Senior Project Manager – Project Origination and Development, Renewable Synthetic Fuels

Role Overview

• Identify and engage suitable project owners, co-investors, and operators in target regions in developing countries for the development and operation of plants producing eMethanol, bio-methanol, and sustainable aviation and maritime fuels
• Structure locally anchored projects across technical, environmental, and commercial dimensions – from feedstock supply through to fuel production and logistics
• Coordinate with technology providers, EPC contractors, and local developers to define plant design and estimate CAPEX and OPEX (e.g. electrolysis, CO₂ capture, synthesis units)
• Develop business cases using techno-economic models to assess production volumes, costs, revenues, and overall project viability (e.g. LCO, DCF, IRR)
• Advance projects from early concept and pre-feasibility through to detailed engineering and implementation
• Prepare techno-economic presentations and project documentation for partners, investors, funding institutions, ministries, and regulatory authorities
• Support funding applications, certification processes, and offtake and commercialisation strategies with public and private stakeholders
• Collaborate internationally with project partners, support site visits in Germany and abroad, and represent Solarbelt at conferences

Requirements

• University degree in engineering, natural sciences, economics, or a related field (e.g. process engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or industrial engineering)
• At least 5 years of experience in project development or project engineering in renewable energy, chemicals, or oil & gas – ideally with a focus on renewable fuels across the full value chain
• Hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle – from concept and feasibility through to detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning; experience with pre-FEED or FEED and exposure to EPC execution are considered an advantage
• Strong ability to independently identify, acquire, and engage partners, and to convince and align stakeholders
• Experience coordinating EPC contractors, technology licensors, and engineering consultants regarding scope, schedule, and budget
• Familiarity with standard engineering documentation such as PFDs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets, layout plans, and mass and energy balances
• Experience in techno-economic modelling (e.g. LCO, DCF, IRR) and linking technical outcomes to economic performance
• Knowledge of EU RFNBO and renewable fuel regulations and their implications for certification and compliance
• Strong presentation and communication skills for diverse stakeholder groups
• Fluent English (required); German (at least B1/B2) is an advantage. Additional languages are a plus.
• Independent, structured working style with a high level of initiative and strong team orientation.

Benefits

• 30 days of vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Large, bright office in Berlin-Neukölln
• Fair and transparent compensation aligned with public sector benchmarks
• Subsidised canteen in a green courtyard
• Fresh fruit
• Fair-trade coffee
• Regular team events