Overview
Our client is dedicated to creating investable nature restoration opportunities by developing large-scale ecosystem restoration projects rooted in rewilding principles. These initiatives are financed through the sale of high-quality, high-integrity carbon and nature credits. With a robust pipeline of projects at varying stages—from initial feasibility assessments and land acquisition to credit development and multi-buyer contracting—their approach combines strategic planning with practical execution. They work closely with seasoned local partners who bring deep expertise in delivering on-the-ground restoration efforts.
Our client is looking for a skilled and passionate Data Engineer to support the scientific foundation of our carbon and biodiversity credit projects. This role will focus on two key areas: (1) the scientific assessment and analysis of carbon standards and methodologies, and (2) the development, operation, and management of carbon models for forest and peatland restoration and conservation initiatives.
The Data Engineer will also lead the development and implementation of biodiversity indicators, monitoring protocols, and field monitoring campaigns across our client’s carbon project portfolio.
This position reports to the Finance and Operations Director (and later the Lead Scientist) and involves close collaboration with the Head of Credit Development and the broader company’s credit development team.
Key Responsibilities
Carbon Modelling
- Collaborate across teams to support the implementation of nature restoration projects throughout Europe.
- Evaluate and identify scientifically robust carbon standards and methodologies in partnership with Credit Developers.
- Design and develop carbon models aligned with leading standards for forest (e.g., IFM, ARR) and peatland restoration.
- Operate carbon models, sourcing and reviewing relevant data from peer-reviewed literature to produce accurate GHG reduction and removal projections.
Nature Credits Development
- Contribute to the development of indicators for biodiversity and nature credits in alignment with emerging standards and methodologies.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Design and implement monitoring protocols consistent with relevant carbon standards.
- Support and participate in field monitoring campaigns.
- Analyze monitoring data and compile detailed technical monitoring reports.
Skills & Experience
- Deep commitment to the company’s mission and values.
- Strong motivation to drive nature restoration efforts with a pragmatic, results-oriented mindset.
- Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., environmental science, ecology, data science).
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in carbon modelling within the Voluntary Carbon Market.
- Solid ecological knowledge across diverse habitats including peatlands, forests, and habitat mosaics.
- Proficient in GIS, remote sensing, and programming languages such as R and Python.
- Experience in ecological modelling systems is a plus.
- Practical, hands-on, and entrepreneurial approach; proactive and driven.
- Ability to effectively translate scientific knowledge into actionable solutions.
Requirements
- Location: Based in the Netherlands or the UK (preferably near London).
- Willingness and flexibility to travel across Europe as needed.
- Legal right to work in the UK or an EU country.
