Junior Solar Project Developer

Posted 19 September 2019
LocationMilan
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
Contact NameHarry Moncur

Job description

Excellent opportunity for a Project Developer to join a leading international IPP and assist with the development of large-scale ground mounted PV projects throughout Italy.

 

The Role:

  • Finding new suitable locations for solar PV installations
  • Mapping and approaching relevant stakeholders of each suited location including grid companies
  • Negotiating and concluding land agreements with landowners or their representatives
  • Coordinating site specifics with financial and technical colleagues and determine the consequences
  • Liaising with spatial planners and other advisers to prepare permit applications
  • Initiating and managing the permit application process towards province and municipality
  • Pro-active contribution to the development of provincial and municipal vision and/or spatial planning
  • Track project level progress and risks. Provide insightful analysis and reporting to management

 

The Individual

  • University degree in business, economics, engineering, spatial planning or environmental and sustainability studies
  • Affinity with renewables and ideally relevant experience in the renewable energy industry
  • Knowledge of the Italian renewable energy market and solar as a technology
  • Highly proficient in MS Excel and other MS applications.
  • Knowledge of environmental regulation, spatial planning and GIS tools
  • Concisely frame issues by providing context, analysis, recommendations and risk/benefit trade-offs, both in written and verbal format, to project teams and to senior management
  • Ability to manage numerous projects and relationships simultaneously including landowners, authorities, advisors and internal stakeholders
  • Independent self-starter. Ability to manage a large workload, often providing support to processes managed by colleagues.
  • Fluent in Italian and English, any additional language is an advantage
  • Ability to travel