Development Manager (Fixed-Term), Flagship Funds APAC

Earlier this year, building on the strong foundation of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) as a fund manager, we introduced an optimized CIP Platform, with three platform companies providing services to CIP. To learn more, please refer to the CIP Platform section below.
In our optimized CIP Platform, CIP Terra Technologies – a project delivery company delivering projects from onshore wind, solar PV and battery energy storage systems, to bioenergy, thermal and transmission infrastructure – is currently looking for a Development Manager, to join the team in Melbourne, Australia.

Team

You will join a highly motivated colleagues with extensive experience in managing delivery of energy and infrastructure assets. The CIP Terra Technologies team is end-to-end responsible for the delivery of CIP’s onshore renewable energy projects, is responsible for the long-term performance of CIP and works closely with other local and global teams within CIP.

Role

As a Development Manager in CIP-TT, you will be closely involved in the development of CIP’s renewable energy projects in Australia such as onshore wind, battery or solar. You will form part of the collaborative CIP-TT project teams and will be responsible for managing key project development workstreams, such as community engagements, grid connection, permitting, layout, procurement, land etc. to ensure the renewable energy projects can get to Final Investment Decision. You will manage both complex commercial and technical aspect of the projects.

Responsibilities will consist of but are not limited to:

• Project management of key development workstreams.
• Analysing grid connection, permitting, and environmental constraints to optimize project development strategies.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategy. Ensure communication and engagement of stakeholders to ensure local project support enabling a smooth development process.
• Coordinate with shareholder regulatory affairs and align communication and engagement.
• Overseeing the preparation of project proposals, covering technical, financial, and environmental aspects.
• Working with third party developers and third-party companies to progress projects.
• Secure all project permits & consents landowner enable project progress according to schedule.
• Interface with engineering team to align permitting envelope
• Working closely with engineering, finance, legal, and procurement teams to reach key project milestones.
• Developing and managing project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability.
• · Lead negotiations for land lease agreements, contractor engagements, and procurement contracts.
• Support the preparation of financial models and investment cases to secure funding and approvals.
• ·Ensure transparent communication to senior CIP stakeholders on the project development

You:

We are looking for a person with a relevant degree in Engineering, Economics, Environmental Science, Business or similar fields with +7 years of experience within development of renewable energy project

We look for the following in a candidate:

• Stakeholder management: can coordinate with partners and maintain key stakeholder relationships
• Great communication skills: Fluent in English with effective communication and presentation skills, including having ability to document project information and risks in a concise manner.
• Team-oriented: ability to take initiative and work diligently within a lean team and manage different workstreams simultaneously.
• Highly effective and motivated individual who is thriving in a highly effective and innovative environment.

The process

Please apply online as soon as possible as applications will be processed on an ongoing basis. For questions related to the role, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. We do not include CV's and Cover Letters sent by email.

As we continue to improve our candidate experience, diversity and avoid unconscious bias, please avoid having a photo in your CV. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality for all applicants.

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations and ownership.

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CIP Terra Technologies’ commitment to diversity and inclusion 

CIP Terra Technologies is committed to securing a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected and heard. 

A diverse workforce allows CIP Terra Technologies to achieve results through different approaches and solutions to task execution and problem solving. We want all our employees to have equal opportunities for personal growth and career opportunities regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, nationality, and ethnicity. 

About CIP Terra Technologies 

CIP Terra Technologies is a project delivery company working for CIP. CIP Terra Technologies is majority owned by the funds managed by CIP, with the purpose of delivering best-in-class project development and execution services to the growing portfolio of land-based renewable energy assets. 

We engage in the energy transition through specialist project delivery, value creation, and collaboration with trusted third-party suppliers. Our core focus is the development, procurement, construction, and delivery of renewable energy projects, and we provide a variety of services including technical development, engineering, supply chain, construction management, and project execution. 

We provide global support and a local presence in our key markets, and our teams are continuously delivering and refining services tailored to a wide range of technologies – from onshore wind, solar PV and battery energy storage systems, to bioenergy, thermal and transmission infrastructure. For more information, please visit CIP Terra Technologies. 

Optimized CIP Platform 

Earlier this year, we introduced an optimized CIP Platform. With three platform companies providing services to CIP—and while maintaining our current relationship with Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP), CIP’s exclusive offshore wind development partner—we have effectively strengthened our organizational and operational capabilities, creating a platform scaled for growth and designing the CIP blueprint for the future.  

We have established CIP Molecule Technologies, a tech-focused project delivery company dedicated to molecule projects; CIP Terra Technologies, a tech-focused project delivery company managing a diverse portfolio of onshore projects; and CIP Fund Solutions, a delivery company with expertise in complex fund management and investment services. For more info on this, please see: Optimized CIP Platform.