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Project Manager Permitting

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Role Objective
To lead and coordinate the acquisition of all primary permits required for the development of renewable 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:
As a starting technical task, will carry out preliminary technical feasibility studies for the projects, including the analysis and design of the best technical and economic solutions for the project (calculation and optimal layout of connection infrastructure, locations, plant layouts, etc.) based on this, will take care of:
  • 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.

 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 or similar 
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:
  • Native Italian
  • Proficient English for 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 bonus structure
  • Career development in a fast-growing international renewable energy company
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale, multi-technology projects across Italy

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