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Senior Project Developer
£60000 - £75000 per annum + 20% Bonus
Solar
Europe
Rome, Rome (province)
Permanent
Hybrid
Senior Project Developer - Renewable Energy (Italy)

Location: Rome (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 remote)
Salary: €60,000 - €75,000 + 20% Bonus
Sector: PV / Agri-PV / BESS | Utility-Scale | 0.5 GW Italian Pipeline

About the Company
Join one of the world's top ten Independent Power Producers (IPPs) by volume of signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Backed by one of the largest global investment funds following a major acquisition, this company brings the financial strength of a major player with the agility and energy of a startup. Operating for over 18 years, this renewable energy pioneer is entering a high-growth phase in Italy-matching the country's own rapid market expansion.

About the Team & the Ideal Candidate
You'll be part of a collaborative and growing international team expected to double from 20 to 40 by the end of the year, it's a rare opportunity to be part of something scaling fast while building a long-term legacy. The business is structured to support you-with in-house specialists across procurement, engineering, and grid connections based internationally.
We're looking for a driven and autonomous development professional who thrives in fast-paced environments. You must be comfortable managing multiple complex projects at once and have experience taking them from early-stage permitting through to secondary phases.

Key Responsibilities
* Take full ownership of (PV, Agri-PV, BESS), from end-to-end
* Manage and optimise a pipeline of 26 projects (~0.5 GW) across most Italian regions and expanding into Northern Italy
* Lead the permitting process, with deep involvement in secondary phase authorisations
* Conduct thorough due diligence on new acquisitions
* Oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and cash flow management
* Coordinate with in-house teams across land scouting, engineering, procurement, and grid
* Drive projects through regulatory stages with a clear focus on successful delivery

Core Skills & Experience
* 5+ years of experience in renewable energy project development
* Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously
* Strong knowledge of Italian permitting and secondary authorisation processes
* Solid technical understanding of BESS is highly desirable
* High level of autonomy, project ownership, and attention to detail
* Effective communication skills in both Italian and English
* Based in (or willing to relocate to) Rome or surrounding areas


Ready to Power the Future?
If you're ready to take the next step in your renewable energy career and manage high-impact projects in a business that's going places, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered.


Piper Maddox is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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