Project Manager for renewable energy projects in Italy

Does it motivate you to be on the frontline of the renewable energy business? And would you like to take part in developing our project pipeline in Italy? Then this is your opportunity to join an international developer and make an impact on the renewable energy landscape in Italy.

European Energy (EE) is a green company in exponential growth. We develop, construct, and operate projects within solar- (PV) and wind farms globally, as well as Power-to-X. Our core values are the foundation of everything we do: In it together, Trust and courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

Your new team
You will become part of the Project Development department which is European Energy's largest department with colleagues in 20 different countries. The main goal of the Project Development teams is to develop renewable energy projects in the market where they operate, building up a pipeline to be constructed or divested.

You will be part of a smaller Project Development team working with the Italian market, consisting of 12 colleagues; five based in Copenhagen, Denmark and seven based in Milan, where you will also be located.

Your new role
As our new Project Manager, you are responsible for wind and solar PV projects in Italy during the development phase, from origination (internal project development) or screening (project acquisition) to financial close and handover to the EPC Project Manager. You will also take part in scouting for suitable land for future projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• You are responsible for project management of our Italian projects.
• You conduct techno-economical risk assessment and evaluate the project's economic viability and investment potential for internal project approval process.
• You prepare presentations and financial modelling.
• You coordinate and negotiate project contracts (land, development, etc.) with the support of our legal team.
• You coordinate the permitting process with the support of the EPC team.
• You are responsible for keeping the project data room updated, prepare, and monitor the project time schedule and track the project costs vs. budget.

To thrive in this position, we imagine

• You hold a bachelor's or master's degree at university level or an equivalent institution within engineering, economics, etc.
• You have at least 5 years' work experience from a similar role.
• You have experience with the wind and solar PV energy industry in Italy, preferably during the development phase.
• You have a PMI project management certificate or similar.
• You are fluent in Italian and proficient in English at a professional level.

We offer

• You will join a small but highly motivated team, and be part of the growth and development of European Energy's pipeline in Italy.
• You will be part of a rapidly growing international company at the core of the green transition.
• The possibility to work in an entrepreneurial environment where gaining hands-on experience is encouraged, while at the same time, new ideas and proactivity are valued.
• We make an effort to welcome you as our new colleague. We prepare individual onboarding plans for everyone, and you will be assigned a buddy prior to your first day.

European Energy at a glance – The Power of Tomorrow, Today
European Energy is a Danish privately owned company founded in 2004. We operate all the way from development, construction, operation and selling of wind- and photovoltaic (PV) farms on land as well as offshore globally. Further, we work with development of the future energy solutions, e.g. Power-to-X. We have a solid collaboration with local stakeholders and want to involve all parts in the process.

We are now more than 700 employees with 40 nationalities represented in 20 countries. We all work for our common goal to be the most innovative partner within the green transition and to create The Power of Tomorrow, Today.

Apply now
Location : Milan, with regular travelling for business

Manager : Martin Guzzetti – Senior Manager, Head of Project Development, Italy

Apply for the position : Please submit your application including a CV and motivational letter in English by using the "apply for position" button to the right

More information : Contact Talent Acquisition Partner, Caroline Greve Grønhøj,

Department: Gyngemose Parkvej 50, Søborg

Location: Milan, Italy