Our client is one of the largest IPPs in Italy and the world. Currently they are looking for a Project Developer to join their team in Italy.

The Project Developer manages the development of wind and solar plants, in accordance with the company guidelines, in order to contribute to the successful fulfillment of the business plan.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
– Identify development opportunities: explore new and relevant sites through targeted personalresearch or through results made available by the GIS Team, with public and private actors. Identify greenfield and/or brownfield projects with suitable wind and/or solar resource and electrical transmission grid
– Evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of the projects in collaboration with the departments involved (PM, E&C, EA, M&A)
– Present, explain and advocate the project to elected representatives, authorities, associations, residents and any other stakeholder
– Secure suitable project locations through the negotiation of preliminary land lease and/or land purchase contract, managing landowner relationships
– Manage the procedures to apply for all the required permits, coordinating the activities to set up all the documents in compliance with applicable law
– Support the management of the due diligence for M&A process
– Represent the company in the field, interfaces with and coordinates all players involved in project development
– Research market and competition on an ongoing basis
– Monitor and apply sector regulations
– Develop and animate a network of business introducers
– Provide pipeline updates, progress megawatt updates, and other reporting requests on a timely basis as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED ACADEMIC SKILLS:
Master degree
Languages: Italian; English; Spanish is a plus
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
At least 5 years of experience in the development of solar and wind projects
SKILLS:
Negotiation skills;
Written and verbal communication skills;
Teamwork;
Autonomy in decision making/problem solving;
Relationship capacity with authorities;
Ability to be self-motivated.
The candidare shall preferably be based in Sicily, but candidates from other locations will be evaluated.
Availability for travelling through national territory