Technical Development Director

Unlock the Full Potential of Offshore Wind to Power the World
If you are looking to advance your offshore wind career or explore our industry further, this is your chance to be part of market-leading, and groundbreaking projects.

COP is at the forefront of offshore wind development, leading projects from origination and development through construction and operations in new and established markets around the world. Founded in 2015, our team is comprised of some of the most experienced professionals from the renewable energy and associated sectors, all working together to unlock the full potential of offshore wind to power the world. We are the exclusive offshore wind development partner to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, the world’s largest green energy fund.

Brief Description of Position
COP is seeking a Technical Development Director to support our team in Australia and New Zealand on its development pipeline. In the Australian market Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has setup “Southerly Ten”, a specialist offshore wind energy developer from the team behind Star of the South, Australia’s most advanced offshore wind project. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), the world’s largest clean energy fund and the group for which COP exclusively develops offshore wind projects around the world.

This role is pivotal in preparing the project for a government-led offshore wind auction commencing in September, with responsibilities spanning from technical strategy to auction preparation. We are seeking a candidate who can provide strong technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and procurement support during this time-sensitive period. The candidate should also be agile enough to work across different scenarios and keep options open until the later stages to maximise outcomes in the auction bidding.

As the Technical Development Director, you will lead the early to mid-stage technical development for offshore wind projects in Australia and New Zealand, playing a pivotal role in navigating the technical and project management requirements necessary to secure environmental approvals, progress project planning, and ultimately position the project to win a competitive auction prior to a Final Investment Decision.

Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of technical inputs, from regulatory approvals, grid interconnection strategies, port logistics, site investigations and supply chain planning, all of which are vital to the business case development and the successful realization of the project.

This is a unique opportunity to take on a high-impact role where you can shape the future of offshore wind in Australia and New Zealand. You will be part of a collaborative, multinational team that values trust, responsibility, and intellectual agility.

You will support initiatives including

• Lead early to mid-stage technical project development across all technical disciplines for offshore wind farms.
• Lead and coordinate technical workstreams throughout the auction process.
• Ensure comprehensive technical support for environmental consent applications, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and local conditions.
• Drive technical activities to secure safe, high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including government authorities, regulators and partners, to facilitate project progression.
• Provide strategic technical oversight to ensure business case inputs are accurate, relevant, and country-specific.
• Develop and oversee CAPEX estimates and technical DEVEX associated with project delivery.
• Manage technical packages and coordinate inputs from global teams, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Work with the Procurement team on the procurement of the EPC packages in the lead-up to final investment decision.
• Contribute to technical communication with stakeholders, including auction authorities, partners, and internal governance.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (development, procurement, finance) to ensure seamless delivery of auction bid materials and milestones.
• Where applicable, manage the specification, procurement and execution of Site Data Acquisition contracts including wind, metocean and soil data.
• Positively influence technology concept decisions to ensure the optimum technology concepts are utilised for the project and site-specific characteristics.
• Ensure strong project management principles and governance structures are applied to all stages of the project.
• Prepare materials and participate in the relevant project steering committees.
• Work with WHSE lead to drive safe work practices Collaborate with PMO to drive operational excellence in project management

To succeed in this role, you:

• Have a Degree in Engineering with 10 years relevant experience
• Have extensive experience in offshore wind development, including optimizing wind farm solutions based on site conditions, environmental constraints, and logistics; and had experience securing approvals/consents.
• Proven experience in early- to mid-stage offshore wind technical development, especially in high-stakes bidding or auction environments.
• Strong commercial and procurement acumen, with ability to shape competitive, compliant bid strategies.
• Experience leading technical efforts in market-entry scenarios, with strong project management skills to coordinate multiple workstreams.
• Have flexibility to manage and deliver “ad hoc” requests to support the project with tight turnarounds.
• Have experience in coordinating the procurement of offshore wind EPC packages.
• Have the ability to adapt to the Australian and New Zealand markets, which are currently at a much earlier stage than other mature offshore wind markets.
• Possess in-depth understanding of value drivers in offshore wind project, strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to identify the right solutions
• Conduct effective project leadership & team management
• Team-oriented mindset, with a commitment to collaboration and building a positive culture.
• Have a global mindset and responsive to local and remote sparring, inputs, and requests
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative, tailored solutions.

What is it like to work here:
We are proud of the unique career experiences we offer at COP and have taken great care to build a culture that supports our ambitions. Here’s what you can expect from your time with us:

• You will be at the heart of the action – Work on projects that shape the future of our evolving industry, collaborating with industry leaders and influencing change on a global scale.
• You will be encouraged to be brave – Move at pace, make bold decisions, and drive the energy transition forward.
• Be trusted to thrive – Work with autonomy in a diverse, respectful, and empowering environment where contributions are valued and your growth matters.

What you can expect:

• Competitive salary and benefits package adapted to market.
• Flexibility & Autonomy – The freedom to shape your workday to balance professional and personal commitments.
• Career Growth & Development – Learn from industry leaders, take ownership of your career path, and be exposed to the full offshore wind project lifecycle.
• International Exposure – Work across multiple markets, engage with global stakeholders, and build an international network of industry leaders.
• A Global & Inclusive Culture – Join an international team where diverse perspectives are valued, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

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We kindly ask that all applications be submitted in English, as only applications in English will be considered.

We will conduct ongoing interviews; therefore, early application is encouraged. As a part of our commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable recruitment process, we request that you do not include a personal photo on your CV.

If you have any questions concerning this position, please contact recruitment@cop.dk. We will handle your information with confidentiality and handle all personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice.

Please Note:
We unfortunately are not considering staffing agency inquiries or submissions for open opportunities for our team. We appreciate your respect for our current approach and if future opportunities arise where we require external assistance, we will reach out to selected agencies directly.

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Lokation: Melbourne, Australia

Application deadline: 30 May 2025