Procurement Director – Renewables (BESS, Solar PV & Wind)Location: Milan, ItalySalary: Competitive + BonusWorking Pattern: Office-based The OpportunityWe are working with a leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, financing and operating utility-scale Solar PV, BESS and Onshore Wind projects across Italy and Europe.With a significant multi-GW pipeline, they are looking for a Procurement Director to lead their procurement strategy and supply chain operations from their Milan headquarters.Reporting to the VP of EPC, you will take strategic and operational ownership of procurement, combining high-value negotiations, tender management, supplier strategy and team leadership. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement procurement strategies across Solar PV, BESS and Wind projects.Lead end-to-end RFP/RFQ and tender processes, from supplier selection through to contract award.Negotiate major equipment and supply agreements covering BESS systems, PV modules, inverters, mounting structures and WTGs.Negotiate and manage EPC, BESS, LTSA and O&M contracts.Oversee purchasing and PO workflows, ensuring alignment with project financing and construction milestones.Manage supplier relationships, commercial disputes, claims and variations.Lead and develop the Milan-based procurement team.Collaborate closely with EPC, Engineering, Development, Legal, Finance and Construction teams.Ensure procurement activities meet corporate governance and ESG requirements. Key Requirements 10+ years' procurement experience within renewable energy, energy infrastructure or utilities.Proven experience managing procurement for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS; Wind/WTG experience is advantageous.Strong knowledge of the European renewable energy supply chain, EPC market and major equipment suppliers.Proven experience negotiating high-value equipment and EPC contracts.Strong knowledge of FIDIC and international contracting frameworks.Commercially astute, with experience in commodity pricing and cost-indexation.Experience leading and developing procurement teams.Fluent Italian and English.Based in or willing to relocate to Milan, with regular office presence.Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics or a related field. What We Offer Senior leadership position within a well-capitalised, growing IPP.Opportunity to shape procurement across a multi-GW European renewable portfolio.Exposure across BESS, Solar PV and Wind.Competitive salary and benefits package.

Piper Maddox are partnered with a leading transmission lines IPP developing and owning some of the largest transmission projects in the U.S. With a growing portfolio of large-scale, 300–400+ mile high-voltage transmission projects, including HVDC, they are entering an exciting phase of growth and are looking to bring on a Senior Manager / Director of Engineering to help lead the engineering strategy and execution of these projects. The projects are highly complex and relatively rare in the U.S., giving this hire the opportunity to work on some of the most significant transmission infrastructure being developed today. Joining at an early stage of the business's growth, this person will wear multiple hats, work closely with leading external engineering consultants and technology providers, and have significant influence over how projects are engineered and ultimately delivered. Key Responsibilities include: Lead engineering and design activities for major transmission line projects, supporting projects from development through construction and delivery.Take ownership of projects from approximately 10% design, with the potential to join projects already progressing through 30–60% design.Lead the planning of engineering activities, including technical scope, budgets, schedules, and overall design strategy.Manage and oversee external engineering consultants across 1–3 major transmission projects, ensuring design work is timely, cost-effective, technically robust, and aligned with project requirements.Review detailed design packages, engineering studies, and technical deliverables to ensure compliance with permitting, land, customer, financing, and construction requirements.Coordinate closely with internal development, construction, commercial, permitting, land, and other project stakeholders to identify and mitigate engineering risks.Oversee key transmission engineering scopes including structure engineering and testing, geotechnical investigations, utility crossings, encroachments, and other route-related design considerations.Support technical due diligence, fatal flaw analysis, early-stage development opportunities, and potential acquisitions.Participate in field visits and stakeholder discussions to evaluate route suitability, constructability, and technical considerations.Develop and manage engineering RFPs, consultant contracts, MSAs, and service orders while maintaining strong relationships with external engineering partners.Stay at the forefront of developments in high-voltage transmission and HVDC technology, bringing new capabilities, lessons learned, and best practices into the organization. With the backing and growth trajectory to develop some of the largest and most complex transmission infrastructure projects in the country, this is a chance to join a lean, entrepreneurial platform where an engineering leader can have significant influence over both project execution and the direction of the business. The opportunity offers the chance to work alongside some of the industry's leading engineering consultants and technology providers while helping shape projects from early development through construction and delivery.

Technical Product Manager (ITALY)Location: Berlin, Germany or Remote, ItalyOur client is an innovative geotechnology software company transforming the way renewable energy developers identify, assess, and secure land for new projects. Their platform provides advanced site and land analysis, enabling developers to evaluate land constraints, engage landowners, support planning applications with local authorities, and collaborate effectively with grid operators.Having established a strong presence in Germany over the past three years, the company has become a trusted partner within the renewable energy sector, with a significant proportion of project developers using its platform. Following this success, they are now embarking on their first phase of international expansion.Key Responsibilities Deliver product demonstrations and communicate the value of the software to both technical and commercial audiences.Act as the voice of the customer by gathering market feedback and collaborating with the product team to shape future developments.Build relationships with GIS professionals, project developers, engineering teams, and senior decision-makers.Represent the company at industry conferences, renewable energy events, and trade exhibitions. Identify new customers and drive the sales process from prospecting to close.Product management experience, with the ability to translate customer needs into product improvements.Ability to build relationships with both technical and business stakeholders, including GIS professionals and senior management. Requirements Fluent Italian and English.German language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.Willingness to travel within Italy to meet customers and attend industry events.Strong technical knowledge on Geotools, land software’s and/or GIS