Head of Community Networks

HEAD OF ORIGINATION – LAND ACQUISITION (RENEWABLE ENERGY)

I'm currently working with a leading renewable energy developer based in Milan that’s looking to hire a Head of Origination to lead the acquisition of land for large-scale renewable energy projects across Italy.

The company has been active in the Italian renewables market for over a decade, with operations spanning planning, development, construction, and operation of solar PV, wind, and BESS (battery storage) assets. With a pipeline of 5GW and backing from top-tier European banks, they are scaling rapidly and investing heavily in long-term growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead origination and acquisition of land for utility-scale renewable energy projects
• Collaborate with development, legal, and technical teams to bring sites through early-stage milestones
• Contribute to broader commercial and strategic decisions across the Italy pipeline

Qualifications and skills:

• Strong track record in land origination for renewables in Italy
• Excellent network of land agents and brokers
• Commercial mindset with strategic leadership capabilities
• Fluency in Italian and solid command of English