Project Development Manager

Posted 25 October 2018
LocationItaly
Job type Permanent
Discipline Renewable Energy & InfrastructureEnergy, ESG & Green Tech Finance
Contact NameHarry Moncur

Job description

The Green Recruitment Company is looking for a Project Development Manager to join an internationally recognised organisation offering turn-key solutions to end investors. This is an excellent opportunity to grow a team of skilled professionals.

The Organisation

The company is a leading turn-key provider in the renewable energy space with a particular focus on solar pv projects. They are looking to expand their Italian network and develop a team around the successful candidate.

The Opportunity 

The main responsibilities for this role include:

  • Proactively and autonomously developing projects from land identification to ready to build status.
  • Obtaining all the necessary permits for the realization of large-scale solar PV projects
  • Being the first point of contact for the landowners, network operators and local authorities
  • Coordinating/Interfacing with engineering, legal, finance, procurement and construction as well as all the external stakeholders to ensure the success of the development activities within the shortest possible timeline
  • Managing consultants, external stakeholders and other third parties to ensure project success
  • Utilise existing networks to identify suitable parties and future projects

The Individual

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A Master or Bachelor‘s Degree in a relevant area and fluent in English and Italian
  • A minimum of 3 years solar business experience
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Self-driven and independent work talent
  • Diligent with ability to meet deadlines under pressure
  • Willingness to travel every week within Italy and occasionally outside