Blue Carbon Project Expert
- Posted 08 July 2025
- LocationCity of London
- Discipline Engineering and Renewables
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.
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