Project Development Coordinator

Wood is recruiting for a Project Development Coordinator to join its Energy Assets & Development 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.

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients. 

The Role

The Project Development Assistant will support the Project Development team across the full development lifecycle of utility-scale grid connected solar, wind projects, and battery storage from greenfield prospecting to construction-ready status. The candidate will engage both with external stakeholders (e.g. law firms, notaries, landowners, public entities, accountants, virtual data room platforms providers, etc.) and internal stakeholders (e.g. legal, finance, subcontract and supplier departments, etc.).

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 organization 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;

If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood. 

Typical responsibilities:

• Preparing purchase and service orders related to Special Purposes Vehicles (SPVs) connected with the business
• Following the onboarding process of vendors/suppliers
• Managing relationships with notaries for land contracts drafting, notarial declarations, and cadastral land inspections
• Managing relationships with stakeholders involved with the development process (public entities, grid operator, internal departments, subcontractors, law firms)
• Preparing administrative documents for permit applications
• Management of SPVs (maintenance of Paper and Digital Corporate Books, relationship with accountants for Chamber of Commerce Procedures)
• Management of the Virtual Data Room with external consultants for the sale of SPV companies
• Interface between Energy Asset Development (EAD) department and administration and taxes departments
• Maintain and update databases with information on potential developments opportunities, stakeholders, project details, contracts and land contracts

Please see below the requirements that we typically seek for the position. We are not expecting candidates to have everything, and this is not an exhaustive list. If you feel you have relevant experience and qualifications even if they are not a 100% match, then please do apply. 

Expected

• Background in economic, administrative or legal studies
• Flexible, resourceful and able to work productively on multiple projects simultaneously under strict deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal Italian and English language (other languages are considered as a plus)
• Ability to work both as a team and independently
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Desirable

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Understanding of key legal documents, such as land option agreements, company book, and corporate meeting minutes

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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