Copenhagen Infrastructure Service Company (CISC) – a company working exclusively for the global fund management company Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), is currently looking for a Development Manager to join the team in Melbourne, Australia The role As a Development Manager you will be closely involved in the development CIP’s renewable energy projects in Australia such as onshore wind, battery or solar. You will form part of the collaborative 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 reach Final Investment Decision. You will manage both complex commercial and technical aspect of the projects. Responsibilities will further consist of : · 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 essential 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 Main stakeholders Internal Stakeholders External Stakeholders 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 projects. We look for the following in a candidate: Structured approach with focus on detail. Experienced analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to navigate across technical, commercial and financial disciplines Proficient communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English and ability to turn complex issues into simple and understandable solutions Ability to effectively execute processes proactively and professionally managing multiple on-going tasks and prioritize effectively Solid understanding of renewable energy projects Experience with managing complex stakeholder environments and interacting/communicating with senior management Motivated individual who takes ownership, leads processes forward while navigating in a fast-paced 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 talent@cipfs.com. 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. CISC’s commitment to diversity and inclusion CISC is committed to securing a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected and heard. A diverse workforce allows CISC 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. Copenhagen Infrastructure Service Company CISC is a service company working exclusively for Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). CISC is owned by the funds managed by CIP with the purpose of delivering best-in-class services to the growing portfolio of renewable assets. We engage in the energy transition through specialist services, project development and value creation with trusted third-party suppliers. Our core focus is conducting due-diligence, development, construction, and operations of renewable assets, and we deliver a range of services within technical, commercial, and financial management, compliance, tax, legal, transaction and ESG. We provide global support and a local presence in our key markets, and our teams are continuously delivering and developing services that are tailored to our wide range of projects – from offshore and onshore wind, solar and battery energy storage systems, to advanced bioenergy assets. For more information, please visit cisc.dk .
