**DTEK Renewables International is taking a leading role in the energy transition in Europe.
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Our mission is to accelerate the reduction in Europe's reliance on fossil fuels, and we have already established a portfolio of onshore wind and solar projects, with our first solar park expected to export power by the end of this year.
To have the biggest impact, we target markets that are underserved by capital and renewable expertise, by a team with long history in successful development and construction of major renewable projects.
We are now looking for a highly experienced head of projects operations that can build a business that will be a significant generator of green electricity across Europe.If you're looking for a company with a clear mission and a commitment to sustainability, then look no further.
Join us as we build this company together.
**Join us and make an impact**
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as the Development Manager Sardinia, specializing in the renewable energy sector with a specific focus on wind, solar, and battery storage projects.
In this role, you will have the responsibility to drive business, establishing and maintaining strategic relationships with local decision-makers, overseeing energy trading activities, and providing valuable market intelligence and insights.
**What you will do**
- Identifying potential sites for development of onshore wind and PV power plant projects
- Establishing a network for sourcing the RES projects
- With support of DRI engineering team, making assessment of the of the sites and preparing business cases for investment decision
- With support of the DRI M&A team, negotiating terms of acquisition and/or co-development of the existing onshore wind and PV projects on different development stages
- Executing project acquisition and co-development agreements
- Preparing and control over development budgets for bringing projects to FID an RTB stages
- In cooperation with consent manager (grid) of DRI, leasing with TSO (HOPS) and DSO terms of the EOTRPs and executing grid connection agreements
- With support of engineering team of DRI, preparing basic design for the projects
- Securing state and private land plots for the projects
- Initiating changes to the local spatial plans introduce onshore wind and PV projects at selected locations
- Initiating environmental impact assessment studies and elaborates, arranging public hearings and obtaining final EIA clearance for the projects
- Arranging wind monitoring campaigns
- Arranging geodetic and geologic surveys
- Being a key contact in liaising with local municipalities, state authorities, landowners, and other stakeholders on all development stages of the projects
- In cooperation with public relations team of DRI, supporting CSR initiatives of the DRI in municipalities of projects' location
- Managing and coordinating external contractors (engineers, designers, surveyors, counsels, etc.)
and internal units of DRI to bring the projects to FID and RTB stages
- Supporting procurement team of DRI in selection of external contractors for performance of specialized tasks required for project development
- Liaison with construction team of DRI to ensure effective handover of the RTB reached projects into the construction phase
- Providing support to in-house legal team of DRI in preparation of the development related contracts
- Providing support to the construction team of DRI on development related matters
- Performing all other development related activities required for successful reaching by onshore wind and PV power plant projects an FID and RTB stages within the set time and budget
**What you bring**
- Education degree (bachelor or master), preferably degree in the field of project management or engineering
- At least 3 - 5 years of in field experience working on development of onshore wind and/or PV power plants in Italy
- Excellent communication skills, both written (presentations, reports, documents) and spoken
- Excellent command of Italian and English.
Additional foreign language is a plus
- Comprehensive knowledge of MS-Office.
Knowledge of MS Project is a plus
- Readiness to local and international business trips on a short notice for around 30% of time
- Aim-oriented, proactive and communicative personality with entrepreneurial thinking
**What we offer**
- Exceptional salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Flexible working hours and working from home options
- Supportive and dynamic company culture
- Exciting and challenging projects
At DTEK Renewables International, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal chance to succeed.
We don't discriminate based on race, religion, colour, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
Our commitment