Project Manager
Pubblicato il 21-08-2026 - Piper Maddox in Milano
Role Title: Project Manager | Utility-Scale Solar & BESS
Location: Milan | Hybrid
Salary: €65,000 – €80,000 | DoE
Benefits: Welfare Premio, Long-Term Incentive Bonus
Piper Maddox are exclusively supporting an independent Italian renewables investor and developer as they progress an impressive portfolio of utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across Italy.
Following successful awards in the recent FER-X and MACSE auctions, this well-established execution platform is strengthening its project delivery team and is seeking a mid to senior-level Project Manager with strong experience delivering large-scale renewable energy assets. With over 200MW of PV and close to 100MW of standalone BESS entering construction this year, this role offers direct involvement in one of the most active construction pipelines in the Italian market.
Active in grid-scale BESS development for over 7 years, they also hold a further 700MW of authorised BESS projects, in addition to multiple assets already at Ready-to-Build stage. You will be joining a lean, high-performing execution team, with genuine scope to take ownership of complex projects and grow into a senior leadership role.
Responsibilities
- Full project management of multiple utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects from RtB through to COD
- Plan and coordinate project execution in collaboration with internal engineering and procurement teams
- Oversee construction progress on site, managing EPC contractors, subcontractors, and consultants
- Support internal engineering and development teams during secondary permitting and execution phases
- Plan and manage commissioning activities and oversee handover to the O&M; function
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with contractual and financing requirements
Key Skills & Experience
- Degree in Electrical, Civil, or related Engineering discipline
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management roles within the renewable energy sector
- Proven track record delivering utility-scale (10MW+) solar PV and/or BESS projects in Italy
- Strong expertise in budget control, scheduling, contract management, and stakeholder coordination
- Fluent Italian and English
Why Join?
- Established independent Italian renewables platform with a proven operating portfolio, experienced leadership, and strong institutional backing
- Significant, well-funded growth pipeline with €300m+ committed investment, including 240MW of PV and multiple utility-scale BESS projects entering construction
- Lean, ambitious execution team with long-term opportunities to take ownership of complex projects and play a key role in building a leading BESS platform in Italy