

belinda@greenrecruitmentcompany.com

+44 (0) 204 558 3586