The Green Recruitment Company is seeking a Corporate Development Director to work in a leading Investment Fund with a European scope.
The candidate will lead the advanced stage development and assess the feasibility and suitability of the 1 GW of Solar PV, Onshore Wind and BESS projects in Italy, Iberia and Europe.
The role combines technical assessment, project development, and on‐site execution, requiring a full‐cycle understanding of how utility‐scale assets move from concept to commercial operation.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the initial technical workstream for renewable‐energy assets by conducting feasibility studies, evaluating potential sites, and reviewing preliminary construction approaches.
* Establish agreements and seek business partners for the acquisition of a portfolio of projects through co-development.
* Develop and originate new onshore projects.
* Identify projects nearing Ready to Buy (RtB) and assess their potential acquisition.
* Prepare and implement the commercial plan in Europe.
* Increase the pipeline of greenfield and brownfield projects. Manage the permitting process for projects under development.
* Monitor changes in market regulations, interconnection rules, and grid‐code requirements to ensure project compliance.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, or a related field.
* >8 years of experience in the technical development and origination in renewable‐energy projects (solar, wind, or storage), including full early‐stage development from greenfield to ready‐to‐build.
* Experience in the EPC cycle, with familiarity in on‐site coordination and technical support from groundbreaking to COD.
* Fluency in English and Italian is a must.