Senior Project Manager for Project Origination and Development Renewable Synthetic Fuels (mfd)

Full-time permanent position Berlin or freelance (EU)

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 Developmentwho 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

• 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

WHAT WE OFFER

• The opportunity to realise pioneering renewable fuel projects with tangible climate and development impact

• A meaningful role within a non-profit organisation

• A diverse position at the interface of engineering business and strategy

• Participation in first-of-a-kind demonstration projects that de-risk new technologies and validate complete value chains

• Flat hierarchies we are a small experienced team working in a self-driven manner; you will report directly to the management team

• 30 days of vacation flexible working hours and a large bright office in Berlin-Neukölln

• Fair and transparent compensation aligned with public sector benchmarks and our non-profit mission

• Subsidised canteen in a green courtyard fresh fruit fair-trade coffee and regular team events together with atmosfair

NEXT STEPS Become part of our mission!

Apply now we look forward to hearing from you! Please apply exclusively via the application button.

1. 1. Initial screening call to align expectations

2. 2. Invitation to an interview including a short case study to understand your approach

3. 3. Final decision and contract offer

If you have any questions feel free to contact us at we look forward to connecting with you.

ABOUT SOLARBELT FAIRFUEL

Solarbelt FairFuel gGmbH is a Berlin-based non-profit organization dedicated to advancing renewable fuels for a climate-neutral future. Founded out of atmosfair in 2019 Solarbelt developed the worlds first Power-to-Liquids (PtL) kerosene plant in Werlte Germany producing synthetic Fischer-Tropsch crude from green hydrogen and biogenic CO₂.

Building on this Solarbelt is currently developing modular plant concepts together with technology partners for the decentralized production of bio-methanol and e-methanol. The objective is to successfully demonstrate technologies local partnerships and market deployment in hard-to-abate sectors and to establish them across the Global South.