Head of Origination

Experteer Italy; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 80.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading renewable energy developer based in Milan is seeking a Head of Origination to lead land acquisition for large-scale renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in land origination, a strong network within the industry, and fluency in Italian and English. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.

Competenze

• Strong track record in land origination for renewables in Italy.
• Excellent network of land agents and brokers.
• Understanding of local regulations, land rights, and environmental considerations.
• Commercial mindset with strategic leadership capabilities.
• Fluency in Italian and solid command of English.

Mansioni

• Lead origination and acquisition of land for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Develop and manage relationships with landowners, brokers, and local stakeholders.
• Oversee internal origination team and external partners.
• Evaluate and prioritise high-potential areas based on grid access and permitting feasibility.
• 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.

Conoscenze

Land origination for renewables

Networking with land agents and brokers

Understanding of local regulations

Strategic leadership capabilities

Fluency in Italian

Solid command of English

Descrizione del lavoro

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 over 2.5GW in the pipeline and backing from top-tier European banks, they are scaling rapidly and investing heavily in long-term growth.

What’s on offer:

• Strategic leadership role in land origination
• 80k–90k salary (based on experience)
• 3-day hybrid working model in Milan
• Opportunity to shape national origination strategy
• Strong, well-capitalised platform with long-term vision

Key responsibilities:

• Lead origination and acquisition of land for utility-scale renewable energy projects
• Develop and manage relationships with landowners, brokers, and local stakeholders
• Oversee internal origination team and external partners
• Evaluate and prioritise high-potential areas based on grid access and permitting feasibility
• 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

Ideal candidate:

• Strong track record in land origination for renewables in Italy
• Excellent network of land agents and brokers
• Understanding of local regulations, land rights, and environmental considerations
• Commercial mindset with strategic leadership capabilities
• Fluency in Italian and solid command of English

Discipline(s):

Renewable Energy

Job type:

Permanent