Carbon Project Development Manager (Blue Carbon)

Schneider Electric; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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About Us

EcoAct is an international climate consultancy and project developer that supports companies to set robust science-aligned net-zero strategies and achieve their climate targets. Founded in France in 2005, the company now spans three continents with offices in Paris, London, Barcelona, New York, Montreal, Munich, Milan, and Kenya.

We recently joined Schneider Electric's Sustainability Business, and we believe this move will be market defining for Corporate Sustainability services. We will bring together two best-in-class organizations, passionate about leading clients on their decarbonization journey and tackling the challenges of climate change.

EcoAct's core purpose is to lead the way in delivering sustainable business solutions that deliver true value for both climate and client. EcoAct is a CDP Gold Partner, a founding member of ICROA, a strategic partner in the implementation of the Gold Standard for the Global Goals and reports to the UN Global Compact.

About the role

Carbon offset, carbon neutrality and net zero initiatives are gaining momentum in all our geographical areas. On the compliance side, regional and sectorial regulations are escalating as well. Project development demand is growing, with increased interest in carbon sequestration and removals.

In this context, we are currently looking for a Blue Carbon Team Manager within the Project Development and Management (PDM) Unit.

This role will lead the team in charge of the development of new carbon projects, their implementation during the investment phase and ensure their monitoring during all the carbon credits crediting period. The Blue Carbon team is composed of Project Analysts, Project Officers and Project Leads.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Sourcing new opportunities; networking with potential partners, participating in workshops and conferences;
• Supervising the appraisal of identified opportunities: partner's due diligence, carbon sequestration estimation, economic feasibility, legal and regulatory context analysis;
• Ensuring compliance with EcoAct project structuring guidelines: business plan elaboration, implementation process and technical relevance approval, organizational set-up, contractual agreements negotiation, environmental and social impact assessment, carbon standard documentation writing and registration under international ICROA recognized carbon standards (VERRA and GS mostly);
• Taking responsibility for project implementation quality and the portfolio performance: budget use control, implementation follow-up, MRV processes under the standards, carbon credits issuance and transfer, monitoring report preparation;
• Responsible for development of the Blue Carbon strategy;
• Managing the team, including mentoring and training staff.

Relationships

Reporting to the Head of the Project Development and Management business unit, this role will be required to work closely with all members of the PDM team and wider teams, both advisory and sales, to achieve Company objectives.

External relationships are a key part of the role, with a requirement to liaise with project teams, clients, overseas offices, and representatives from partner organisations.

Skills and Attributes

Significant post-graduate experience implementing and monitoring carbon projects is required, specifically in developing countries.

Technical:

• Relevant degree such as Environmental Science or Oceanography.
• Multiple years of relevant experience in carbon project development in developing countries including experience with Blue Carbon projects.
• Strong sectorial background and technical expertise.
• Excellent knowledge of carbon offset methodologies (VERRA, GS, etc.) and the associated documentation (PDD and MRV);
• On-field experience in conducting site missions/audits, inspecting technology performance and conducting professional in-person engagement and training with implementing partners.
• Experience leading on project reviews - Listing, Design Certification and Issuance.
• Proficiency in budget elaboration and financial management of projects desired.
• Excellent data handling skills and advanced knowledge of Excel is essential in this role.

Professional:

• Excellent project management skills, successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong management skills and a team player with high personal and professional standards, who can mentor and motivate more junior staff.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of building successful culturally diverse relationships is essential.
• Fluency in English - verbal and written.
• Capable of working alone and in a group setting.
• An ability to see the 'big picture', as well as focus on the detail.

Location

The role is based in the UK with a flexible blend of home and office working. The role requires attendance at the London head office as necessary for business purposes.

What we offer you

EcoAct know how important it is to look after our colleagues. As well as a competitive salary, EcoAct offers a comprehensive benefits package including 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

EcoAct offers great opportunities for your personal development and career advancement. We offer a structured career development path with clear timelines and expectations for progression.

Working with our dedicated team of experts, you will gain a high standard of skills development and expertise, starting with our in-depth induction programme, through to ongoing technical training and an extensive range of learning and development opportunities.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.

We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability.

Company Culture

Company culture is of great importance to us and is something that every member of EcoAct helps to create. Our colleague led initiative, which represents the three pillars of Colleagues, Community and Environment, runs numerous activities including, Veggie lunches, volunteering and fund-raising opportunities, wellbeing activities, plastic reduction and energy saving initiatives, social and sports events.

Employee well-being is a key priority for us, and we recognise the importance of work-life balance and how EcoAct can be supportive of individual needs; working from home, working part-time or flexible start and finish times can all be accommodated.

Type of Employment

Permanent, full-time.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!