At METLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels.  We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, and change, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

Job Description
Project Development Manager, Italy
21/01/2026
Job Description: 

We're currently looking for a Project Development Manager  to join our M Renewables team in Italy. 

  

Your role will encompass: 

 

  • Secure land rights: Manage the process of securing land rights for wind, PV, and BESS projects to allow for planning, permitting, construction, operation, and maintenance. 

  • Engage with landowners: Contact landowners, arrange meetings, negotiate agreements, and ensure that all agreements are signed and legally binding. 

  • Manage expropriation procedures: if necessary, handle public expropriation procedures to secure project land rights. 

  • Data management: Ensure that land agreements and landowner information are entered, stored, and regularly updated in  Metlen’s monitoring tool. 

  • Maintain stakeholder relationships: Keep landowners informed throughout all project phases, addressing any questions or concerns they may have. 

  • Due diligence: Conduct due diligence on land acquisition for potential projects, including preparing cost calculations for land agreements. 

  • Produce documentation: Collaborate with GIS Engineers to produce maps and ensure required documentation is updated and stored in data rooms. 

  • Collaboration: Work closely with other project team members and the land management team while maintaining an independent work style. 

  • Provide assistance to the Head of Development Manager in the management in due diligence process for acquisition of new projects regarding real estate topic. 

  • Lead and manage a team of highly skilled professionals, ensuring effective coordination and delivery of strtegic objectives
  • Assist in the identification and evaluation of new business opportunities in the renewable energy sector. 

  • Interact with the Engineering and Legal departments in order to complete the project development tasks. 

  

What you bring to the role: 

  • Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science and Business Management or Law. 

  • 5+ years working experience in the development projects 

  • Good knowledge of AUTOCAD , QGIS, GSE Portal, Terna Portal, E-distribuzione Portal

  • Proven ability to coordinate data consitency across different portals
  • Demonstrated confidence and hands-on experience in M&A procedures buy side
  • Strong analytical , negotiation and problem-solving skills 

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively 

  • Italiand and English knowledge is required 

  • Ability to travel as needed for project development and land owners meeting. 

  

Your benefits: 

  • Attractive remuneration package 

  • Friendly and professional working environment 

  • Continuous training 

  • Cooperation, creativity and innovation: we adopt a flexible cooperation model to achieve fast results and increase productivity 

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our mission of creating a sustainable future, we encourage you to apply for this exciting internal opportunity.