Senior Business Developer | Renewable Energy | Milan, Italy

About the role

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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? xkiyazw

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 or apply.

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