Origination Manager – Italy

Taylor Hopkinson is recruiting an experienced Origination Manager to oversee multiple renewable energy projects at the early stages of development, from site identification to securing grid connection. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, qualifying, and acquiring land for Solar, BESS and Wind projects.

This role requires strong negotiation skills, the ability to manage external partners, and a passion for driving renewable energy development.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and qualify suitable sites for solar, BESS, and wind energy projects within targeted areas.
• Establish and maintain a robust network of external land agents and originators.
• Manage and track the performance of external originators, ensuring project targets are met.
• Regularly visit potential sites and assess their viability for development.
• Present project opportunities to landowners and secure land leases and related agreements.
• Negotiate and acquire land leases for renewable energy developments, including solar, wind, and BESS.
• Collaborate with internal and external legal teams to ensure the accurate delivery of agreements.
• Organize and maintain all documents, records, and files related to landowners and project sites.
• Manage the land portfolio by maintaining strong communication with landowners.
• Lead commercial negotiations related to real estate agreements.
• Execute and support the company’s origination strategy and provide formal progress reports.
• Coordinate and review the work of external consultants.

Experience and Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in the real estate or renewable energy development sectors.
• Proven track record in land acquisition or project development.
• Existing network within the renewable energy industry is highly desirable.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to engage landowners effectively.
• Experience in managing external partners and tracking project progress.
• Highly organized with excellent record-keeping skills.