Project Manager Permitting

Samuel Knight International; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading renewable energy firm is seeking a Permitting Coordinator to manage all primary permits for projects in Italy. The role requires overseeing the permitting process, preparing documentation for Environmental Impact Assessments, and liaising with local authorities. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of experience in renewable energy permitting. Proficiency in Italian and English is essential for communication. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-growing international company with competitive salary and career development.

Leistungen

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Career development in a fast-growing international renewable energy company

Opportunity to work on large-scale, multi-technology projects

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years in renewable energy permitting in Italy (solar, wind, or BESS).
• Strong knowledge of Italian permitting frameworks: AU, VIA, TICA, PAS, urban and energy law.

Aufgaben

• Manage the full permitting process for renewable energy projects.
• Prepare and submit documentation for Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Liaise with national, regional and local authorities for project approvals.

Kenntnisse

Understanding of national and regional permitting procedures

Familiar with Italian environmental and urban planning codes

Experienced in coordinating with public authorities and technical consultants

Ausbildung

Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar

Jobbeschreibung

Role Objective

To lead and coordinate the acquisition of all primary permits required for the development of renewable energy projects (solar PV, wind, and storage systems) in Italy. Ensure full compliance with national, regional, and municipal regulations, including urban planning, environmental, and energy sector standards.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Permitting:

As a starting technical task, will carry out preliminary technical feasibility studies for the projects, including the analysis and design of the best technical and economic solutions for the project (calculation and optimal layout of connection infrastructure, locations, plant layouts, etc.) based on this, will take care of:

• Manage the full permitting process for:
  • Autorizzazione Unica (AU) as a priority
  • PAS (Simplified Authorization Procedure)
  • DIA (Declaration of Start of Activity) – depending on project type and size
• Prepare and submit documentation for:
  • Environmental Impact Assessments (VIA)
  • Environmental screening / VIncA
  • Construction permits
  • Grid connection authorization (TICA)
• Liaise with national, regional, and local authorities:
  • Municipalities, Regions, Provinces, ARPA, Soprintendenza, GSE, Enel/TERNA, etc.

Collaboration

• Development & EIA´s team & Project Managers: for project timelines and feasibility
• Engineering team: for alignment on technical plans
• Legal & Regulatory: for interpreting laws and supporting filings
• Community & Stakeholder Relations: for local acceptance and outreach

Requirements

Education

• Degree Electrical Engineering or similar

Experience

• 3–5 years in renewable energy permitting in Italy (solar, wind, or BESS)
• Strong knowledge of Italian permitting frameworks: AU, VIA, TICA, PAS, urban and energy law

Skills

• Understanding of national and regional permitting procedures
• Familiar with Italian environmental and urban planning codes
• Experienced in coordinating with public authorities and technical consultants

Languages

• Native Italian
• Proficient English for internal communication and reporting

Key Soft Skills

• Strong organizational and time management
• Proactive and solution‑oriented mindset
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Attention to regulatory and documentation detail

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Career development in a fast‑growing international renewable energy company
• Opportunity to work on large‑scale, multi‑technology projects across Italy