Development Manager (Italy)

About us

Cero Generation is a leading IPP, specialised in developing, constructing and operating solar energy and battery storage projects, accelerating the delivery of a net-zero future across Europe.  

Powered by an experienced team that brings world-class industry, commercial, engineering and environmental expertise to its projects, Cero is active through every stage of the lifecycle, from planning and construction to operation. It works closely with local development partners, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver high-impact projects that positively benefit the environment and community.       

Cero Generation is a Macquarie Asset Management portfolio company, operating on a stand-alone basis. 

About the role

This Italy-based role will have responsibility for our Italian renewable energy projects and report to our Head of Development.

You will work closely with Cero's development partners on the development of renewable projects in Italy with a focus on solar and storage.

Main responsibilities

The Development Manager will monitor and coordinate the delivery of projects from development, through construction and into operation in cooperation with the wider team. You will also act as the local representative and day to day point of contact for development partners and be responsible for ensuring Cero's standards and policies are incorporated into all projects.

This role will see you providing input on project acquisitions, oversight of day-to-day administration of a pipeline of projects, including reporting and information flow, policies and corporate governance. This includes liaising and working with Cero's partners, contractors, external consultants, project stakeholders such as DSO, TSO, landowners, government entities and local councils.

You will develop strong working relationships with development partners in order to ensure obligations are met and to ensure accuracy of board, financial and tax reporting.

You will also manage any specialist third party advisors appointed by Cero Generation and, where required, identify any changes required to the scope of these services, and assist in on-boarding new service providers as well as evaluating renewable energy project opportunities and complete initial due diligence assessments.

To achieve financial close of projects, you will work with the Project Delivery team in preparation for projection construction during handover and also provide assistance during the construction process (construction management experience will be seen as a favourable skill) in order to monitor project development.

The role is based in Milan, with regular travel within Italy and some travel to the London office and other destinations in Europe.

What will you need to succeed in the role?

You will have a relevant university degree, with qualifications in environmental science, engineering or finance, with 6 years+ experience in renewable energy projects in Italy with a strong track record in project development and delivery. To succeed in this role, you will have a deep understanding of the Italian renewable energy sector, including due diligence process, grid connection process, authorization approvals process, market regulation and local conditions. Fluent spoken and written English and Italian is a minimum requirement, with additional European language skills desirable

Working with Cero Generation

Our shared culture is all about doing the right thing for our company, our people and the world around us.

We’re passionate about renewable energy and the vital role it can play in safeguarding the future of our

planet. That’s why we’re all committed to collaborating to achieve excellence in our field to deliver better

outcomes for all.

We’re led by a simple promise to all our people: you’ll get back what you put in.

We’ll empower you to deliver on our commitments and reward you for achieving the high standards that we

set.

Diversity, inclusion & privacy

Cero Generation understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We value the innovation and creativity

that diversity of thought brings. If you are capable, motivated and can deliver, we want you on our team. Cero

Generation is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex,

sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity,

race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. We facilitate a range of flexible working

arrangements within our teams. Talk to us about what flexibility may be available.

Cero Generation respects the privacy of the people we deal with, and we uphold high standards of privacy

practice and security. Our privacy policy is available on our website at cerogeneration.com.