Job Description
Head of Technical Management- Carbon Projects
Location: UK/US/East Africa (other locations considered)
Our client is one of the pioneering carbon project developers globally, delivering innovative climate solutions to major corporations and financial institutions. They partner with Fortune 500 companies to implement high-integrity carbon projects and have established themselves as a trusted name in the voluntary carbon markets.
Led by a highly respected team with deep technical expertise across nature-based and engineered removal projects, their leadership team brings decades of combined experience in scaling climate solutions.
Role Overview
We are looking to hire a Head of Technical Management to build and oversee technical standards across a growing portfolio of carbon projects. This role will be central to maintaining market leadership in project quality while enabling rapid scaling of operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement due diligence frameworks for diverse project types across multiple geographies
- Guide strategic decisions on methodology selection and project standards
- Build and lead the technical team while managing external expert relationships
- Enhance operational processes and ensure quality control systems
- Support commercial teams with technical expertise during client engagements
- Shape market positioning through industry engagement and thought leadership
- Implement digital solutions to streamline due diligence processes
- Lead technical review committees and decision-making processes
- Develop technical content for client engagement
- Ensure comprehensive risk assessment across projects
Qualifications and Experience
- Deep understanding of voluntary carbon markets and industry dynamics
- Proven expertise in carbon project standards and methodologies
- Track record of building processes and managing technical teams
- Hands-on experience in carbon project development or verification
This is a unique opportunity to join an industry leader and help shape the evolution of carbon markets. If you're passionate about scaling high-impact climate solutions and have the expertise to drive technical excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply now to learn more.