The Role

The Engineering and Construction (E&C) Project Manager will oversee and manage the permitting, contracting, engineering, procuring, constructing and commissioning of solar new large scale ground mounted PV plants in different locations in Italy, while ensuring compliance with timelines, budgets, and agreed quality standards. The role will be establishing and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with EPC and other contractors, representatives of the grid operators and governmental entities, internal stakeholders, as well as various service providers.

The role will work in parallel with several solar renewable plant projects, taking overall responsibility for activities throughout the lifecycle of the plant, development, engineering, construction and operations. They will ensure cross-functional teams are informed in a timely manner of all project information necessary for them to effectively perform their duties. The E&C Project Manager will review and approve contractor documentation for the completed plants and monitor, analyse and report regularly on performance and incidents during plant construction. They will promote safe and efficient work sites and will be dedicated to continuous improvement in respect to PV engineering standards, best practices and QA/QC aspects.

At Sonnedix, we're building a future ready team with AI literacy, the ability to leverage digital and AI tools to improve efficiency, innovation and productivity across all roles.

Desirable skills

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or equivalent

• Contract negotiation skills and ability to communicate well in both written and verbal English

• Experience of the Italian renewable market and grid connection procedures, and proven project management skills, with substantial experience of managing complex commercial or industrial construction projects

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project or other Project Management software to control programs of work, budget and control deviations, with working knowledge of AutoCAD, PVSyst

• Experience using or developing digital tools or workflows to improve efficiency, innovation and productivity

We use English as our business language, please submit your CV in English.

At Sonnedix, we're building a future ready team with AI literacy, the ability to leverage digital and AI tools to improve efficiency, innovation and productivity across all roles.

Studies show that many qualified candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role excites you, but you don't meet every single qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences that contribute to a stronger team.

About Us

Sonnedix is an international Renewable Energy Producer (REP) with over a decade-long trajectory of sustainable growth. Sonnedix develops, builds, and operates renewable energy projects for the long-term, with a focus on providing green, affordable electricity to our customers, and acting as a true social citizen where it operates.

Our track record and financial strength enable us to build trusted relationships with customers and partners, to smartly expand the adoption renewable energy and play a vital role in the energy revolution. We are proud of our diverse team of experts, the clean energy we generate and to make a positive difference for the communities where we operate. Hear from some of our team about Sonnedix: https://www.sonnedix.com/careers

What we offer:

1. One company, many careers - as the company grows, we offer the opportunity for you to develop your career with us
2. An inclusive, international working culture with a diverse team of friendly professionals from across the world
3. A commitment to flexibility - hybrid working, generous annual leave allocation with an additional four weeks of discretionary unpaid leave
4. A family first company - generous paid parental leave and support for carers
5. The ability to 'work from elsewhere', for up to six weeks in a year
6. Summer working hours
7. Financial, Social, Mental & Physical wellbeing support
8. The Sonnedix Academy - a range of training and development opportunities including professional development, management and leadership programs, technical training, essential skills, DEI, mentorship and much more
9. Dedicated learning paths, tools, and resources to help every colleague confidently use AI and digital tools in their work
10. Fantastic office environments
11. Social events, team building opportunities and One Team Network groups, which are employee-led groups, based on shared identities, interests, backgrounds and life experiences

and many more local benefits!