Project Developer - Brightsmith
The Opportunity
An international renewable energy group specialising in the development, construction and operation of wind, solar and energy storage projects is looking to appoint a Project Development Manager to support the expansion of its Italian portfolio.
Reporting directly to the Head of Development, you will take ownership of a portfolio of projects, overseeing the entire development lifecycle from initial opportunity assessment and feasibility through permitting and ultimately to Ready-to-Build (RTB) status.
The position is based in Milan (hybrid)
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and assess new opportunities across wind, solar, agrivoltaics and BESS, conducting technical and financial feasibility studies.
- Manage projects from initial development through to Ready-to-Build (RTB), overseeing land, grid connection and permitting activities.
- Coordinate technical, environmental and permitting documentation, managing relationships with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
- Secure land agreements and grid connection solutions, working closely with internal teams.
- Manage project budgets, timelines,
resources and risks, reporting progress to senior management.
- Coordinate external consultants, engineering partners and legal advisors to ensure timely project delivery.
- Support investment assessments, competitive tenders and potential M&A; opportunities.
- Oversee project handover to the Construction team and support progress through to commissioning.
Requirements & Experience
- Experience in Italian renewable energy project development, particularly wind and/or solar, from origination through to RTB.
- Strong knowledge of Italian permitting procedures and renewable energy regulations.
- Experience managing grid connection processes and negotiating land agreements.
- Proven project management skills, including budget, schedule and risk management.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across different regions.
- Fluent Italian and professional working proficiency in English.
- Proactive, autonomous and results-oriented approach.
An international renewable energy group specialising in the development, construction and operation of wind, solar and energy storage projects is looking to appoint a Project Development Manager to support the expansion of its Italian portfolio.
Reporting directly to the Head of Development, you will take ownership of a portfolio of projects, overseeing the entire development lifecycle from initial opportunity assessment and feasibility through permitting and ultimately to Ready-to-Build (RTB) status.
The position is based in Milan (hybrid)
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and assess new opportunities across wind, solar, agrivoltaics and BESS, conducting technical and financial feasibility studies.
- Manage projects from initial development through to Ready-to-Build (RTB), overseeing land, grid connection and permitting activities.
- Coordinate technical, environmental and permitting documentation, managing relationships with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
- Secure land agreements and grid connection solutions, working closely with internal teams.
- Manage project budgets, timelines,
resources and risks, reporting progress to senior management.
- Coordinate external consultants, engineering partners and legal advisors to ensure timely project delivery.
- Support investment assessments, competitive tenders and potential M&A; opportunities.
- Oversee project handover to the Construction team and support progress through to commissioning.
Requirements & Experience
- Experience in Italian renewable energy project development, particularly wind and/or solar, from origination through to RTB.
- Strong knowledge of Italian permitting procedures and renewable energy regulations.
- Experience managing grid connection processes and negotiating land agreements.
- Proven project management skills, including budget, schedule and risk management.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across different regions.
- Fluent Italian and professional working proficiency in English.
- Proactive, autonomous and results-oriented approach.