Head Of Origination

HEAD OF ORIGINATION – LAND ACQUISITION (RENEWABLE ENERGY)

Location:

Milan (Hybrid – 3 days per week)

Salary:

€80,000 – €90,000 base salary

Overview:

We are currently working with a leading renewable energy developer based in Milan, seeking to hire a Head of Origination to lead land acquisition for large-scale renewable energy projects across Italy. The company has been active in the Italian renewables market for over a decade, with operations spanning planning, development, construction, and operation of solar PV, wind, and BESS (battery storage) assets. With over 2.5GW in the pipeline and backing from top-tier European banks, they are scaling rapidly and investing heavily in long-term growth.

What’s on offer:

1. Strategic leadership role in land origination
2. €80k–€90k salary (based on experience)
3. 3-day hybrid working model in Milan
4. Opportunity to shape national origination strategy
5. Strong, well-capitalised platform with long-term vision

Key responsibilities:

1. Lead origination and acquisition of land for utility-scale renewable energy projects
2. Develop and manage relationships with landowners, brokers, and local stakeholders
3. Oversee internal origination team and external partners
4. Evaluate and prioritise high-potential areas based on grid access and permitting feasibility
5. Collaborate with development, legal, and technical teams to bring sites through early-stage milestones
6. Contribute to broader commercial and strategic decisions across the Italy pipeline

Ideal candidate:

1. Strong track record in land origination for renewables in Italy
2. Excellent network of land agents and brokers
3. Understanding of local regulations, land rights, and environmental considerations
4. Commercial mindset with strategic leadership capabilities
5. Fluency in Italian and solid command of English

Application:

If you're looking to take on a leadership role with real impact in Italy’s energy transition — and join a stable, well-funded developer — this could be the right move. Drop me a message or email for a confidential discussion.