Senior Business Developer – Italy

Do you have a background in renewable energy project development and business development, and are you looking for a role where you can take ownership of projects from origination and acquisition all the way through to construction? We are looking for a Senior Business Developer to join our Italian team and help shape Eurowind Energy's growing onshore wind and PV portfolio in Italy.
Who we are Eurowind Energy is a global and leading developer, owner and operator of energy parks. Based in Denmark, we operate in 16 countries around Europe and in the USA, and we are continuously growing our project portfolio. We believe in a future of renewable energy, and we have an ambitious plan of becoming the next generation's “Power Major”. Based on a full value chain from greenfield project development to energy trading, more than 700 team members are dedicated to creating a greener future fueled with nothing but renewable energy
We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Developer to join our Italy team, based in Milan and reporting to the Country Manager, Italy. You will be part of a growing country team working across the full project value chain, with close collaboration between our Italian and Danish colleagues.
Your role This is a development role at the centre of how Eurowind Energy grows in Italy - from originating and acquiring new projects to driving them through permitting and towards a financial investment decision and construction start. You will work within the development department and closely with the M&A, Legal, Financing and EPC departments, giving you real influence over how the function and processes take shape.
Project acquisition: Screen, evaluate, and support the acquisition of attractive renewable energy projects at various stages of development - from early-stage greenfield to shovel-ready assets - assessing technical, regulatory, and commercial viability, and producing clear investment reports on your findings
Project origination: Identify new onshore wind and PV development opportunities aligned with our strategy for the Italian market - from greenfield site identification and landowner engagement through to early-stage permitting entry
Support the preparation of business plans and impairment analyses together with the M&A, Financing and EPC departments
Interface with the external advisors (technical, legal, financial, corporate and tax) and coordinate internal teams through the NBO and BO stages of transaction execution
Prepare investment memoranda and approvals to support board investment decisions
Support the drafting and negotiation of acquisition contracts with the Legal department, through to transactions signing and closing
Be responsible for the post-permitting processes until FID and during construction where applicable - managing secondary permitting, site engineering studies, detailed design and EPC tendering in collaboration with the EPC department
Support the financing process to reach financial close and throughout COD and construction, interfacing with lenders and advisors alongside the Financing and EPC departments
What we offer You will join a team that is still relatively new - an exciting journey where you help set the standard, with freedom under responsibility and close day-to-day collaboration across the full value chain, from origination to construction.
Real ownership of transactions from identification to closing, and project structuring to company investment decision, working closely with the Country Manager and the wider Italian team
An international, collaborative working environment with genuine personal development opportunities
Close cooperation with HQ in Denmark across M&A, Legal, Financing and EPC functions
Employee bonus plan
A salary package matching your qualifications and background
The deal-making and structuring background we're looking for We're looking for someone with a strong development and business development background who is equally comfortable managing projects, identifying opportunities, and in a negotiation room.
MSc in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related field
Experience in the renewable energy sector
4-5 years' hands‑on experience in project valuation, M&A and structuring
Fluent in Italian and English, with strong communication skills in both languages
Strong teamwork skills and the ability to manage relationships across Italian and HQ teams
Prepared to travel often, mainly in Italy
Renewable energy is our future. And so are our people At Eurowind Energy we do our best to create a culture where everyone is valued and feels at home. You will notice this in your everyday work life, where you have the freedom to speak up and where your voice means something to us. We know that when you grow, we grow. Therefore, we strive to support you in what you believe is right and in your personal and professional development. We offer you an exciting job in