Business Developer

Exus is an integrated power and digital infrastructure platform that helps data centres, industries and the grid secure firm, reliable power at speed. Through its three business lines, Exus Energy, Exus Digital and Exus Services , it acts as a single counterparty from land and grid access to long-term operation. Founded in 2014 and backed by Partners Group since 2023, Exus operates in eight European countries and manages a portfolio of more than 10 GW across wind, solar PV, hydro, battery storage, gas peakers and large-scale digital infrastructure sites.

For more information, visit www.exuseu.com

Your Mission

The Business Developer will be responsible for originating, developing and advancing renewable energy projects from early-stage identification through to Ready-to-Build (RTB) or transaction phase. The role focuses on building a robust project pipeline, managing key stakeholder relationships and coordinating internal and external teams to ensure the technical, financial and commercial viability of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and originate renewable energy opportunities, including solar PV, wind, energy storage and hybrid projects, in line with the company’s growth strategy.
• Develop and manage the project pipeline from early-stage assessment through permitting, land securing, grid access and key approvals.
• Coordinate feasibility analyses, including technical, environmental, regulatory and financial assessments.
• Manage relationships with landowners, local authorities, grid operators, consultants and other external stakeholders.
• Support financial modelling, business cases and investment memoranda in collaboration with the Finance and Investment teams.
• Coordinate internal teams, including Engineering, Legal, HSE, ESG and Finance, to ensure project alignment and timely progress.
• Lead or support negotiations of land agreements, option contracts and other development-related agreements.
• Monitor regulatory frameworks and market trends to identify risks and opportunities affecting project development.
• Prepare and present project updates, reports and pipeline status reviews to management and internal committees.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Environmental Sciences or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in the same position.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, cadastral tools, virtual data room (VDR) tools and corporate digital document management tools.
• A Master’s degree in Renewable Energy, Project Development, Finance or a similar field will be considered a plus.

Languages:

• Italian
• English proficiency at B2 level or above.

Why Join Exus?

At Exus, we’re more than a energy company — we’re a global team combining ambition, innovation and a modern way of working. Here, people have autonomy, real impact, and the opportunity to grow fast in a culture that values trust, flexibility and continuous learning.

Here’s what you’ll find at Exus:

• A meaningful long-term mission. Contribute to projects that accelerate the energy transition through renewable assets, digital infrastructure, digitalisation and innovative solutions.
• A flexible, people-focused environment . We operate with a hybrid approach and genuine time autonomy, fostering balance while maintaining high performance and collaboration.
• An entrepreneurial culture with real ownership. You will work in an agile, low-hierarchy structure where ideas move fast, decisions are close to the business, and responsibility grows early.
• International exposure and real ownership. Work with multidisciplinary teams across Europe taking responsibility from day one within an agile, low-hierarchy structure.
• A forward-leaning culture that invests in AI adoption. Exus provides advanced corporate tools, training and internal working groups to integrate AI into daily operations and boost productivity and innovation.
• A wellbeing mindset. Our teams have access to resources that support physical and mental health, promoting healthy habits and sustainable work routines.

If you’re ready to take on a pivotal role in the renewable energy sector and make a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Grow with us!

Apply now and be part of the energy revolution at Exus.