Development Manager - Italy

Elgin; Roma; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading international solar & storage company is seeking a Development Manager based in Rome. The role involves managing utility-scale solar projects, engaging with stakeholders, negotiating agreements, and leading a dynamic project team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management within the renewable energy sector, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset. Join us in making an impact in the renewable energy field.

Competenze

• 4+ years of project management experience in the renewable energy sector or related field.
• Ideal background from development, planning, engineering or consultancy.
• Experience with the full development lifecycle is advantageous.

Mansioni

• Manage the development of utility-scale solar PV and storage projects.
• Engage with co-developers and stakeholders during the development process.
• Negotiate agreements and manage key project deliverables.
• Drive and motivate the project development team.

Conoscenze

Fluent in Italian

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Goal-oriented mindset

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, Environmental science, Planning, Engineering, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Elgin Values

Agility – We Lead with Agility

Integrity – We Act with Integrity

Excellence – We Empower Excellence

Care – We Value Care

Job Description

We are adding a Development Manager to our Italian team, based in central Rome. To manage the development of utility‑scale solar PV and storage projects from site origination through to fully consented, to ready‑to‑build phases. Engagement with co‑developers and key stakeholders in the development process and management of all project matters relating to development including land, planning, and grid connection.

Site Origination

• Assess suitable sites for solar PV and BESS development through mapping tools, site feasibility studies, project budget and cash‑flow analysis.
• Engage with Network Operators and other industry bodies such as local municipalities and Environmental consultants to identify opportunities solar and storage development.
• Support other team members in the identification of projects and assessment of opportunities.

Project Development

• Manage co‑developers, host weekly calls, and follow the day‑to‑day of each pipeline, liaising with the internal teams – engineering, legal and finance – to check and update project documents.
• Engage with landowners regarding securing land for solar and storage.
• Negotiate agreements including landowner agreements, consultancy contracts, and provide input to commercial decisions, ensuring optimum value.
• Manage key project deliverables, overseeing timely delivery of Heads of Terms, and project manage due diligence, legal documentation and investment approval processes.
• Manage specialist consultants throughout the planning application process.
• Manage projects through the grid connection process with the relevant network operator.
• Engage with external stakeholders (e.g. local authorities, system operators, statutory consultees, planning & grid consultants and co‑developers) while representing the company professionally.
• Consult on project proposals with stakeholders local to the project area.
• Engage cross‑functionally with pre‑construction, grid, finance and legal teams to develop a robust business case and ensure all project risks are captured.
• Manage and report on all project risks, keeping management fully abreast of any significant developments.

General

• Encourage new ideas and innovation building on the existing strengths within Elgin.
• Continuously evolve and build existing knowledge and understanding of the renewable energy industry, keeping a watchful brief on energy policy development and media, and networking through attendance at industry conferences where relevant.
• Drive and motivate the project development team and progress their professional development through staff mentorship, knowledge sharing and identification of training opportunities.
• Drive and promote the corporate values of Elgin within the workplace.
• Actively foster, in cooperation with other staff, an ethos and culture of inclusiveness and openness.
• Support other duties as required and directed by the relevant Manager or other Officer appointed by the Board of Directors.

Your profile

• Fluent in Italian.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, Environmental science, Planning, Engineering, or a related field.
• Ideal background from development, planning, engineering or consultancy, with 4+ years of project management experience in the renewable energy sector or related field.
• Experience with the full development lifecycle is an advantage, as the role requires a ‘big picture’ thinker.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A high level of motivation and a friendly manner to enable effective and positive engagement with colleagues and key stakeholders.
• The ability to work proactively and within a team.
• A flexible approach to work to be undertaken.
• A goal‑oriented mindset with a 'positive can‑do attitude'.
• Driving licence and willingness to travel.

About Us

Elgin is a leading international solar & storage company, bringing projects origination through development to energisation. The company has a portfolio of projects in late‑stage development totalling 15GW+ across four key markets: the UK, Australia, Ireland and Germany.

Elgin Energy is an entrepreneurial business with a strong culture, pipeline, and future growth trajectory. The company has expanded internationally over the last 15 years with over 115 professionals located in its London, Dublin, Munich, Madrid and Sydney offices. Elgin has a 98% success rate through planning across all its markets.

Visit our website to learn more; www.elgin.com or check out our LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/company/elgin-energy-limited/