Project Development Manager

Title:
Project Development Manager

Location:
Milan, Italy

About Us

A leading European clean energy platform is active across multiple markets, developing and delivering integrated renewable energy solutions as both a developer and long-term asset owner. With a strong track record spanning more than a decade, the company has successfully brought several gigawatts of renewable capacity to operation and continues to grow a substantial pipeline of late-stage development projects across Southern and Western Europe, including solar PV, onshore wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

The organisation's business model is firmly focused on
project development
, advancing assets through permitting and authorisation to ready-to-build status, while continuing to manage and optimise projects already under development. Construction execution is limited, making
deep development and permitting expertise essential
, particularly within the Italian regulatory environment.

Due to continued growth, the team is seeking a
Project Development Manager
to join its Milan-based office.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Managing projects through ready-to-build (RTB) status, including oversight of all secondary permits and compliance processes (e.g. verification of compliance and post-authorisation requirements).
• Coordinating and managing co-development agreements, as well as relationships with external developers, consultants, and engineering partners, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in line with company procedures.
• Acting as a key point of contact with public authorities, landowners, grid operators, and other local stakeholders, navigating the complexity of the Italian permitting landscape.
• Leading internal alignment on technical, commercial, and scheduling matters across multiple functions.
• Monitoring development timelines, identifying risks, and implementing best practices to improve project delivery.
• Preparing and maintaining structured project reporting and documentation systems.
• Working closely with internal teams including Legal, Engineering, Grid & Interconnection, Construction, Controlling, and Investment.
• Supporting the preparation of EPC and O&M contracts from a development and permitting perspective.
• Assisting investment and M&A teams during due diligence phases, particularly on permitting, land, and authorisation matters.
• Staying continuously up to date on regional and national regulatory frameworks affecting renewable energy development in Italy.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Engineering (Environmental, Electrical, Civil) or Architecture.
• 3-10 years of experience in renewable energy project development (development and permitting).
• Strong, hands-on experience with permitting and authorisation processes for renewable energy projects in Italy - you will only be a part of the development phase.
• Solid understanding of regional and national planning tools and renewable energy legislation.
• Knowledge of grid connection procedures and related regulatory frameworks.
• Experience primarily within solar PV projects is highly desirable; exposure to BESS or other renewable energy is an advantage.
• Comfortable operating in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment and communicating across cultures.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office; practical knowledge of Google Earth; basic familiarity with PVsyst and AutoCAD.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

This role suits someone who
wants to remain firmly in the development phase
, rather than transitioning into construction-heavy project management.

What is on offer?

• Competitive base salary with a discretionary annual bonus.
• Private health insurance, fully covered for employees.
• Meal vouchers..
• Hybrid working model.
• Monthly allowance for home office expenses.
• 26 working days of annual leave, in line with Italian standards.
• A collaborative, international working environment with long-term career development opportunities.