Lead Renewable Energy Consultant- Solar
Pubblicato il 25-08-2026 - Leap29 in Milano
Leap 29 are excited to be recruiting an experienced Lead Energy Consultant – Solar on behalf of a leading international renewable energy consultancy with a strong reputation across the European market.
The company specialises in technical and commercial consultancy across renewable energy, with expertise in utility-scale solar and the wider energy transition. With an established presence across Italy and Europe and continued growth, you will be joining a dynamic international team delivering expert advice to developers, operators, lenders and investors across large-scale solar projects.
What You Will Be Doing
Your work will be focused primarily on technical and commercial consultancy services for utility-scale solar photovoltaic projects. You will be advising developers, operators, lenders and investors in the Italian market, as well as supporting projects across other European countries.
Specific activities will include:
- Business development within the solar sector, building client relationships and helping to win new work.
- Leading technical and commercial due diligence for utility-scale solar projects and portfolios, acting as Project Director, Project Manager and technical lead where required.
- Assessing technical and commercial risks that could impact project performance, financial models, project timelines, CAPEX and OPEX, while proposing suitable mitigation measures.
- Reviewing key project areas including grid connection, land agreements, permitting, environmental constraints, project design, construction strategy, operational contracts and project schedules.
- Delivering bespoke Owner's Engineer services for solar projects.
- Supporting strategic industry initiatives and contributing to working groups and sector activities.
- Managing multiple projects while coordinating internal and external resources.
Requirements
We are looking for someone who is motivated to take the next step in their renewables consulting career by building on their technica