About the job
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’re seeking a recent graduate with a strong understanding of renewable energies to join our team in London. In this role, you will contribute directly to the development of our projects in Italy, playing a key part in achieving our project goals by leveraging your expertise and supporting our team of renewable energy professionals.
We’re looking for someone who approaches learning with enthusiasm and curiosity, someone excited to absorb knowledge from experienced colleagues across the company and beyond. You’ll bring a committed, open-minded, and problem-solving mindset, with a strong willingness to grow, embrace new experiences, and use communication and relationship-building as key tools to drive progress.
Role responsibilities
* Manage all aspects of wind, BESS, and solar PV project development from feasibility studies to final permitting.
* Coordinate project teams and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
* Compile reports and keep track of the development status and activities.
* Support the feasibility studies for project acquisitions and origination.
* Help identifying and securing new development opportunities.
* Liaise and cooperate with the engineering team.
* Contribute to developing and implementing the company's business development strategy.
Skills
* Basic understanding of the Italian regulatory framework related to the energy sector, specifically the development and construction of PV and Wind Plants, including environmental and licensing requirements.
* Basic knowledge of the Italian electricity system/technical and regulatory, including distributed generation regulations plus utilities and related interconnection procedures.
* Basic project Management skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and proactively.
* Attention to detail.
* Efficient time management capability.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work within a team and support team members.
* Experience with QGIS and/or ArcGIS is preferred, but not essential.
* Italian language: native or very fluent level
* English language: at least professional level, written and oral.
Experience/knowledge
* Background in Engineering, Environmental or similar degree.
Benefits
A career with Queequeg Renewables is a career filled with purpose. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy and offer to our team:
* Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment with passionate colleagues.
* Make a real impact on the future of renewable energy in Italy.
* Grow your expertise and skills through ongoing training and development.
* Be part of a company committed to deploying significant amount of renewable energy assets.
* 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.
* Performance-based bonus
* Support to gain industry accreditations
Should you have any questions regarding the role or want to send us further information about yourself, feel free to reach out to our team on jobs@quren.co
We look forward to hearing from you!