Technical Manager (Biofuels)

Technical Manager (Biofuels)

Keywords: policy advocacy, technical strategy, biofuels expertise, sustainable fuels, government engagement, knowledge management, thought leadership, project delivery

Your challenge is to drive policy and technical strategy, with a focus on ethanol and advanced low-carbon fuels. This pivotal position offers you the opportunity to shape industry standards, influence government policy, and support members across international markets. You will be at the forefront of technical innovation, collaborating with governments, regulators, and industry stakeholders to advance the adoption of sustainable fuels. The role provides an exceptional platform for you to showcase your expertise in biofuels while building internal capability and supporting strategic initiatives that have a real-world impact on decarbonisation.

• Play a central role in shaping policy and technical direction for sustainable fuels across multiple sectors including road transport, aviation, and marine applications.
• Engage directly with governments, regulators, and international organisations to advocate for evidence-based policies and drive the adoption of green fuel technologies.
• Benefit from flexible working opportunities, ongoing professional development, and the chance to represent your organisation at major conferences and thought leadership events.

What you'll do:

• Lead the development and execution of technical strategies covering ethanol’s role in road transport fuels, sustainable aviation fuels, marine fuels, and emerging low-carbon technologies.
• Provide expert policy and technical advice to senior leadership, board members, and organisational stakeholders to inform strategic decision-making.
• Monitor global technology trends, market developments, and regulatory changes impacting green fuels to ensure your organisation remains at the cutting edge of industry advancements.
• Develop robust technical positions, policy recommendations, and industry guidance documents that support both internal objectives and external advocacy efforts.
• Build and maintain a proprietary commercial and technical knowledge base by conducting comprehensive research across the ethanol value chain, fuel standards, vehicle technologies, lifecycle analysis methodologies, and greenhouse gas reduction strategies.
• Oversee the preparation of white papers, technical reports, market studies, and policy briefs; review deliverables produced by external consultants for quality assurance.
• Design country-specific policy frameworks and technical strategies that facilitate ethanol adoption in priority markets through direct engagement with governments and regulatory bodies.
• Represent your organisation at conferences, workshops, stakeholder meetings, and technical working groups; act as a spokesperson where appropriate to build credibility within the sector.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams in delivering consultancy projects, feasibility studies, strategic initiatives, and event programmes on time and within budget.
• Mentor junior staff through internal training sessions; develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), reference materials, best practices documentation, and foster a culture of continuous learning.

What you bring:

• A degree in engineering, science or an energy-related discipline is essential for providing credible technical leadership within this specialised field.
• 12 years’ experience in transport fuels, biofuels or renewable energy industries equips you with deep sectoral understanding necessary for this role.
• Demonstrated expertise in biofuels—particularly ethanol—including familiarity with fuel formulation processes and specifications relevant to road transport, aviation or marine applications.
• Proven track record conducting policy research related to fuels or bioenergy ensures you can develop evidence-based recommendations for diverse audiences.
• Experience preparing high-quality technical reports such as white papers or market studies demonstrates your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Business aucumen in communication skills enable you to engage persuasively with stakeholders ranging from board members to government officials.
• Willingness to travel internationally reflects your commitment to building relationships across borders for maximum impact.
• Experience working with governments or international organisations gives you insight into regulatory processes critical for effective advocacy.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary projects—including oversight of external consultants—ensures timely delivery of strategic initiatives within budget constraints.
• A collaborative approach combined with mentoring skills supports internal capability building among junior colleagues.

What sets this company apart:

Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance alongside opportunities for professional growth through participation in high-profile conferences and access to ongoing training resources. The company fosters an inclusive environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged at every level; team members are empowered not just as employees but as contributors whose insights shape global policy debates.

What's next:

If you are ready to play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable fuels globally—this is your moment!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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