Senior Project Developer (m/f/d)

As an energy park developer, the UKA Group plans, builds, operates, and sells wind, photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage projects. It contributes to a sustainable power supply in Germany, Europe and America that is independent of fossil fuel imports, ensures lower power prices, and is climate-friendly. UKA is an owner-managed company that has been pursuing a long-term business strategy since its founding in 1999. The company’s employees are committed to delivering the best possible project results that meet the highest economic and quality standards. All projects are systematically advanced, even when external circumstances require an extra measure of patience and perseverance.

The UKA Group is one of the leading project developers for renewable energies in Germany with 1.5 GW of onshore wind projects under construction in its home market. Furthermore, an impressive project pipeline of currently 6.5 GW in the international markets alone underlines its attractive business prospects abroad.

To further expand this international growth, the UKA Group is strengthening its presence in Italy - one of its focus markets - through its office in Rome, where a dedicated team is advancing a portfolio of utility-scale PV, onshore wind, and BESS projects.

Let’s work together towards a successful energy transition. We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Office Manager (m/f/d) at our office in Rome in Italy to support our operations in Italy. In this role, you will ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office and provide essential administrative, operational, and employee-related support. You will work closely with local teams as well as international stakeholders and play a key role in creating an efficient and well-structured working environment.

Your responsibilities:

• Obtain administrative authorizations for RES projects, including associated infrastructure, released by the relevant regional and/or national administrative body.
• Provide inputs to the Financial Modeling Team and evaluate project profitability for investment decision.
• Manage and coordinate contractors and internal stakeholders to support the preparation of environmental, technical, and financial studies, including reviewing EIA reports, Single Authorization documentation, and feasibility studies.
• Elaborate relevant documentation provided in the frame of the Administrative Authorization, Grid Connection and Construction.
• Carry out technical and legal due diligence, together with subject matter experts, on both buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Manage project economics and development timelines, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Tracking Project progress through Company tools identifying risks and related mitigation measures.
• Elaborate relevant technical and commercial terms for land lease, DDS, and/or acquisition contracts.
• Conduct site visits together with consultants and internal stakeholders to verify project conditions and feasibility, or to support surveys and monitoring activities.
• Participate in stakeholder engagement campaigns, public consultations, and meetings with authorities as part of the permitting process.
• Monitor regulatory frameworks and evaluate potential impacts on project development.
• Manage and acquire secondary permits once projects have been authorized till ready to build.

Your profile:

• MSc in Engineering with 8–10 years of professional experience in renewable energy project development and management, with a particular focus on wind.
• Proven track record in preparing and following up on Sole Authorization processes in accordance with regional and/or national regulations, including the execution of wind farm and PV plant projects.
• Experience in preparing technical documentation for grid access and connection requests, as well as in project acquisition and sales processes; experience in project financing is a plus
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and QGIS.
• Team leadership experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Italian and English

We offer to you:

• Opportunity to work in an international environment
• An interesting range of tasks in a dynamically developing renewable energy industry
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• A friendly and supportive working atmosphere
• Hybrid working options / possibility of home office