Carbon Standards & Methodology Project Developer

Great Yellow; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative ecological finance firm in London seeks a Project Developer to lead the design and delivery of nature-based carbon projects. You will ensure projects meet stringent carbon standards while working alongside experts in the field. The ideal candidate has a background in environmental sciences and project management experience. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful ecological restoration efforts and work in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

Meaningful work with lasting impact

Flexible and autonomous work environment

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Experience preparing or reviewing PDDs, ideally VM0042, VM0045 and VM0047.
• Attention to detail in data interpretation.
• Experience in project management and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of nature-based carbon projects.
• Prepare documentation for validation under carbon standards.
• Support technical design and delivery of projects.

Skills

Understanding of carbon project standards

Strong technical writing

Stakeholder management

Passionate about nature restoration

Education

Background in environmental sciences, forestry, or similar

Tools

GIS data

Job description

Carbon Standards & Methodology Project Developer

At Great Yellow we're looking for a Project Developer to join our team.

Full-time / Part Time · Hybrid London

Great Yellow is connecting nature and finance, enabling nature restoration projects to grow effectively with long-term capital support.

The world is experiencing rapid environmental degradation as a result of an extractive economic model, making life and natural resources on earth vulnerable as nature declines. on earth Businesses depends on natural resources and equally exposed and vulnerable as nature declines.

A shift to regenerative practices is imperative to break this cycle.

By combining our strengths in corporate finance, technology, and sustainable development, Great Yellow is reshaping how businesses interact with and invest in nature. We are building the financial infrastructure for a regenerative economy which is not only better for nature, but is more resilient, profitable, and future-proof for businesses and society. We are doing this by providing businesses with the resources to invest in and manage large-scale nature restoration projects in a way that is both regenerative and profitable. We see sustainability as an opportunity, not a cost.

About the job

We’re looking for someoneto lead on the project design, development, and delivery ofProject Design Descriptions (PDDs)for our growing portfolio of nature-based carbon projects. You will work with the broader GY team to ensure all projects meet the highest scientific, technical, and verification standards under leading carbon standards (e.g., Verra, Gold Standard, WCC). You’ll work hand-in-hand with our internal teams, technical experts, and on-the-ground partners to take projects from big ideas to fully validated, market-ready realities — turning great concepts into genuine, high-integrity impact. If you’re experienced in the carbon space, care deeply about nature, and want to help shape a more connected, sustainable future — we’d love to chat.

Role Overview

• Lead the development and delivery of nature-based carbon projects including the preparation, review, and submission ofPDDs****for nature-based carbon projects (e.g; reforestation (VM0047), IFM (VM0045) , regenerative agriculture (VM0042), peatland restoration).

• Prepare all documentation and evidence required forvalidation and verificationunder key carbon standards.

• Implement best practices across project management, ensuring they are aligned with industry standards, market trends, and GY’s strategic goals.

• Support thetechnical designand delivery of projects — including FPIC, baseline assessments, carbon accounting methodologies, and monitoring frameworks.

• Work collaboratively with project developers, ecologists and GIS specialists to ensure scientific robustness and data accuracy.

• Stay up to date on evolving methodologies, policy frameworks, and best practices across the voluntary and compliance carbon markets.

• Support internal teams and partners with training and knowledge-sharing around PDD development and MRV processes.

• Contribute to the design ofimpact reportingframeworks — ensuring projects demonstrate biodiversity, social, and climate outcomes.

About you

• Have an understanding ofcarbon project standards(Verra VCS, Gold Standard, WCC etc.) and a bonus if you have gained experience preparing or reviewing PDDs, ideally VM0042, VM0045 and VM0047.

• Background inenvironmental sciences (eg. botany, ecology), forestry, carbon accounting, land use management or similar field.

• Strong technical writing and data interpretation skills, with attention to detail.

• A bonus if you have Experience withcarbon quantification methodologies, GIS data, and remote sensing

• Experience in project management and ability to juggle multiple projects

• Excellent stakeholder management skills — comfortable working with diverse partners (landowners, NGOs, scientists, consultants).

• Passionate about nature restoration, climate solutions, and impact integrity.

• Why Join Great Yellow?

  • Be part of an innovative start‑up that’s breaking new ground in finance and ecological restoration

  • Engage in meaningful work with the potential to make a lasting impact on the planet

  • Work alongside a passionate and diverse team in an environment that values flexibility, autonomy, and growth

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Do you want to join our team? Then we'd love to hear about you!