Lead Project Development Manager - Onshore Renewables

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation to 13GW and grow renewable energy output five-fold to over 50TWh over the next 10 years.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

Base Location: Rome, Hybrid (2/3 days in office per week)

Salary: Competitive depending on skills and experience + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible working options available

What is the Role?

This is an exciting new role within our European business and will play a vital part in our Net Zero commitment and ambitious growth strategy, come and help us Power Change in Europe!!!

As our Lead Project Development Manager, you will manage the renewable energy development process and lead a team of Project Manager’s in country to deliver and further develop our Italian portfolio.

You will lead the team in technical specification, timeline, milestones and budget needed for allocated renewable energy projects.

Your main accountabilities may also include:

• Identifying sites favourable to the implementation of projects (study and mapping of technical, environmental and landscape constraints, site visits).
• Initiating, negotiating and obtaining the approval and support of the local authorities, sometimes in a competitive situation.
• Developing relationships and converting business opportunities with local and/or national clients and developers, local authorities and public organizations. The final goal is to achieve the permits (Single Authorization), the ready to be built (RTB) of the wind/solar farms until the operation.
• Managing and coordinating studies (pre-studies, environmental impact study, wind, acoustics) with the support of internal and external experts.
• Preparing the permit application and ensure the proper follow-up of the permitting phase.
• Overseeing the pre-construction steps; geotechnical and access studies, notarial deeds and request for electrical connection.

The role will also work as part of the wider SSE Renewables development team, with the potential to diversify and work across our growing development portfolio of Storage, PV and Solar projects in Italy with sites at a variety of different stages of development.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated and delivery focused individual who has experience in development of onshore infrastructure and management of VIA and AU required for onshore renewables, but other sectors will be considered.
• The successful candidate should have demonstrable business development/technical and leadership experience with specialized background in renewable energies, engineering, service and enjoys working towards achieving personal and team goals, such as permits, authorizations, agreements with landowners, decrees from local authorities, public organizations and furthermore to identify requirements and/or quickly solve critical and stressful situations.
• It is essential that you can work effectively both independently, and as part of the wider SSE Renewables Italian management team, managing internal and external resources with ability to travel as needed (also with short notice) and high flexibility.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Italian and English is required (Spanish will be considered a plus).
• Knowledge of both regional and national procedures and laws related to all the steps of the wind farm authorization process and furthermore experience in using AutoCad and GIS for Wind Farm projects design is preferred.
• This position requires a strategic selling approach, excellent active listening skills, ability to face and manage stressful issues and situations, business acumen and problem-solving capabilities to reach the business objectives and to build profitable, long-term relationships with the key stakeholders (both private and public sector).

Next Steps

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' 'to find out more.

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Andrew.Duncan2@sse.com

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