Senior Business Developer | Renewable Energy | Milan, Italy

About the role
Brightsmith are partnering with a leading international IPP with the appointment of a Senior Business Developer to join their growing Italian team, based in Milan.
This is a key role within the Italian development team, focused on expanding the company's onshore wind and solar PV portfolio. You will have exposure across the full project lifecycle, working closely with M&A;, Legal, Financing and EPC teams both in Italy and internationally.
The role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence how projects are originated, acquired, structured and brought through to construction.

Key responsibilities:
Identify and originate new onshore wind and solar PV opportunities across Italy
Screen and evaluate the acquisition of attractive renewable energy projects at various stages of development - from greenfield to shovel-ready assets
Assess technical, regulatory and commercial viability and prepare investment analyses
Support the preparation of business plans with the M&A;, Financing and EPC departments
Support NBO and BO processes through to signing and closing
Prepare investment memoranda and materials supporting senior/board-level investment decisions
Support the negotiation of acquisition agreements alongside the Legal team
Take ownership of projects post-permitting through to FID and construction
Coordinate secondary permitting, engineering studies,



detailed design and EPC tendering
Work closely with Financing and EPC teams throughout the financial close, construction and COD processes

The ideal profile
We're looking for someone who combines renewable energy development expertise with strong commercial and deal-making capabilities.
You should have:
An MSc in Engineering, Economics, Finance or a related discipline
Proven experience within the renewable energy sector
4–5 years' hands-on experience in project valuation, M&A; and/or structuring
Strong knowledge of the Italian renewable energy market
Experience with onshore wind and/or solar PV
Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder-management skills
Fluent Italian and English
The ability to work effectively across Italian and international teams
Willingness to travel frequently, primarily within Italy

What's on offer?
Genuine ownership across the full renewable energy project lifecycle
The opportunity to join a growing international renewable energy platform
International and collaborative working environment
Close collaboration with international HQ across M&A;, Legal, Financing and EPC
Strong opportunities for personal and professional development
Employee premio plan
Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications

If interested, please reach out to [email protected] or apply.

📌 Senior Business Developer (Milano)
🏢 Brightsmith
📍 Milano