Permitting Specialist - Primary & Secondary Permitting

Permitting Specialist – Primary & Secondary Permitting Sector : Renewable Energy (Wind, Solar PV, BESS)

Location : Italy / Hybrid or Remote with site visits

Department : Development

Reports to : Head of Development

Role Objective

To lead and coordinate the acquisition of all primary and secondary permits required for the development, construction, and operation 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 :

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)

Liaise with national, regional, and local authorities :

Secondary Permitting :

Manage all post-AU permits required for construction :

Site access and road works

Easements and agricultural land conversion

Civil works licenses, grid infrastructure approvals

Coordinate construction-related filings :

Support the construction team in managing :

Compliance during site works

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

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

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

Flexible work model (hybrid / remote with occasional travel)