Project Development Manager - Renewables

You will be responsible for development of project opportunities, conducting due diligence on projects and delivering value to the business by progressing the opportunities through development and governance milestones.
You will design and develop the technical specification, timeline, milestones and budget needed for allocated renewable energy projects: Identifying sites favourable to the implementation of projects (study and mapping of technical, environmental and landscape constraints, site visits).
Initiating, negotiating and obtaining the approval and support of the local authorities, sometimes in a competitive situation.
Developing relationships and converting business opportunities with local and/or national clients and developers, local authorities and public organizations.
The final goal is to achieve the permits (Single Authorization), the ready to be built (RTB) of the wind/solar farms until the operation.
Managing and coordinating studies (pre-studies, environmental impact study, wind, acoustics) with the support of internal and external experts.
Preparing the permit application and ensure the proper follow-up of the permitting phase.
Overseeing the pre-construction steps; geotechnical and access studies, notarial deeds and request for electrical connection.
The successful candidate should have: Good experience in development of onshore infrastructure required for onshore renewables, but other sectors will be considered; demonstrable business development/technical experience and specialized background in renewable energies, engineering, service and enjoys working towards achieving personal and team goals, such as permits, authorizations, agreements with landowners, decrees from local authorities, public organizations and furthermore to identify requirements and/or quickly solve critical and stressful situations.
Ability to communicate effectively in Italian and English is required (Spanish knowledge will be considered a plus).
Knowledge of both regional and national procedures and laws related to all the steps of the wind farm authorization process and furthermore experience in using AutoCad and GIS for Wind Farm projects design is preferred.
This position requires a strategic selling approach, excellent active listening skills, ability to face and manage stressful issues and situations, business acumen and problem-solving capabilities to reach the business objectives and to build profitable, long-term relationships with the key stakeholders (both private and public sector).
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