Hybrid Carbon Project Developer

at Anthesis Group

• Job title: Carbon Project Developer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Remote Sensing
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Utrecht, Netherlands

About the role

• Carbon Project Developer in charge of designing and implementing high-impact carbon offset projects. Joining a team to navigate the full project lifecycle while ensuring alignment with international standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of projects that generate high-integrity carbon offsets in strict accordance with international frameworks, such as Verra (VCS) and Gold Standard.
• Evaluate the carbon sequestration or reduction potential of new concepts, conducting rigorous feasibility assessments for emerging project ideas.
• Oversee the monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) processes to ensure the successful issuance of carbon credits.
• Develop and maintain deep technical expertise in specialized areas, including Nature-Based Solutions (NbS), Water Stewardship, and Methane Emission Reduction/Avoidance.
• Represent Anthesis at industry events, delivering presentations and fostering knowledge-sharing to position the firm at the forefront of the carbon market.
• Gain a sophisticated understanding of how carbon finance serves as a catalyst for impactful, large-scale climate projects.
• Master the technical, commercial, and regulatory complexities of setting up and operating global carbon assets.
• Collaborate with expert teams across the Anthesis network to deliver localized impact on a global scale.

Requirements

• Educational Background: A bachelor's or master's degree in applied sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Linguistic Excellence: Full professional proficiency in English (written and oral). Fluency in Dutch, Spanish, French, or Portuguese is highly advantageous and will be considered a distinct asset.
• Professional Experience: Up to 3 years of relevant experience in carbon markets or environmental project management.
• Carbon Standards & Lifecycle: Foundational knowledge of international frameworks such as Verra (VCS) and Gold Standard. Experience with the PDD (Project Design Document) cycle—including validation, monitoring, and verification—is highly desirable.
• Analytical Toolkit: Proven ability in GIS/Remote Sensing and data analytics.
• Quantitative Rigor: Strong proficiency in statistics and "number crunching" to support carbon potential assessments.
• Social Impact: A genuine interest in stakeholder engagement and the socio-economic dimensions of climate projects.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: A creative, entrepreneurial mindset with a "hands-on" approach to overcoming complex challenges.
• Adaptability: The ability to rapidly synthesize new concepts and pivot in response to evolving project requirements or market shifts.
• Collaborative Spirit: A commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
• Operational Excellence: Exceptional time management skills and the autonomy to prioritize high-value tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Growth Mindset: A proactive drive to stay at the forefront of the sustainability sector and carbon offset innovations.

Benefits

• Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company
• Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team
• Work solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients
• Opportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from sustainability SME’s who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis
• Competitive salary in line with education, experience and skills
• An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis.
• Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere.