Development Director

Join our rapidly growing and expert team at Copenhagen Offshore Partners, where we are leading the development and construction of offshore wind projects worldwide. At COP, we thrive in a fast-paced and exciting environment, working collaboratively and empowering our team members to make a meaningful impact to accelerate the global energy transition. We are a bold, dynamic company with an unwavering focus on our people, enabling them with the skills, experience, and trust to make a difference – on the job and for our renewable energy future.

As our project portfolio expands around the world, we are building a deeply motivated, diverse, and skilled workforce driven to make a positive impact on the planet. It is such an exciting time to join us, and if everything we have shared so far and explained in detail below sounds motivating to you, we look forward to receiving your application!

As the Development Director in Japan, you will lead large-scale offshore wind projects from the development phase through to the final investment decision. This includes securing consents and permits, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring high-quality delivery within scope, timeline, and budget. You will play a critical role in advancing COP's mission to create a sustainable energy future.

Primary job duties include the following:

• Lead and manage the development team for assigned projects, including stakeholder and environmental impact assessment (EIA) teams.
• Oversee project development activities, such as permitting, grid connection, land rights, and business case support.
• Define and manage project budgets, EIAs, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure timely permit delivery.
• Support economic modeling for all project development phases.
• Prepare and present shareholder materials, reports, and project updates.

To succeed in this role, you:
The Development Director will report to both the Market CEO (market level) and the Project CEO (project level). To succeed in this role, you will have the following:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
• At least 10 years of experience in the renewable energy, offshore wind, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong experience in developing large energy generation facilities, transmission infrastructure, or offshore projects.
• Proven leadership, organizational, networking, and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication abilities, with proficiency in presenting complex information clearly.
• Native Japanese and good command of English.

What we offer
We provide a unique opportunity for you to build trust and take on significant responsibilities right from your first day. You will have the chance to work on complex renewable energy projects, contributing to the growth of our rapidly expanding organization. Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic work environment, collaborating with over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds representing over 40 nationalities. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package – all of which we will be delighted to inform you of during the interview process.

Can you see yourself on our team? Apply to positions where you can make a difference!
We will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis; therefore, early application is encouraged.

If you have any questions concerning this position, please contact [email protected]. We will handle your information with confidentiality and handle all personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice.

We look forward to receiving your application.

About COP
We are a global leader in offshore wind project origination, development, and construction. With a project portfolio of over 50+ GW, one third of which is floating offshore wind, we are driving the energy transition forward and accelerating the move to net zero. Our expertise extends globally, to new markets and through ongoing projects, four of which are currently in construction: Changfang Xidao and Zhong Neng in Taiwan, Vineyard Wind 1 in the United States and Jeonnam 1 in Kore.

At COP, we specialize in system integration, including cutting-edge power-to-x solutions, and our delivery model relies on agile teams comprised of industry-leading professionals. We believe that success in large-scale renewable projects requires an engaged and empowered workforce with deep commercial, technical, regulatory, and legal expertise, so rest assured that no company in the world will see you better positioned to shape the future of the offshore wind industry, and to become a leader in this exciting field.

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: Tokyo, Japan