Bid Lead

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!

We are seeking an individual with a proactive, adaptable mindset and a demonstrated ability to thrive in dynamic environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and project management expertise, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach that promotes synergy across functions and stakeholders.

This role requires excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, enabling the individual to effectively engage with cross-functional teams, joint venture partners, and external stakeholders.

COP and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), the largest investment fund dedicated to renewable infrastructure in the world, are working together to originate, develop and build offshore wind project globally. In Japan, COP and CIP have been working together for several years and are progressing the development of several projects in view of submitting bids in the public auctions organized by the Japanese authorities.

Primary job duties include the following:

• Play a key leadership role in the project team
• Project management
• Develop bid strategies to maximize bid scoring
• Develop a deep understanding of the tender rules and inform/educate the team
• Prepare material for management meetings
• Support the team in preparing key project decisions or prepare the decision yourself when relevant
• Lead the bid writing process, lead the team in developing the bid story lines and ensure delivery of all bid documentation
• Participate to local stakeholders’ engagement when relevant
• Support the team when needed on procurement, technical or commercial topics
• Management of JV partners:
  • Organize and manage collaboration between partners at team level
  • Ensure good alignment between companies
  • Prepare decisions
  • Manage potential cross team issues
  • Interface point between COP/CIP and Japanese partners
  • Support shareholders level discussion if required

To succeed in this role, you:
The Bid Lead is a senior-level position that will report to the both the Market CEO (market level) and the Project CEO (project level). To succeed in this role, you will have the following:

• 10+ years of experience in one of the following fields: project management, public auctions preparation, leading procurement or technical roles, ideally within the renewable energy sector or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder bidding processes, preferably with joint ventures (JV) and public-private partnerships (PPP).
• Expertise in tendering, procurement strategies, and contract negotiation, with a deep understanding of Japanese energy policies and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to align cross-functional teams and collaborate with finance, legal, and technical teams to develop compelling bid strategies.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on risk mitigation and ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage tight deadlines under pressure, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Knowledge of offshore wind or infrastructure development projects is highly desirable, with prior experience in Japanese energy markets being an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and supplier locations as required.
• 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.

Lokation: Tokyo, Japan