Business Development Lead
About ContourGlobal
ContourGlobal is a KKR-backed next-generation Independent Power Producer (IPP) operating across the United States, Latin America, Europe and Africa. The company manages a diversified portfolio of 5.7 GW of renewable generation, flexible thermal power and battery energy storage assets, providing reliable, dispatchable power solutions that support the transition to a more electrified and sustainable future.
ContourGlobal is transforming into a predominantly renewable power platform through the decarbonization of its thermal fleet and the development of large-scale renewable energy and battery storage projects. Leveraging its in-house development, engineering and operational capabilities, the company currently has 1.7 GW of renewable and BESS projects under construction and more than 15 GW in development.
Building on its advanced commercial and energy management capabilities, ContourGlobal partners with utilities, industrial customers and digital infrastructure operators to deliver tailored power solutions through long-term contracts, corporate PPAs and powered-land solutions that shorten time-to-market for data center developments.
We are looking for the
Business Development Lead
Location/Hybrid
Job Summary
We are looking for a Business Development Lead to join our Business Development team in Italy and contribute to the growth of our renewable energy portfolio.
The successful candidate will support and manage the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects throughout their lifecycle, from initial site assessment and project origination through permitting and readiness for construction.
The role will have a strong focus on project development and permitting, requiring effective coordination of internal teams, external consultants, public authorities, landowners, grid operators, and local stakeholders.
This is an opportunity to join a global Independent Power Producer backed by a leading private equity investor and to work in a dynamic, international, and entrepreneurial environment.
The role will work closely with colleagues across Development, Engineering, Legal, Finance, ESG, Commercial, and Construction, as well as with external advisors and project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and support the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects across Italy.
- Coordinate permitting processes at local, regional, and national levels, ensuring that project activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Define and monitor project development plans, timelines, budgets, key milestones, and critical paths.
- Coordinate external consultants and advisors involved in environmental, technical, planning, legal, and permitting activities.
- Liaise with public authorities, municipalities, regional bodies, grid operators, landowners, local partners, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Support project origination, site identification, screening, and feasibility assessments from technical, environmental, regulatory, and commercial perspectives.
- Identify development risks and constraints, proposing appropriate mitigation actions to maintain project progress.
- Monitor regulatory and market developments and assess their potential impact on the existing project pipeline and new development opportunities.
- Coordinate cross-functional workstreams with internal technical, engineering, legal, finance, ESG, and commercial teams.
- Contribute to project budgets, business cases, internal reporting, and investment committee documentation.
- Support project due diligence, acquisition, partnership, and co-development opportunities, where relevant.
- Maintain accurate and updated project documentation, development schedules, risk registers, and internal reporting systems.
- Represent the company in meetings with external stakeholders and support the development of long-term local relationships.
Qualifications and Skills:
Your profile is a natural match if you have:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Energy Management, Economics, Law, Geography, Urban Planning, or another relevant discipline.
- Experience: Professional experience in renewable energy project development, permitting, environmental consulting, engineering, infrastructure, or a related sector. Good knowledge of the Italian regulatory and permitting framework applicable to renewable energy projects.
- Languages: Fluency in Italian and professional proficiency in English.
- Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex projects and manage multiple activities, deadlines, and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary and international teams.
- Commercial awareness and ability to assess project opportunities and risks from both development and investment perspectives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Travel: Availability to travel within Italy when required.
What drives your application forward:
- Development or permitting of solar PV, wind, BESS, or other renewable energy projects.
- Familiarity with Italian authorization and environmental procedures, including AU, PAUR, PAS, VIA, and environmental screening processes.
- Knowledge of grid connection procedures and interaction with grid operators.
- Experience in managing external technical, environmental, and legal consultants.
- Exposure to project acquisitions, due diligence, co-development agreements, or investment approval processes.
- Experience working within an IPP, energy developer, infrastructure investor, engineering company, or environmental consultancy.
Our Values
«We» is our greatest asset
We respect and protect the environment
We are doers, committed to doing things right
We act with integrity and transparency
We think and act like entrepreneurs
You can find here more about our Purpose, Mission and Values.
Working@CG:
As a globally integrated team, we push boundaries, work collaboratively, and remain agile in the pursuit of excellence. With an entrepreneurial mindset, we encourage initiative and innovation. At ContourGlobal you are an employee, and you are also an owner. Our Employee Ownership Program allows our employee-owners to make a difference and drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!
We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy.
Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.
We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.
We enjoy making the most of our shared spaces to foster teamwork and collaboration. At the same time, our flexible working policy allows us to prioritize results while supporting wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.
Interested in joining our company?
We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives.
If you’re excited about this role but you think you still need to learn some of the required skills, we’d still love to hear from you. You are much more than your CV, so come as you are and tell us who you aspire to become! The most important skills are collaboration, respect, trustworthiness and execution. So go ahead - apply, and let’s contribute to the new energy transition together!
ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of our society and the markets in which we operate.