Construction Lead - Italy

ph3Construction Lead - Italy /h3 pbDepartment: /bDevCon /p pbEmployment Type: /bPermanent - Full Time /p pbLocation: /bItaly /p pbCompensation: /b€100,000 / year /p h3Description /h3 pbA bit about Field /b /p pField has been operating in Italy since September 2022, with an office in Rome that has grown to a team of 12 over the past two years, and is set to double in the next couple of years. It's a group of specialists with diversified backgrounds - spanning project development, grid, origination, permitting, legal, strategy, finance, and electrical and civil engineering - bringing collective experience across 3+ GW of photovoltaic, 1.5+ GW of onshore wind, and 500+ MW of OCGT plants developed and constructed in Italy, alongside the origination of 3+ GW of BESS. That mix of deep Italian renewables know-how and fresh BESS expertise has translated into a strong, diversified pipeline from North to South of Italy, with 400 MW already authorised in 2026 and more than 1 GW of additional BESS capacity in planning. We plan to put most of these into construction ourselves, starting in 2027. /p pIn addition, our UK team has recently been awarded several long duration energy storage contracts that will make Field one of the biggest players in European flexibility and we intend to match that growth in Italy. /p pbRole Overview /b /p pCore to Field’s mission is developing and constructing energy storage assets, and this role is right at the heart of that mission. We're seeking a dynamic individual to manage transmission-connected BESS projects through pre-construction, detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover to Operations. /p pYou will report directly to our Direttore Tecnico (Diego) and work closely with our in-house Project Engineers, BoP Contractors, BESS Suppliers and the TSO. You will be supported internally by specialists on topics such as health and safety, grid code compliance, battery systems, planning, procurement, legal and contract management. You will also be able to lead the on-boarding of any additional resource needed to build Field’s projects. /p pYou should have a strong project delivery background and significant experience in the delivery of grid-connected energy projects in Italy, particularly at transmission level. BESS experience would be really beneficial, but it is not essential if you have experience of delivering similar projects across other technologies. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 pbMain Responsibilities /b /p ul liManaging the pre-construction phase of the project (following end of the planning development phase, or following the acquisition of a RTB Asset) ul liLead an internal project team in the run-up to Final Investment Decision (FID), with a sharp focus on programme and risks /li liSupport planning conditions’ discharge activities with the development team and engagement with landowners, with the support of the origination team, to ensure land-related obligations are met /li liWork with the in-house design team to ensure any value engineering opportunities are captured /li liSupporting the procurement and legal team throughout tenders and contract negotiations /li liOwnership of Italian Employer Requirements /li liPrepare an updated pre-construction information pack and other key contractual documents. /li liLead any early works package required in advance of main contract signatures (e.g. to start detailed contractor design for long lead-time equipment) /li liDevelop and own the project risk register, project schedule and project budget (what we call the “basics” from which all activities are prioritised) /li liEnsure the full project team is aligned on actions, timescales and responsibilities /li /ul /li liManaging the construction phase to meet agreed time, quality and budget targets, safely ul liLead by example and ensure our health safety culture is adopted on all projects /li liManage our construction contracts, including the BESS supplier, BoP/EPC contractor, TSO, grid-compliance and any other packages of work required for the project /li liEnsure Field Italia is commercially protected when there are delays and variations /li liDeliver all “Client” responsibilities noted within the employer’s requirements and interface matrix of construction contracts /li liCarefully manage internal and external stakeholders /li liEnsure key project management documents are prepared to an excellent standard in line with the business reporting calendar /li liKeep owning and sharpening the project master programme/GANTT through construction until COD /li /ul /li liEnsure the project seamlessly enters commercial operation close-out contracts ul liManage our internal engineering resource and contractors to develop and implement a commissioning and energisation plan /li liCoordinate with our commercial operations team on revenue readiness activities /li liHave a clear understanding on how our construction schedules impact on revenue streams (e.g. Capacity Market/MACSE milestone dates) /li liSupport procurement and commercial operations with the on-boarding and integration of Asset Management contractors /li liAgree (and manage the close-out) of construction defects and settle final accounts with support of the contract manager /li /ul /li liLine Management ul liEventually you’ll be taking on line-management responsibility for other team members /li liSeparate from project responsibilities, you’ll help shape their workload and priorities /li liYou’ll help them create career plans and provide regular and clearly-communicated feedback to help them develop /li /ul /li /ul h3Skills, Knowledge and Expertise /h3 pbA bit about you /b /p ul liYou care about the craft of bProject Management /b - your documents are clean, your registers are live and you hold the team to that standard /li liYou enjoy bleading a range of disciplines, /bmaybe some of them are outside your area of expertise /li liYou communicate openly - you keep teammates informed, ask when you need input and share what you know /li liYou’re bvery organised /b - you’ll be spinning a few plates at once and you’ll be the glue that holds the project together /li liYou’re benthusiastic, curious and knowledgeable /b about the energy storage industry /li /ul pbEssential Skills /b /p ul liEngineering masters degree or similar technical qualification /li li5-8 years of experience in similar roles /li liYou have managed the delivery of at least 2 TSO connected renewable energy projects or BESS through to the end of construction for an IPP/EPC contractor /li liYou have excellent practical project leadership skills and take pride in your project documents and reports /li liYou are ready to line-manage and develop other project managers in the team /liliStrong formal project management skills, with the use of appropriate tools /li liAbility to take a pragmatic and proactive approach to health, safety and quality management /li liYou have strong commercial understanding and experience managing various contract types /li liYou have a thorough understanding of construction safety laws and regulations (D.Lgs. 81/08 e smi) and a flawless record of applying them /li liYou create collaborative and cooperative environments for project teams. (i.e. you can blead /bas well as manage) /li /ul pbHelpful Skills /b /p ul liYou have experience working on the pre-construction phase (or pre FID phase) of renewable energy or BESS projects /li liYou have previously worked as a professional on construction site (e.g. Direttore Lavori/RL/CSP/CSE) /li liExperience of project-finance requirements (e.g. working through technical due diligence in pre-construction or liaising with lender Technical Advisors during construction) /li liProject management certifications (e.g. PMP, Prince2 etc.) /li /ul h3Benefits /h3 pbPackage Details /b /p pWe’re offering a basic gross salary starting from €100,000, with some flexibility depending on relevant experience. /p pWe’re also offering participation in our growth shares/stock options scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business. /p pOther benefits include /p ul liUp to 10% company wide bonus based on company performance /li liHybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs, plus travel to projects under construction) /li liHolidays as per national contract (Metalmeccanico) + bank holidays /li liMeal vouchers /li liComplementary health insurance (Metasalute) /li liComplementary pension scheme (Cometa fund) /li li€2,000 annual learning development budget to spend on whatever best supports byour /bgrowth /li li1 month a year ‘work from anywhere in the world’ policy /li liPaid dependents leave, in case you need to take time off for the most important people in your life /li liGreen leave - paid time off to do something good for the environment /li /ul h3Why join us /h3 pGenuine impact: You will actually be building and operating the renewable infrastructure we need to reach net zero. This is not a green CSR initiative, but a company that is taking a leading role in building one of the critical solutions to a generational problem. /p pMake things happen: We are a relatively young company, and you will have significant accountability to make things happen from day one. You will have a lot of autonomy, will learn quickly, and be given a LOT of room to grow. /p pDefine a new industry: The energy market is in a paradigm shift right now, evolving at a breathtaking pace, and you will play a leading role in defining how that market evolves and innovates over the next few years. /p pExceptional team: We are an eclectic team with varied backgrounds. We have experience scaling billion dollar tech start-ups and building energy companies, as well as deep specialisms in the energy markets. You will learn from and work with a bunch of fun, curious, and entrepreneurial people who really want to make an impact. /p pYou will have the opportunity to lead the construction of one of the most exciting BESS portfolios in Italy, largely connected to existing Terna substations across the country, leveraging the best practices of our UK colleagues that have built BESS projects since 2022. /p h3Our Values /h3 ul libMove fast /b– We're finishers. Doers. Pragmatists. We take responsibility. We see things through and we always deliver on our promises. We roll up our sleeves and get things done. FAST. /li libKnow your stuff /b– We're curious and pride ourselves on always learning, adapting and improving. There are no stupid questions here. We’re self-starters. We’re all learning and growing, always. And we take accountability for our own growth. /li libDo it right /b– We do things the right way and never cut corners. We always put safety above profit. We carefully manage the impact of our work on local communities and the broader environment. We are intentional and act with integrity at all times. /li libWork for the team /b– We are friendly and approachable. We make time for one another, we lean on each other. We learn from one another, and we value diversity of thought and experience so we learn faster and get better. /li /ul h3EDI statement /h3 pDiverse teams make better teams. Field is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which is as representative as possible of our society. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender expression, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, race, nationality, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr