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Engineering Manager - (Utility-Scale Solar & BESS)

Location: Italy

We are recruiting an experienced engineering professional to support the origination and development of large-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across Italy. This is a senior technical role focused on engineering leadership, grid connection strategy, and early-stage project development - working closely with multidisciplinary teams to move projects from concept through delivery readiness.

This opportunity suits someone who combines strong electrical engineering expertise with commercial awareness, stakeholder engagement capability, and the ability to manage complex project portfolios.

You will lead engineering design and grid connection activities during project origination and development, ensuring technical solutions are robust, compliant, and aligned with project objectives. You will coordinate consultants, manage engineering deliverables, support budgeting and forecasting, and guide projects through grid approval and permitting processes.

Lead engineering design and grid connection strategy for solar and BESS projects

Manage grid application processes and utility engagement

Support project costing, forecasting, and development planning

Coordinate HV studies, compliance reviews, and technical assessments

Oversee energy modelling and engineering documentation

Manage external engineering consultants and technical stakeholders

Enforce QA/QC standards across engineering deliverables

Contribute to technical proposals and stakeholder presentations

Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and workflows

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline

Extensive experience in utility-scale or commercial solar/BESS engineering

Strong knowledge of HV systems, grid compliance, and project delivery

Experience managing engineering teams or consultants

Familiarity with permitting and grid approval frameworks

Ability to prioritise across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Desirable experience includes engineering software proficiency (AutoCAD, PowerFactory, PVsyst), EPC or consultancy leadership exposure, and HV infrastructure project involvement.

This is a high-impact role within a growing renewable energy pipeline, offering exposure to complex grid-connected projects and the opportunity to shape engineering outcomes from the earliest stages of development.

If you are motivated by technical leadership, renewable energy innovation, and project origination, we encourage you to apply.

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HSSE Coordinator - Bioenergy & Construction | West Africa

Location: West Africa
Department: Health, Safety, Social & Environment (HSSE)
Reports to: HSE Manager

This is a high-impact opportunity for a proactive HSSE professional to support the delivery of bioenergy and construction projects across West Africa. The role is focused on embedding Environmental, Social, Health & Safety Management Systems (ESMS) within complex construction environments - ensuring full compliance with national regulations, contractor requirements, and international frameworks such as the IFC Performance Standards.

The successful candidate will initially oversee HSSE operations on a flagship bioenergy construction project in Ghana, before expanding support across multiple active sites as the regional portfolio grows.

Implement and enforce project-specific HSSE plans across bioenergy and construction sites in line with legal and corporate standards.

Conduct construction-focused risk assessments, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and manage permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities.

Coordinate closely with EPC and construction contractors to maintain safe site execution and structured onboarding processes.

Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking within active construction environments.

Deliver HSSE inductions, toolbox talks, and emergency preparedness drills tailored to construction and bioenergy operations.

Monitor environmental compliance during construction activities, including air quality, dust, noise, waste management, and EIA/ESIA implementation.

Promote labour welfare, worker rights, and safe site practices across contractor workforces.

Interface with clients, regulators, contractors, and host communities on HSSE matters.

Prepare HSSE performance reports and support audits related to construction and project delivery.

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.

Professional HSSE certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) required.

Minimum 5 years' HSSE experience, ideally within bioenergy, infrastructure, industrial construction, or EPC project environments.

Strong knowledge of national HSE legislation and experience engaging regulatory bodies within construction settings.

Familiarity with IFC Performance Standards and investor compliance frameworks.

Working knowledge of ISO 45001 / ISO 18001 standards.

Proven experience in Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) within live construction sites.

Comfortable working in remote project environments and managing multi-site oversight.

Strong stakeholder engagement, contractor coordination, and reporting capabilities.

Willingness to travel extensively across West Africa.

This role places you at the intersection of bioenergy development and large-scale construction, contributing directly to infrastructure that supports West Africa's energy transition. You will play a critical role in ensuring safe, compliant, and socially responsible project execution while gaining exposure to complex construction delivery and international HSSE standards. It is an opportunity to grow within a fast-scaling portfolio that combines engineering, sustainability, and real-world impact.

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Commercial Analyst - Technical Financial Modelling Focus | Renewable Energy

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Department: Commercial
Reports to: Commercial Manager / Director

We are seeking a technically strong, detail-driven Commercial Analyst with advanced Excel and financial modelling capability to support complex financing and commercial activities across renewable energy projects in Africa. This role is heavily analytical and model-centric, requiring the ability to design, audit, and interpret sophisticated financial models that underpin investment decisions, debt structuring, pricing strategy, and business planning.

The Analyst will play a critical role in debt origination and execution, including acquisition financing, refinancing, structured debt, and corporate funding - translating commercial strategy into robust financial frameworks that support investor and lender engagement.

Build, stress-test, and maintain advanced, lender-grade financial models supporting syndicated loans, mezzanine financing, and structured debt transactions.

Develop integrated project finance models incorporating cash flow forecasting, scenario analysis, sensitivities, and capital structuring.

Translate commercial and operational assumptions into defensible financial outputs.

Prepare data-driven investment materials, lender presentations, and internal memorandums grounded in model analysis.

Support due diligence processes by validating financial assumptions and coordinating with lenders, advisors, and legal teams.

Monitor debt market dynamics and incorporate macroeconomic factors into financial projections.

Develop or adapt acquisition, divestment, and project evaluation models with clear audit trails and version control.

Model strategic financing scenarios, including capital structure optimization and return sensitivity analysis.

Support business planning through quantitative forecasting and performance modelling.

Conduct analytical market research to inform investment decisions.

Contribute financially rigorous inputs to board materials and investment approvals.

Review commercial project documentation (PPA/EPC) to ensure financial alignment.

Perform customer credit assessments using financial analysis and risk metrics.

Maintain structured project databases to support screening and modelling workflows.

Provide analytical reporting across management, investment, and finance functions.

Develop discount rate and hurdle rate frameworks using quantitative market analysis.

Support strategic transactions with modelling-driven insights and documentation.

Contribute to cross-functional initiatives within a lean, execution-focused team.

Travel across Africa as required to support project and transaction activities.

Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Investment Analysis, or related quantitative discipline.

CFA Charterholder or active candidate is advantageous.

Advanced Excel expertise with demonstrable experience building complex financial models from first principles.

Strong understanding of project finance modelling methodologies and transaction structures.

3-5 years' experience in private equity, investment banking, corporate finance, or project finance roles with heavy modelling exposure.

Experience with leveraged finance, structured transactions, or infrastructure/project finance.

Familiarity with financing documentation, term sheets, and commercial contracts.

Excellent analytical discipline with strong model validation and error-checking practices.

High attention to detail and ability to translate quantitative analysis into decision-ready insights.

Strong written communication skills for producing investor-grade materials.

Self-directed, collaborative, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.

Interest in renewable energy and infrastructure investment.

This position offers deep exposure to high-level financial modelling and complex financing transactions within Africa's renewable energy sector. You will work on analytically demanding projects that influence real infrastructure investment decisions, gaining experience in lender-grade modelling, strategic capital structuring, and transaction execution. For professionals motivated by rigorous financial analysis and real-world impact, this role provides a strong platform for growth and technical development.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.