Michael Page, leader europeo e mondiale nella ricerca e selezione di personale specializzato, vanta un know-how d'eccellenza nell'ambito del "top e middle management".

Permitting Manager - Renewables

Permitting Manager to work side-by-side with the Lead of Project Development to manage the authorisation process for battery storage assets in Italy.

Client Details

International builder, owner, operator, of renewable infrastructure with robust pipelines of BESS projects across the UK, Italy, Spain, and Germany and strong financial backing.

Description

The project manager is a crucial and varied role with the opportunity to have a massive impact. Key responsibilities include, especially in the near term:

• Project manage all environmental and civil engineering aspects related to the development our battery storage projects in Italy;


• Be responsible for the preparation and update of the project plan, in particular staying on top of timelines and ensure that delays are avoided, with the ultimate objective of bringing our battery storage projects to ready to build status as quickly as possible and with high quality in the project that will be approved, keeping costs under control throughout the process.


• Manage and monitor the entire authorization process for our battery storage projects and the related infrastructures for connection to the grid / RTN


• Review all the technical and administrative documents prepared by the consultants, necessary for obtaining authorizations for company projects in Italy


• Manage the permitting process (autorizzazione unica ministeriale), in particular in setting up the documentation, manage the communications with the ministry and local authorities and prepare/coordinate additional integrations in due course


• Manage relationships with local and central authorities (Ministries, Regions, Provinces, Municipalities) for the issue of AU / Sole authorization and PAS / simplified authorization permit with participation in the so called "town hall meeting" if required


• Coordinate external stakeholders and partners that will produce the documents necessary to obtain the above mentioned authorisations


• Collaborate with third-party advisors (technical, legal) during the course of the activities


• Develop of preliminary design solutions for the specific site with specific focus on mitigation and environmental compensatory measures

Work in close coordination with the UK team, to ensure consistency across the group wherever technically possible.

Profile

• degree in Environmental Engineering, Landscape Architecture or Urban Planning


• experience in the authorization processes (AU, PAUR, PAS) gained in companies operating in the renewable energy sector - and environmental impact assessments (VIA) is a plus


• in-depth knowledge of the technical regulations of the renewable energy / storage sector in Italy


• passion for the renewables sector and being part of a purpose-driven business


• ability to interact with institutions and public authorities


• excellent technical drafting skills, with a simple and straightforward style when advising internal stakeholders


• attention to detail


• experience in instructing and managing external partners


• ability to manage competing priorities, whilst maintaining the quality of advice and a good work-life balance


• fluent and confident with both written and spoken English and Italian


• willingness to teamwork, goals oriented works, and problem solving


• availability for occasional and short trips in Italy

Job Offer

Outstanding opportunity