Senior Project Manager for Project Origination and Development Renewable Synthetic Fuels (m/f/d)
Senior Project Manager at Solarbelt, a Berlin non-profit developing renewable synthetic fuel plants, will originate and develop Power-to-Liquids and Biomass-to-Liquids projects: sourcing partners and co-investors in developing countries, building techno-economic business cases, and coordinating EPC contractors through engineering and implementation.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Berlin,Remote
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Must have
- University degree in engineering, natural sciences, economics, or related field
- At least 5 years of experience in project development or project engineering in renewable energy, chemicals, or oil & gas
- Hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle from concept/feasibility to detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning
- Strong ability to independently identify, acquire, and engage partners and align stakeholders
- Experience coordinating EPC contractors, technology licensors, and engineering consultants on scope, schedule, and budget
- Familiarity with 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)
- Knowledge of EU RFNBO and renewable fuel regulations for certification and compliance
- Strong presentation and communication skills for diverse stakeholder groups
- Fluent English
- Independent, structured working style with high initiative and strong team orientation
Nice to have
- Focus on renewable fuels across the full value chain
- Experience with pre-FEED or FEED and exposure to EPC execution
- German at B1/B2 level
- Additional languages
Full description
Renewable methanol and fuels for hard-to-abate sectors – we make it happen
Solarbelt develops production plants for next-generation renewable, climate-friendly fuels with local value creation in developing countries. As a non-profit climate organisation, we enable and actively develop first-of-a-kind (FOAK) projects at the intersection of technology, finance, and local partnerships – from concept through to plant operation and end customers.
We work closely with leading technology providers, maintain strong networks in developing countries, and collaborate with customers from the atmosfair ecosystem. Our first renewable kerosene plants gained global recognition under our sister organisation, atmosfair gGmbH.
To strengthen our Berlin-based team, we are looking for a
Senior Project Manager for Project Origination and Development who will help realise the next generation of Power-to-Liquids (PtL) and Biomass-to-Liquids (BtL) plants and bring hands-on experience in renewable energy project development.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
YOUR PROFILE
- 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