Project Development Manager - Solar & BESS

ppOur client is a leading international solar and battery storage developer, part of a global platform backed by one of the world's largest energy companies. In Italy, the business has built a strong pipeline of ground-mounted PV and BESS projects, and is now shifting from a pure development model toward an independent power producer approach, following the lead already taken in other European markets. /ppWith over 300MW moving toward financial close in the near term, including a first project reaching close imminently, this is a genuine opportunity to be part of a business scaling from origination through to construction and operation, rather than exiting projects at an early stage. /ph3About the Role /h3pThe Italy team has grown quickly and is looking to add two Business Development Managers across its Milan-based teams. You will work across both legacy, advanced-stage projects heading toward financial close, and new greenfield origination in northern Italy, alongside selective opportunistic acquisitions further south. This is a full lifecycle role: from land acquisition and permitting through to financial close, with genuine autonomy and direct exposure to senior leadership from day one. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliLead land acquisition and stakeholder engagement with landowners, municipalities and grid operators /liliNavigate the planning and permitting process independently, including managing applications with local authorities /liliCoordinate across technical, financial and legal teams as projects progress toward financial close /liliManage project economics, including sources and uses, IRR impact of layout changes, and land agreement renegotiation /liliSupport route-to-market definition, EPC strategy and financial close preparation /liliWork across both advanced-stage legacy assets and new greenfield origination in northern Italy /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ulliAround 7 years of experience in renewable energy project development, with a strong preference for PV; BESS exposure is a plus (candidates with excellent, cross-functional exposure and slightly less experience will also be considered) /liliFull cycle experience: land acquisition through to financial close /liliConfidence negotiating directly with landowners and managing grid and municipality meetings independently /liliFinancially literate, comfortable with sources and uses and IRR-driven decision making /liliFluent Italian and strong English, and comfortable communicating with senior management /liliA proactive, autonomous working style, and the emotional intelligence to work well within a close-knit, established team /liliWind-only or other non-solar technology backgrounds are less suited to this particular role /li /ulh3Required Skills /h3ulliAround 7 years of experience in renewable energy project development, with a strong preference for PV; BESS exposure is a plus /liliFull cycle experience: land acquisition through to financial close /liliConfidence negotiating directly with landowners and managing grid and municipality meetings independently /liliFinancially literate, comfortable with sources and uses and IRR-driven decision making /liliFluent Italian and strong English, and comfortable communicating with senior management /liliA proactive, autonomous working style, and the emotional intelligence to work well within a close-knit, established team /li /ulh3Pay range and compensation package /h3pBase salary in the range of EUR 70,000-80,000, depending on experience. /ppAnnual bonus, paid consistently over recent years, plus a long-term incentive plan on top of cash bonus. /ppHybrid working: 3 days in the Milan office, 2 days from home. /ppMeal vouchers and additional insurance coverage. /ph3Equal Opportunity Statement /h3pThis suits someone who wants genuine ownership over projects and direct exposure to senior leadership, within a business moving decisively from developer to IPP. The team is tight-knit and has worked together for several years, so this suits someone who is proactive, takes feedback well, and is looking to build a long-term career within a stable, high-performing group rather than move on again quickly. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr