Permitting Specialist – Primary & Secondary Permitting
Sector:Renewable Energy (Wind, Solar PV, BESS)
Location:Rome
Role Objective
To lead and coordinate the acquisition of allprimary and secondary permitsrequired for the development, construction, and operation ofrenewable energy projects(solar PV, wind, and storage systems) in Italy.
Ensure full compliance with national, regional, and municipal regulations, including urban planning, environmental, and energy sector standards.
Key Responsibilities
Primary Permitting::
Manage the full permitting process for:
Autorizzazione Unica (AU) as a priority
PAS(Simplified Authorization Procedure)
DIA(Declaration of Start of Activity) – depending on project type and size
Prepare and submit documentation for:
Environmental Impact Assessments (VIA)
Environmental screening / VIncA
Construction permits
Grid connection authorization (TICA)
Liaise with national, regional, and local authorities:
Municipalities, Regions, Provinces, ARPA, Soprintendenza, GSE, Enel/TERNA, etc.
Secondary Permitting:
Manage all post-AU permits required for construction:
Site access and road works
Easements and agricultural land conversion
Civil works licenses, grid infrastructure approvals
Coordinate construction-related filings:
SCIA, CILA, building notices, etc.
Support the construction team in managing:
Permit amendments ("varianti in corso d'opera")
Compliance during site works
Collaboration
Development & EIA ´s team & Project Managers: for project timelines and feasibility
Engineering team: for alignment on technical plans
Legal & Regulatory: for interpreting laws and supporting filings
Community & Stakeholder Relations: for local acceptance and outreach
Requirements
Education:
Degree Electrical Engineering
Experience:
3–5 years in renewable energy permitting in Italy (solar, wind, or BESS)
Strong knowledge of Italian permitting frameworks: AU, VIA, TICA, PAS, urban and energy law
Skills:
Understanding of national and regional permitting procedures
Familiar with Italian environmental and urban planning codes
Experienced in coordinating with public authorities and technical consultants
Languages:
NativeItalian
ProficientEnglishfor internal communication and reporting
Key Soft Skills
Strong organizational and time management
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
Attention to regulatory and documentation detail
What We Offer
Competitive salary and premio structure
Career development in a fast-growing international renewable energy company
Opportunity to work on large-scale, multi-technology projects across Italy