Renewable Energy Land Acquisition Lead – Italy

Taylor Hopkinson; Valencia; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson is partnering with a well-established international renewable energy developer to identify a Land Acquisition Specialist for its growing Italian business. You will manage the end-to-end land acquisition process in Italy, engaging with landowners, negotiating contracts and coordinating with technical and legal teams.

Requirements include a university degree in a relevant field, 5+ years' experience in land acquisition or related sectors, fluency in Italian and English, and

Qualifications

• University degree in Law, Architecture, Agricultural Sciences, Geography or another relevant discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in land acquisition, real estate, infrastructure or renewable energy development.
• Demonstrated experience securing land for renewable energy projects within the Italian market.
• Good understanding of Italian cadastral systems, property documentation and land ownership processes.
• Familiarity with GIS tools, Google Earth and renewable energy permitting procedures in Italy.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Native-level Italian and professional working proficiency in English.
• Availability for regular business travel across Italy.
• Valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess potential sites for renewable energy developments, considering technical, commercial and permitting requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners and other local stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations for land lease, purchase and easement agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Coordinate with internal legal and development teams during contract preparation and execution.
• Perform land due diligence, including ownership verification, title review and cadastral analysis.
• Collect and maintain accurate documentation related to land agreements, payments and contractual deadlines.
• Support the evaluation of project feasibility by analysing land characteristics, permitting constraints and regulatory frameworks.
• Monitor market activity and land acquisition trends to identify strategic opportunities.
• Travel regularly to project locations for site inspections and meetings with stakeholders.

Education

Law/Architecture/Geography degree

Tools

GIS software

Google Earth

Job description

Taylor Hopkinson is partnering with a well-established international renewable energy developer to identify a Land Acquisition Specialist for its growing Italian business. You will manage the end-to-end land acquisition process in Italy, engaging with landowners, negotiating contracts and coordinating with technical and legal teams.

Requirements include a university degree in a relevant field, 5+ years' experience in land acquisition or related sectors, fluency in Italian and English, and