Senior Planning & Permitting Expert

Chint Solar is a leading player in project development, financing, realization and operation of solar parks and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Our ambition is to energize people to contribute to the energy transition – and we act now. Since 2016, our European team has been developing various projects across Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, the United Kingdom and Hungary. With more than 25 completed projects, we have built a strong track record and are a key player in the solar industry.

In Your Role - as Senior Planning & Permitting Expert you will:

• manage the permitting, planning and environmental aspects of utility-scale solar photovoltaic and BESS projects
• suggest corrective actions to ensure successful permitting based on a thorough assessment of permitting and environmental topics
• manage the relationships with internal project development managers and external legal and technical advisers and project stakeholders (project developers, grid operators)
• monitor permitting applications and permitting process
• be responsible for successful project permitting by interacting with various internal and external professionals about technical and environmental analysis, grid connection and regulatory aspects
• oversee permitting-related aspects of technical due diligences for the acquisition of solar photovoltaic and BESS projects at various stages of development

Your Qualifications:

• minimum 4 to 5 years of planning and permitting experience in the solar PV sector in Italy
• very good understanding of technical, environmental and regulatory aspects relating to utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects in Italy
• degree in engineering, architecture, urbanism or environmental planning
• good command of technical aspects: environmental studies, grid-related, technical (project layouts) and land-related (land parcels, encumbrances, environmental) aspects
• autonomy: a go-getter and self-starter mindset is required for this role
• time management skills with the ability to manage multiple and fast changing priorities
• strong commercial acumen; pragmatic and problem-solving approach
• good team working and interpersonal skills in a structured corporate business environment
• willingness to work and thrive in a culture of respect, communication, and accountability in a highly dynamic company

Our offer:

• A high level of responsibility and the freedom to shape your own work area
• A dynamic, supportive, and collaborative international team