Blue Carbon Project Expert in London Area

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to the project team regarding forest and wetland carbon project development and implementation, including working in-person with project teams
• Lead on feasibility and due diligence assessments for forest and wetland carbon / NBS projects
• Work with our inter-disciplinary team to develop concepts and project descriptions for forest/wetland carbon interventions at the project, program and jurisdictional level
• Work with and develop carbon modelling tools
• Support the development of carbon accounting methodologies (tidal wetlands, new ocean scope)
• Robust project management to ensure that delivery timelines are met. This will require working directly with clients, colleagues and external collaborators.

Required Qualifications

• Experienced in the climate and/or natural resource management sector, with demonstrable carbon project development experience
• A comprehensive understanding of carbon accounting procedures and the AFOLU (nature-based) requirements of the major carbon standards (VCS; Gold Standard; Plan Vivo)
• An understanding of carbon dynamics and accounting in tidal wetland environments, particularly field measurements
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a demonstrated track record of timely delivery in high-pressure situations
• Proficient in working both independently and within a group environment, with a variety of stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to synthesise and communicate complex subjects clearly in writing and presentation
• Business-minded with an eye for pragmatic solutions
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Empathic team player
• Fluency in English
• Willingness to travel internationally when necessary.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in the development of carbon accounting methodologies
• GIS and/or remote sensing experience
• Fluency or competency in languages other than English.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

20-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English