Permitting Manager | Solar PV

Volt Infrastructure; Roma; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Volt Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Permitting Manager to lead permitting and authorisation processes for solar PV projects in Italy. You will coordinate with public authorities, consultants, and stakeholders to secure A.U., V.I.A., P.A.S., P.A.U.R., and landscape authorisations from development through operation.

Ideal candidates bring strong Italian permitting knowledge, English proficiency, and a track record of guiding complex projects while mentoring a team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Engineering or Urban Architecture or related field.
• Strong experience in renewable energy permitting, preferably solar PV.
• Ability to oversee projects from feasibility to final permitting, construction, and operation.

Responsibilities

• Manage feasibility studies, regulatory screening, and permitting strategies from early development to construction and operation.
• Prepare and submit permitting applications (A.U., V.I.A., P.A.S., P.A.U.R., landscape authorisations).
• Coordinate with public authorities, consultants, and stakeholders, including Conferenze di Servizi.
• Lead and mentor a junior permitting team, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Support investment decisions, project financing, and M&A by providing permitting input.
• Work with engineering, legal, finance, and development teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

Skills

Renewable energy permitting

Project coordination

Bilingual communication (IT/EN)

Education

Environmental Engineering

Urban Architecture

Job description

VOLT Infrastructure develops and invests in renewable energy projects across Italy, from land identification and technical design to permitting, authorisations, and EPC contracting.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Permitting Manager to lead permitting and authorisation processes for our solar PV projects. You will manage regulatory approvals, coordinate with public authorities, and support the development of Italy’s clean energy future.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage feasibility studies, regulatory screening, and permitting strategies from early development to construction and operation.
• Prepare and submit permitting applications (A.U., V.I.A., P.A.S., P.A.U.R., landscape authorisations).
• Coordinate with public authorities, consultants, and key stakeholders, including participation in Conferenze di Servizi.
• Lead and mentor a junior permitting team, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Support investment decisions, project financing, and M&A transactions by providing permitting and regulatory input.
• Work closely with engineering, legal, finance, and development teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
• Monitor regulatory changes, market trends, and policy developments.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and documentation.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Urban Architecture or related fields.
• Strong experience in renewable energy permitting, preferably solar PV.
• Ability to oversee projects from feasibility analysis to final permitting, construction, and operation.
• In-depth knowledge of Italian permitting frameworks (A.U, V.I.A, P.A.S, P.A.U.R).
• Proven ability to manage complex permitting processes and interact with Italian public authorities.
• Excellent communication skills both in Italian and English.
• Ability to provide clear project updates, manage documentation, and liaise with key stakeholders in both Italian and English.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Open and transparent communicator with strong emotional intelligence.
• Collaborative and people-oriented leadership style.
• Proactive, solution-driven mindset.
• Ability to build trust with internal teams, authorities, investors, and partners.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A role in a growing renewable energy company in Italy.
• Direct impact on solar PV development and energy transition projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional growth in a dynamic, sustainability-driven environment.