Project Development Manager – Solar PV & BESS (Hybrid)

Brightsmith; Osteria Grande; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

10% performance bonus

Additional KPI and project-based bonuses

Relocation assistance

Company car

Long-term career growth opportunities

Job summary

A renewable energy developer in Emilia-Romagna is seeking a Project Development Manager for solar PV projects. This role involves leading the project from land assessment to Ready-to-Build status, managing permitting processes, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have over 2 years' experience, knowledge of Italian permitting frameworks, and fluency in Italian and English. A competitive salary package and hybrid work model are offered, along with performance bonuses and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in developing utility-scale solar PV projects.
• Strong knowledge of Italian permitting frameworks (PAS, VIA, AU, PAUR).
• Hands-on experience with grid connections and environmental permitting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver on deadlines.
• Proficiency with financial modeling and project economics.
• Proficiency with financial modelling assumptions and project economics (Excel-level).
• Collaborative, independent, and adaptable to a dynamic project pipeline.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluent Italian (native-level) and professional working English are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead site identification and grid feasibility studies.
• Manage national, regional, and local permitting processes.
• Coordinate with teams to meet project milestones.
• Engage with local authorities and stakeholders for approvals.
• Ensure environmental compliance throughout the development cycle.
• Maintain oversight of project timelines, documentation, and permitting risks.

Skills

Developing utility-scale solar PV projects

Knowledge of Italian permitting frameworks

Grid connections

Stakeholder engagement skills

Fluent Italian

Professional working English

Tools

Excel

Job description

Project Development Manager – Solar PV & BESS (Hybrid)

This is an opportunity to join a well-funded and fast-growing renewable energy developer with operations across multiple European countries. The company is delivering high-quality solar PV and energy storage projects across Italy and beyond. The Italian business opened its office in late 2024 and is actively expanding to support a growing project pipeline. The company currently has 20+ solar and storage projects in active development across Italy, ranging from 3–10 MW for solar PV and 50–100 MW for BESS. These numbers are expected to triple by year-end, with larger-scale projects planned as regulatory conditions evolve. You’ll be joining a close-knit team and working directly with the Country Manager.

What You’ll Do:

As Project Development Manager, you’ll take the lead on solar PV, agriPV, and BESS projects across Italy, managing them from land assessment to Ready-to-Build (RtB). You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading site identification, grid and land feasibility studies
• Managing permitting processes at the national, regional, and local levels (PAS, AU, PAUR)
• Coordinating with internal teams and external consultants to meet project milestones
• Engaging with local authorities, landowners, and stakeholders to secure approvals
• Ensuring environmental and technical compliance across the entire development cycle
• Maintaining oversight of project timelines, documentation, and permitting risks

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of experience developing utility-scale solar PV projects in Italy
• Strong knowledge of Italian permitting frameworks (PAS, VIA, AU, PAUR)
• Hands-on experience with grid connections, environmental permitting, and authorisations
• Strong understanding of legal/technical documentation and development risks
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on deadlines
• Proficiency with financial modelling assumptions and project economics (Excel-level)
• Collaborative, independent, and adaptable to a dynamic project pipeline
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Fluent Italian (native-level) and professional working English are required

What’s on Offer

• A high-impact role in a lean and agile development team with strong financial support
• Hybrid work model: 3 days in office, 2 days remote (your choice of days)
• Competitive salary package:
• 10% performance bonus
• Additional KPI and project-based bonuses
• Potential relocation assistance and company car
• Long-term career growth opportunities as the team scales toward gigawatt-level ambitions

Does this sound like you? Ready to take your career forward and explore a new city?

If you experience matches, please apply, and let’s have a conversation about advancing your career.

Note: must have knowledge/experience in the Italian market. Local laws, regulations, and environmental authorisations are key to this role.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Business Development
• Industries
• Services for Renewable Energy