Senior Grid Connection Manager - Partita IVA
Pubblicato il 04-08-2026 - Hunter Philips Executive Search in Lombardia
Senior Grid Connection Manager
Location: Italy (Remote /Hybrid)
Contract: 12-Month Rolling B2B Contract (Partita IVA)
The Opportunity
Our client is an international renewable energy developer delivering utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects across Italy. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Grid Connection Manager to lead all grid connection activities across the project lifecycle. This individual will act as the key technical interface between internal development teams, EPC contractors, Owner's Engineers and Italian network operators, ensuring projects progress successfully from development through to energisation.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-funded organisation with an ambitious project pipeline and play a key role in the delivery of Italy's energy transition.
Responsibilities
- Lead grid connection activities for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.
- Manage relationships with Italian DSOs throughout the grid connection process.
- Coordinate grid-related activities during development, permitting, construction and commissioning.
- Review electrical designs and ensure compliance with Italian grid requirements.
- Coordinate EPC contractors, Owner's Engineers and network operators.
- Support technical due diligence activities on project acquisitions.
- Identify and resolve grid-related technical risks.
- Ensure projects achieve grid connection milestones on schedule.
Requirements:
- 5 years' experience within the renewable energy sector.
- Strong knowledge of the Italian grid connection process.
- Understanding of HV electrical infrastructure, substations and grid connection assets.
- Experience delivering utility-scale Solar PV and/or Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects.
- Fluent Italian and English.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is advantageous but not essential.
What's on Offer:
- 12-month rolling B2B contract (Partita IVA).
- Remote/hybrid working within Italy.
- Opportunity to work on a growing portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy projects.
- Long-term contract with a well-funded international renewable energy developer.
Interested?
Please apply directly or send your CV to (email hidden).