Project Development Manager – Solar PV & BESS (Hybrid)

Brightsmith; Vicenza; Ibrido; EUR 55.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A renewable energy developer in Italy is seeking a Project Development Manager to lead solar PV and BESS projects. You'll manage the development process from land assessment to Ready-to-Build, requiring strong expertise in Italian permitting frameworks and project management skills. The role offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary package including performance bonuses.

Servizi

Competitive salary package

Performance bonuses

Relocation assistance

Company car

Career growth opportunities

Competenze

• Minimum of 2 years experience in utility-scale solar PV project development in Italy.
• Proficiency with project timelines, permitting processes, and environmental compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills required.

Mansioni

• Lead solar PV and BESS projects from land assessment to Ready-to-Build.
• Manage permitting processes and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and technical requirements.

Conoscenze

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of Italian permitting frameworks

Fluent Italian

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

This is an opportunity to join a well-funded and fast-growing renewable energy developer with operations across multiple European countries. Backed by a strong financial sponsor and led by a team of experienced energy professionals, 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Benefits

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 :
• 55,000–€70,000 base salary
• 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.