Development Project Manager

Alfanar Energía; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Flexible start time

Short Fridays

Private health insurance

Meal/transport vouchers

Shower facilities

Job summary

Alfanar Energía in Madrid seeks a Project Manager to drive Italian renewable energy developments from its Madrid hub. You will lead permitting, land acquisition, and co-development with external partners, ensuring timely, budget-friendly delivery in line with group policies.

Ideal candidates hold an Engineering or Architecture degree with 5+ years in renewables, strong knowledge of planning tools, and grid-connection procedures; fluency in Italian plus working English/Spanish is required, with

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Environmental, etc.) or Architecture.
• Minimum 5 years leading project developments in Italian renewable energy sector.
• Experience evaluating territorial planning tools and authorization legislation in renewables.
• Knowledge of grid connection procedures and related regulatory processes (TICA, STMG, STMD, Sharing Agreements).

Responsibilities

• Manage development activities for permits and land acquisition in Italy (PAS, VIA, AU, etc.).
• Originate new business opportunities in Italy to add to the project portfolio.
• Oversee co-development contracts and relationships with external developers/engineering firms.
• Coordinate with stakeholders: Public Authorities, Landowners, Grid operators.
• Collaborate with Legal, Controlling, Engineering, Interconnection, Construction to develop projects.

Skills

Intercultural communication

English

Spanish

Italian language

Education

Engineering or Architecture degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Earth

PVsyst

AutoCAD

Job description

We would like to strengthen our team by recruiting a Project Manager for our Italian projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development activities for obtaining the required renewable energy projects permits and land in Italy (PAS, VIA, AU, Verifica di ottemperanza, land contracts signature, etc.).
• Origination of new business opportunities in Italy to add new projects to the company portfolio.
• Manage locally co-development contracts and relationships with external developers or external engineering companies to ensure timely and budget-friendly deliveries, while adhering to company guidelines and policies.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders: Public Authorities, Landowners, Grid operators, etc.
• Discussion and agreement of technical and commercial specifics internally.
• Monitor project delivery times and implement best practices.
• Create and maintain project reporting.
• Ensure a structured documentation archive.
• Collaborate with internal functions (Legal, Controlling, Engineering, Interconnection, Construction etc.) in order to successfully develop the assigned projects and in accordance with group procedures and guidelines.
• Follow the authorization procedure of the projects, relating constructively with the Authorities and the territory.
• Support the internal functions for the drafting of EPC and O&M contracts for the construction and maintenance of the plant.
• Support the investment and M&A team on specific aspects of due diligence and acquisition documentation.
• Ensure constant updating about regulatory and authorization frameworks at regional and national level.

Key Skills & Experience

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Civil, Environmental, etc.) or Architecture.
• Previous experience in Italian renewable energy sector, minimum 5 years leading project developments and originating new greenfield opportunities.
• Experience in the evaluation of territorial planning tools (regional and national) and authorization legislation in the field of renewable energy.
• Knowledge of the legislation concerning connections to the national electricity grid and of the procedural aspects of connection process management (TICA, STMG, STMD, Sharing Agreements, etc.)
• Well-developed intercultural and communication skills.
• Proactive person, ability to identify new business opportunities.
• Good professional contacts.
• User of Microsoft Office, Google Earth, basic knowledge of PVsyst and AutoCAD.
• Italian native speaker/advanced level.
• To have a working proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Frequent travels to Italy.

What we offer

• To join a high-performing team, in a fast-paced market that will continuously challenge and push you to improve
• Permanent contract and competitive salary
• Flexible office start time
• Short Fridays throughout the year
• Unbeatable location in the heart of Madrid, with excellent transport links by metro, bus, train and bicycle
• Free private health insurance for employee and discounted corporate rates for relatives
• Flexible compensation programme offering meal card, transportation card, training and childcare vouchers
• On-site shower facilities available for employees who work out nearby or cycle to work