Carbon Standards & Methodology Project Developer

Great Yellow Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in ecological finance seeks a Project Developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of nature-based carbon projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental sciences, experience with carbon project standards, and be passionate about nature restoration and impactful solutions. Join a diverse team to make a lasting impact on the planet.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Meaningful work with lasting impact

Qualifications

• Understanding of carbon project standards and experience in preparing PDDs.
• Strong technical writing and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of nature-based carbon projects and submissions of PDDs.
• Prepare documentation for validation and verification.
• Support project delivery with technical design and methodologies.

Skills

Carbon project standards understanding

Technical writing skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder management skills

Passion for nature restoration

Education

Degree in environmental sciences or related field

Tools

GIS data tools

Job description

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

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. 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 way that is both regenerative and profitable. We see sustainability as an opportunity, not a cost.

About the job

We’re looking for someone to lead on the project design, development, and delivery of Project 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 of PDDs for nature‑based carbon projects (e.g.; reforestation (VM0047), IFM (VM0045), regenerative agriculture (VM0042), peatland restoration).
• Prepare all documentation and evidence required for validation and verification under key carbon standards.
• Implement best practices across project management, ensuring they are aligned with industry standards, market trends, and GY’s strategic goals.
• Support the technical design and 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 of impact reporting frameworks — ensuring projects demonstrate biodiversity, social, and climate outcomes.

About you

• Have an understanding of carbon 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 in environmental sciences (e.g. 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 with carbon 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.

Apply for the job

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