PROJECT MANAGER DEVELOPMENT - ITALY

We are changing the world. We can start with yours. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference in thefuture of our planet. Consider joining the RP Global team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. About RP Global A privately-owned company with strong local teams on the ground in all its core Western and Eastern European markets: RP Global is a large-scale developer with 40 years of experience in the renewable energy sector. As a developer, operator and investor, the company focuses on solar PV, wind, hydro and storage. RP Global is developing a pipeline of >16 GW(p). The company’s headquarters are in Vienna, Austria and Madrid, Spain. Reporting to the Project Director, Italy. The new Project Development Manager will be responsible for developing utility-scale agro-PV projects in Italy. Your responsibilities : Undertake and coordinate all necessary activities for the successful development of solar projects to get all required permits for the project implementation; Support the Country Manager/Project Directors with the planning and monitoring activities related to each project by keeping track of all major tasks to be managed during the development phase; Lead and manage relations with third parties and co-developers and make sure that agro-PV projects are continuously developed in line with RP Global technical/economic standards; be compliant with the main terms and conditions of the Development Service Agreement; Support the Country Manager/Project Director in the negotiation of preliminary land agreements (such as Land Lease Agreements and/or Purchase Agreements) and make sure that contracts are always in line with RP Global criteria; Draft and assess preliminary layouts (also proposed by co-developers) and offer technical solutions to maximize the development of the plant/optimization of project layout (especially applying agro-PV project national guidelines); Critically assess technical documentation prepared by co-developers to deliver high-quality outputs (documentation always in line with BAT and international/national technical frameworks); Develop and maintain excellent relations with local stakeholders, including landowners and local partners (e.g., co-developers, engineering firms, agronomists, etc.); Proactively support the discovery of new opportunities by identifying and securing the land plots needed for the implementation of agro-PV projects; Secure the most economical MV/HV grid connection and manage the application procedure for obtaining grid capacity with local DNO/TSO, also collaborating with co-developers/engineering firms; Lead and coordinate the design process of the MV/HV substation needed to energize the projects, also participate in the so-called “Tavolo tecnico” with the TSO; Report periodically to the Project Director, Solar PV, and the whole Holding team (at request) in accordance with the company policy; Apply the RP Global quality control procedures, focusing strongly on H&S policy. Our requirements : Engineering degree (Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Energy Engineering preferred); Advanced knowledge of technical guidelines applied to PV projects in Italy (e.g., Linee Guida per Agrivoltaico); 5+ years of professional experience in solar-PV projects preferred; 5+ years of experience as a Development Project Manager in renewable energy, specifically solar-PV projects; High communication and negotiation skills; Knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken. What we offer : Permanent contract with a trial period of 6 months; Official monthly paid salary (the level to be discussed with a successful candidate); Private health insurance; Newly established offices in Milan & Cagliari; A unique opportunity to support the expansion of our company in Italy; An attractive workplace and exciting tasks in an international work environment; A long-term career perspective at a privately owned company. If this sounds interesting to you and you want to be part of a newly established team in an exciting and future-oriented sector, then we are very much looking forward to receiving your application! Please send us your CV & Cover Letter to ... . #J-18808-Ljbffr