Environmental Permitting Specialist – Utility-scale Solar PV & BESS
Leap29 is supporting a fast-growing renewable energy company based in Milan to find a
Permitting Project Manager
. The company is a well-funded startup backed by a major global UK organisation, with ambitious plans to scale utility-scale
Solar PV and BESS projects across Italy
. They offer
very flexible hybrid working
.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and monitor permitting processes for photovoltaic projects under authorization, focusing on
environmental and landscape aspects
, and managing all supporting consultancies (land registry, technical, legal).
Analyse relevant
environmental and urban planning regulations
at national and regional levels.
Conduct
feasibility analyses
regarding constraints/land registry based on current regulations to assess area suitability, including use of
QGIS
.
Draft and review
technical and administrative documentation
for environmental practices.
Support
feasibility studies and due diligence
(technical, legal, environmental) for projects being acquired or developed.
After obtaining primary authorization, coordinate
secondary permitting processes
with local authorities, competent bodies, and other stakeholders.
Monitor and update
authorization timelines
, contributing to overall project planning.
Manage
grid connection processes
, including procedure and documentation with medium and high voltage network operators (requesting quotations, evaluating solutions, acceptance, coordination meetings).
Requirements
Education in
environmental and/or technical disciplines
.
At least
5 years' experience
managing projects, processes, and administrative procedures in the renewable energy sector.
Excellent knowledge of
national and regional legislative frameworks
applicable to project authorization.
Direct experience managing
authorization procedures and processes
(PAS, AU, EIA, EIA screening).
Knowledge and experience managing
secondary permitting procedures
(concessions, agreements, authorizations for site preparation).
Ability to
interpret technical drawings
.
Proficiency with major
GIS tools
.
Good
English skills
.
Willingness to
travel
for site visits and meetings with public bodies or third parties.
Strong
interpersonal skills
, ability to work independently and in a team, proactive, flexible, professional, and discreet.
Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
, with the ability to draft reports, documents, and presentations.
If you are a motivated and ambitious renewable energy professional looking to contribute to Italy's energy transition, please
apply through the link
or contact
Georgia Sumnall at ******
.