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

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🕒 April 8

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Solarbelt FairFuel gGmbH

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1 - 10 employees

Founded 2019

⚡ Energy

🚀 Aerospace

Energy • Aerospace • Sustainability

Solarbelt FairFuel gGmbH is a pioneering company focused on producing green jet fuel from renewable energy sources. Based in Werlte, Germany, they utilize carbon dioxide captured from wind, solar, and biogas sources to create synthetic crude kerosene, which is refined into carbon-neutral Jet A1 fuel for the aviation industry. Solarbelt is committed to sustainable air travel and aims to provide a climate-friendly alternative to fossil-based kerosene, contributing to the achievement of climate neutrality in aviation by 2045.

📋 Description

• 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