Project Land Acquisition Associate

About Queequeg

Queequeg Renewables, founded in 2019, is a leading renewable energy specialist focused on solar, wind and storage technology. Committed to driving the evolution to better energy, our founders were early pioneers in large-scale renewable energy projects, forging valuable partnerships with key industry players over the last two decades.

As one of the fastest growing companies in the renewable energy sector, Queequeg Renewables attributes its success to the experience and skill of its expert team, collaborative approach, and passion for renewables development. Headquartered in London, with offices in Edinburgh and Milan, our team specialises in all stages of renewable energy project development, from site selection to grid connection, project management and planning.

About the role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Project Land Acquisition Associate join our team in London. This role is ideal for an Italian graduate with a strong academic background in law, economics, or related disciplines, combined with a passion for sustainability and renewable energy.

Role responsibilities

• Support land acquisition and project development processes for renewable energy initiatives.
• Assist in due diligence, document review, and stakeholder communication.
• Use mapping software (GIS/QGIS) to analyse and manage land data.
• Prepare project documentation and support the team in managing timelines, databases, and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (legal, planning, engineering) both in the UK and Italy.

Skills

• Fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken
• Organised and proactive with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Eagerness to learn within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Experience/knowledge

• Residing in the UK, preferably in London.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, or related discipline from an Italian university (degrees with legal coursework are essential)
• Or Master’s degree (completed or in progress) from the UK in Management, Sustainability, or Policy
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and mapping software (preferably GIS or QGIS)

Benefits

• A positive, values-led working environment that supports both collaboration and personal autonomy
• Opportunities for professional development and internal learning
• Flexibility in how you manage your working day, within the needs of an office-based role
• Access to wellbeing, volunteering, and learning initiatives as part of our evolving company-wide benefits framework
• Competitive employment terms, including holiday entitlement and pension scheme