Secondary Permitting Manager

Key Responsibilities

Secondary Permitting (from RTB to Construction Start):

• Lead and manage the secondary permitting process to ensure projects are fully compliant and construction-ready.
• Liaise with development, legal, and technical teams to secure and maintain all required construction-phase permits and approvals (e.g. environmental, grid connection, site access).
• Interface with local authorities, regional bodies, and regulatory agencies to fast-track pending permits and resolve open issues.
• Prepare, review, and submit documentation related to secondary permits, EIAs, land agreements, and construction authorizations.
• Track permit timelines and proactively mitigate risks to avoid delays to construction start.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in utility-scale solar or large infrastructure projects, ideally with a blend of permitting and construction coordination
• Strong understanding of the Italian permitting landscape and construction regulations, especially related to renewable energy
• Experience managing interactions with Italian authorities, grid operators, and environmental agencies
• Fluency in Italian and English, both written and spoken, Spanish is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of project management tools/software is a plus

Desirable

• Familiarity with EHS standards and construction compliance reporting
• Experience managing EPC contractors or owner’s engineering services
• Knowledge of Italian subcontractors and local construction practices