Energy Efficiency Project Manager
Renewable Energy & Data Centre Recruitment | Africa, Italy, France & Benelux 🌍
Energy Efficiency Project Manager
Leap29 are seeking an Energy Efficiency Project Manager to join the team in Milan.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering energy efficiency projects across industrial, logistics, and commercial sites - from initial audits and technical design to implementation and performance monitoring.
My client is a prominent player in the energy transition, dedicated to driving sustainable solutions across Europe and globally. They specialise in innovative renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on C&I and energy efficiency initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct energy audits across a variety of sites, including commercial buildings, logistics facilities, and industrial operations.
- Analyse site energy profiles and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
- Develop action plans and design energy-saving projects, including basic engineering, budgeting, and ROI analysis.
- Manage service provider selection, evaluate proposals, negotiate commercial terms, and oversee contracts and purchase orders.
- Supervise project implementation, coordinate with technical teams and site management, ensure quality delivery, and verify performance targets are achieved.
- Support the development of internal procedures, tools, and best practices in collaboration with other team members.
- Attend regular meetings with clients and external partners.
Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
- 3–4 years of experience managing energy efficiency projects, ideally within engineering, energy services, or installation companies.
- Strong understanding of key efficiency measures across energy systems (HVAC, steam, cooling, lighting, etc.).
- Knowledge of relevant energy efficiency regulations and incentive schemes (e.g. White Certificates, Conto Termico).
- A blend of technical and on‑site project experience is highly desirable.
If the opportunity to lead impactful energy projects in Italy is of interest to you, please apply directly through the link or contact Georgia Sumnall: gsumnall@leap29.com