Project Developer

Brightsmith; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Brightsmith in Milan seeks a Project Development Manager to lead renewable energy projects across wind, solar and storage, from opportunity assessment to RTB.

You will own a portfolio, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage permitting and grid connections, and report progress to senior management. The role is hybrid in Milan with international exposure and a clear progression path.

Qualifikationen

• Proven project management skills
• Experience in Italian renewable energy development
• Strong communication across teams and stakeholders

Aufgaben

• Identify and assess opportunities across wind, solar and storage
• Lead development from origination to RTB across multiple projects
• Coordinate permitting, land, grid connection and environmental activities
• Manage budgets, timelines and resources, reporting to senior management
• Coordinate external consultants and legal advisors to ensure timely delivery
• Support investment assessments and potential M&A opportunities
• Oversee handover to construction and commissioning

Kenntnisse

Project management

Renewable energy development

Budget and risk management

Stakeholder coordination

English proficiency

Jobbeschreibung

Project Development Manager – Renewable Energy

Milan | Permanent Contract

The Opportunity

An international renewable energy group specialising in the development, construction and operation of wind, solar and energy storage projects is looking to appoint a Project Development Manager to support the expansion of its Italian portfolio.

Reporting directly to the Head of Development, you will take ownership of a portfolio of projects, overseeing the entire development lifecycle from initial opportunity assessment and feasibility through permitting and ultimately to Ready-to-Build (RTB) status.

The position is based in Milan (hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and assess new opportunities across wind, solar, agrivoltaics and BESS, conducting technical and financial feasibility studies.
• Manage projects from initial development through to Ready-to-Build (RTB), overseeing land, grid connection and permitting activities.
• Coordinate technical, environmental and permitting documentation, managing relationships with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
• Secure land agreements and grid connection solutions, working closely with internal teams.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, resources and risks, reporting progress to senior management.
• Coordinate external consultants, engineering partners and legal advisors to ensure timely project delivery.
• Support investment assessments, competitive tenders and potential M&A opportunities.
• Oversee project handover to the Construction team and support progress through to commissioning.

Requirements & Experience

Essential:

• Experience in Italian renewable energy project development, particularly wind and/or solar, from origination through to RTB.
• Strong knowledge of Italian permitting procedures and renewable energy regulations.
• Experience managing grid connection processes and negotiating land agreements.
• Proven project management skills, including budget, schedule and risk management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across different regions.
• Fluent Italian and professional working proficiency in English.
• Proactive, autonomous and results-oriented approach.