Head Of Origination

The Green Recruitment Company; Perugia; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading renewable energy developer based in Milan seeks a Head of Origination to spearhead land acquisition for large-scale projects across Italy. This strategic leadership role offers an attractive salary range and the chance to shape the company's national origination strategy, while working within a well-capitalized platform focused on growth and stability in the renewables market.

Servizi

Strategic leadership role

Opportunity to shape national origination strategy

Strong, well-capitalised platform with long-term vision

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.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Leadership

Commercial mindset

Fluency in Italian

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Experience in land origination for renewables

Descrizione del lavoro

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 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)
• 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
• 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

If you're looking to take on a leadership role with real impact in Italy’s energy transition — and join a stable, well-funded developer — this could be the right move.

Drop me a message or email for a confidential discussion.