Data Centre Development Associate

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 data centres, bioenergy, thermal and transmission infrastructure – is currently looking for an Associate, Data Centres to join our office in London, UK.

Team

The Data Centre function is responsible for business development and end-to-end project delivery of data centres and associated infrastructure for CIP. We deliver projects across multiple geographies utilising the many years of data centre and energy development experience in the team.

Role

As an Associate in the Data Centre team, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering CIP's digital infrastructure strategy and projects. The role will require you to take responsibility for your own projects whilst also supporting wider team activities including reporting and decision-making processes. The work is varied, fast-paced and challenging but we will support and inspire you as you move along your professional development journey.

Responsibilities will consist of but are not limited to:

• Identifying and assessing data centre investment opportunities

• Project managing market entry processes by working across investment teams, legal, tax, finance, etc.

• Preparing high quality supporting materials for investment decision making processes

• Monitoring and managing budgets, including maintaining high quality reporting data

• Creating and interrogating financial models

You

We are looking for a motivated individual holding a relevant degree and a minimum of 3-5 years of full-time work experience with real estate investment, data centre or energy project development.

We look for the following in a candidate:

• Experience in financial modelling and an understanding of the drivers of a business case

• Proficient in verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in creating high-quality PowerPoint presentations

• A deep understanding of the challenges associated with infrastructure development, especially regarding data centers

• Proficient stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

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 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.