Technical Lead NBS

Taranis; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Taranis, a pioneering investor and project developer in the energy transition, seeks a Technical Lead – Nature-Based Solutions. You will steer technical assessment and delivery of high-integrity NBS projects, collaborating with internal finance, legal and ESG teams and external partners.

We value advanced degrees in engineering or environmental sciences, 7+ years in forestry/carbon/NBS, and strong MRV and AFOLU expertise. English fluency required; French a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in technical forestry, carbon or NBS roles.
• Experience with international carbon standards (VCS, Gold Standard).
• Strong knowledge of AFOLU methodologies and MRV.
• Experience with project validation and third-party certification.
• Excellent communication across technical, commercial and stakeholder groups.
• Fluency in English; French is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical evaluation and due diligence of NBS project opportunities across maturity stages.
• Design, review and validate project design, baseline and carbon/ESG performance.
• Coordinate field assessments and validation/verification with third-party auditors.
• Contribute to NBS strategy and development of internal tools and standards.
• Monitor emerging research and standards in carbon markets and related domains.

Skills

Technical leadership

NBS forestry

MRV methods

Carbon modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

English fluency

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Job description

Taranis is an innovative and fast-growing international company that operates as the investment and impact project development entities of an industrial Group that includes Perenco and Dixstone.

Our mission is to support the energy transition and sustainable development through three complementary divisions:

• Carbon Ventures – a venture capital fund investing in breakthrough technologies in the fields of plastic recycling and carbon capture and utilization
• Energy for Africa – a renewable energy project developer operating across the African continent
• Nature-Based Solutions – a carbon project developer focused on nature conservation and the restoration of natural ecosystems

Overview

Taranis is seeking a Technical Lead – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) to lead the technical assessment, development, and execution of its high-integrity NBS projects.

This role requires strong technical expertise in forestry , carbon methodologies, MRV and cross-disciplinary collaboration across internal teams (finance, legal, ESG) and external partners. Expertise in agriculture would be plus.

The NBS Technical Lead will work in pair/tandem with the Investment Manager of Taranis NBS, reporting directly to the NBS Director.

Main Responsibilities

Technical Assessments & Carbon Project Delivery

• Lead technical evaluation and due diligence of NBS project opportunities across varying maturity stages, from screening to implementation.
• Design, review, validate project design / technical itineraries, ensuring their technical feasibility, economic efficiency, and carbon + ESG performance. Identify areas of risks and uncertainties and deploy adequate mitigation measures.
• Provide expert guidance on baseline setting, carbon modelling, MRV approaches, and methodology application throughout project development and implementation phases.
• Manage external technical service providers (terms of references, study concepts, budgets, etc.) and ensure delivery of high-quality study deliverables.
• Ensure consistency, robustness, of assumptions, datasets, models, and methodologies used across all technical studies.
• Oversee preparation, review, and quality of carbon certifications documents, such as PDDs, Monitoring Reports, and associated deliverables under leading carbon standards (VCS, Gold Standard, etc).
• Coordinate field assessments, stakeholder engagement, and validation/verification processes with third-party auditors and certification bodies.

NBS Strategy and Development

• Contribute to the formulation and refinement of NBS strategy, project prioritization, and technical guidelines for portfolio building.
• Support the development and optimization of internal tools (technical benchmarks, carbon models, processes, etc.), workflows, and technical standards to ensure consistency, scalability, and alignment with evolving market and regulatory best practices.
• Monitor and interpret emerging research, standards updates, and innovations in NBS, carbon markets, and related domains.

Main Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering, environmental science, forestry, agriculture, ecology, carbon management, climate science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience in a technical forestry / carbon / NBS role.
• Experienced in managing or contributing to projects certified under international carbon standards (VCS, Gold Standard, etc.).
• Deep understanding of AFOLU methodologies, carbon modelling, MRV tools, remote sensing/GIS.
• Experience with project validation, verification audits, and third-party certification processes.
• Strong analytical skills, able to synthesize complex technical data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising across technical, commercial, and stakeholder groups.
• Fluency in English. French is a strong plus. Additional languages (Spanish, Portuguese, etc.) would be appreciated.

Why join us?

• An international, fast-growing company where every team member makes a real impact
• A dynamic work environment in the heart of London
• A structure that values autonomy and decision-making
• The opportunity to work on tangible, innovative projects shaping the energy transition of tomorrow
• A supportive environment that fosters career growth, learning, and skill development