Technical Director – Renewable Energy (Italy)Leap29 is supporting a renewable energy platform backed by an established British energy group, with several operating entities across the Italian market focused on developing, building and operating renewable energy assets.The platform is entering an active delivery phase, with projects moving from Ready-to-Build through to construction and grid connection, including around 20MW of new solar assets and over €10M in investment linked to network expansion.The group is now looking to appoint a
Technical Director
to provide technical leadership across multiple companies and projects in Italy, supporting the delivery of RTB assets, new developments and private network infrastructure through to COD and grid connection.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead the technical delivery of renewable energy projects from RTB through to COD, including procurement, engineering and construction activitiesOversee grid infrastructure design, procurement and construction for projects within the portfolioSupport the implementation of new grid business models in Italy, including private network structuresProvide technical input to financial models, particularly around procurement, construction and O&M assumptionsReview and validate engineering designs produced by external owner's engineers and technical advisorsNegotiate, manage and monitor EPC and equipment supplier contractsSupervise Owner's Engineering and construction works on siteEnsure full EHS compliance across all phases of project deliverySupport risk management activities across the project portfolioContribute to the delivery of new solar assets and BESS projects currently under development
RequirementsMust haveMaster's degree in Engineering10–15 years' experience within renewable energy or grid infrastructureExperience gained within developer, EPC, IPP/utility or technical consultancy environmentsBackground covering engineering/design, procurement and construction supervisionFluent Italian and English (written and spoken)Availability for travel within Italy and abroad, including time spent on site during constructionPreferredExperience across
multiple industry environments
(e.g. EPC and developer/utility)Good understanding of
Italian EHS requirements
OpportunityJoin a growing renewable energy platform active across multiple entities in ItalyWork within a dynamic environment backed by an established international groupOpportunity to build and lead a technical and construction team as the platform expandsExposure to international projects and collaboration with global technical teams
This is a senior opportunity within a renewable energy platform operating across multiple companies and project portfolios, offering exposure to a wide range of assets and technical challenges across the Italian market. The role will work closely with several operating entities within the group and play a central part in supporting the delivery of a growing portfolio of renewable projects.
If this sounds of interest to you, please apply via the link or contact
Georgia Sumnall at gsumnall@leap29.com.