SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world.
Following our commitment to invest £18 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation to 13GW and grow renewable energy output five-fold to over 50TWh over the next 10 years.
Base Location: Rome or Flexible Italy Salary: Competitive depending on skills and experience + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible working options available What is the Role?
This is an exciting new role within our European business and will play a vital part in our Net Zero commitment and ambitious growth strategy, come and help us Power Change in Europe!!!
As our Senior Project Manager, you will join our Development Team in order to manage the renewable energy development process in country and further develop our Italian portfolio.
You will design and develop the technical specification, timeline, milestones and budget needed for allocated renewable energy projects.
Your main accountabilities may include: 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 role will also work as part of the wider SSE Renewables development team, with the potential to diversify and work across our growing development portfolio of Storage, PV and Solar projects in Italy with sites at a variety of different stages of development.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have: Experience in development of onshore infrastructure and management of VIA and AU required for onshore renewables.
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.
Ability to work both independently, and as part of the wider SSE Renewables Italian team, managing internal and external resources with ability to travel as needed (also with short notice) and high flexibility.
Ability to communicate effectively in Italian and English is required (Spanish 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.
Understanding of the Construction and Handover phase is desirable but not essential.
Next Steps As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE.
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