Principal Project Developer

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Wood is recruiting for a Principal Project Developer to join its Energy Assets & Technology team focusing on solar, wind and storage projects. This is an opportunity to join one of the Italian most established renewable energy Project Development teams and help develop renewable energy assets. The position will be based in Corsico (Milan) office, with the possibility to work from home up to two days per week.

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The Role

The Principal Project Developer will support the Project Development team across the full development lifecycle of utility-scale grid connected solar and wind projects, in addition to innovative technology solutions such as battery storage and green hydrogen, from greenfield prospecting to construction-ready status. The candidate will be the main interface with external stakeholders such as landowners, government bodies, Transmission System Operator (TSO) and engineering designers, in addition to internal stakeholders, liaising with planning, legal, finance and administrative teams. Moreover the candidate will coordinate the assigned project team.

Our Clients and Projects 

It’s a future for all of us. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society. 

We have more than 25 years of experience in the development, construction and operation of power plants and waste to energy plants. In the last few years, the Project Development team has been focused on solar and wind technologies, with a strong interest in agro-PV Plants. We are one of the most successful companies in the Italian market, having an important track record of authorized projects and a multi megawatt pipeline of projects under development at different stage. Our commitment is to grow further in the incoming years, strengthening the presence in Italy and opening new offices abroad.           

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects across renewables and emerging energy sectors;
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant;
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business;
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market;
• Flexible benefits package: Free shuttle bus from Metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check-up, free company parking, extra-working accidents insurance; 
• Commitment to continued professional development: development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests;
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession;

The key objectives for this role are:

• Conducting site surveys and pre-assessment evaluation of proposed area for the installation of renewable power plants
• Developing new wind / solar business opportunities, focusing on innovative solutions (agro-photovoltaic power plants)
• Following the negotiation of contracts with landowners and host community agreements with Municipalities
• Managing relationships with stakeholders involved with the development process (statutory bodies, grid operator, internal departments, subcontractors, law firms)
• Evaluating economic viability of projects (cost estimate and financial model) 
• Evaluating integration of battery energy storage system with renewable power projects under development
• Writing detailed technical / administrative documents for permit applications   
• Reviewing all project documentation prepared by internal departments and external consultants
• Using computer modelling software to assess energy production of projects and to design preliminary layout
• Coordinating the assigned project team 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Master’s degree in electrical / energetic / environmental engineering or environmental sciences
• 8/10 year’s experience in energy project permitting / development
• deep knowledge of project development process (Wind, Solar, Storage)
• good negotiation skills
• knowledge of key legal documents, such as land option agreements
• knowledge of the planning and connection process for renewable energy projects
• excellent writing skills along with the ability to edit and proofread finished work product prepared by others
• flexible, resourceful and able to work productively on multiple projects simultaneously under strict deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal Italian and English language
• detail-oriented  
• strong team working attitude
• knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• ability to travel both nationally and internationally for short / medium periods

Desirable

• experience with GIS software, Autocad, PV case, PVSyst, windfarmer analyst