Development Manager – Renewable Energy (Rome/Southern Italy)
A leading, European renewable energy investment and development platform is seeking a Development Manager to join its dynamic and growing team. This is a key strategic role for a high-performing professional eager to play a central part in accelerating Europe’s clean energy transition.
Working in close partnership with experienced renewable energy developers across the continent, the company brings projects from early-stage development through to construction and commercial operation. With a strong financial backing and a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset, the business aims to become a top-tier player in the European renewable space.
As Development Manager, you will lead the progression of utility-scale renewable energy and storage projects across multiple jurisdictions—managing land, permitting, grid, and commercial development activities, and ensuring successful delivery to Ready-to-Build (RTB) status.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify new greenfield opportunities in renewable energy and storage
- Lead project development efforts through to RTB status, including land acquisition, permitting, grid connection and stakeholder engagement
- Manage internal and external partners, consultants, and service providers to deliver on milestones, budgets, and timelines
- Maintain project tracking tools, databases, and GIS mapping for effective oversight
- Support commercial and power marketing initiatives
- Conduct regional market intelligence and competitor analysis
- Build and maintain relationships with local communities, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders
- Implement best-in-class systems, controls, and performance management for a multi-jurisdictional project portfolio
- Contribute to due diligence and technical support during acquisitions and project financing
- Provide development insight through the full project lifecycle—from concept through to commercial operations
- Frequent travel across Europe (50%+)
Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, energy systems, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years’ experience in renewable energy project development, ideally with exposure to utility-scale wind, solar, and/or battery storage
- Proven leadership of complex, cross-border development initiatives with strong stakeholder and partner management skills
- Excellent communication skills; fluency in English required, and fluency in other European languages is a plus
- Energetic, proactive, and flexible individual with strong self-drive and commercial acumen
