Senior Consultant

Senior Consultant – Solar & BESS (Italy)

I am supporting a leading international consultancy in the renewable energy sector with the hire of a Senior Renewable Energy Consultant focused on solar PV and energy storage projects in Italy.

The Role

You'll work across technical and commercial advisory on solar, BESS, and hybrid projects, supporting developers, investors, and lenders across Italy and wider European markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical and commercial due diligence on solar, storage, and hybrid projects
• Assess project risks (grid, permitting, design, financial model impacts) and propose mitigation strategies
• Support and lead project delivery across multiple engagements
• Build and maintain client relationships, contributing to business development
• Collaborate with international teams on cross-border projects

Requirements

• ~5+ years' experience in renewable energy, preferably consultancy
• Strong understanding of solar PV and/or BESS projects
• Experience with technical due diligence and project risk assessment
• Good knowledge of the Italian energy market (grid, permitting, land, etc.)
• Fluent Italian and English
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing experience
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or similar

Why consider this role?

• Join a well-established, growing international consultancy
• Work on high-impact renewable projects across Europe
• Strong team culture with real autonomy and flexibility
• Clear progression and long-term growth opportunities

If this sounds of interest, feel free to reach out to Georgia Sumnall for a confidential chat.

Senior Consultant • Varese, lombardy, Italy