Commercial Manager – LNG Time Charter Party

About the role

The role leads the implementation and ongoing management of a long‑term Time Charter Party supporting LNG operations. The Commercial Manager ensures commercial readiness, oversees charter administration, and drives performance throughout the charter period.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and manage the commercial contract framework for the full lifecycle of the LNG Time Charter Party.
• Translate contractual obligations into processes, controls, SOPs and reporting requirements.
• Lead commercial readiness activities covering mobilisation, commissioning, acceptance testing and charter commencement.
• Oversee charter administration, including hire, off‑hire, notices, variations, claims and document control.
• Collaborate with Marine, Terminal Operations and LNG Scheduling teams to optimise terminal utilisation and reliability.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for availability, operational reliability, service levels and contract compliance.
• Manage charter‑related budgets, forecasts, financial exposure and commercial risks with Finance and Risk teams.
• Coordinate contractual claims, disputes, amendments and settlements with Legal and other stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships with vessel owners and conduct regular performance and governance reviews.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Maritime Studies, Business, Law, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in LNG, shipping, offshore energy or maritime commercial operations.
• Proven experience managing Time Charter Parties or long‑term maritime service agreements.
• Strong understanding of charter administration, contract governance, performance management, claims and commercial risk.
• Experience working directly with shipowners, vessel operators and cross‑functional stakeholders.

Required skills

• Time Charter Party management
• Charter administration
• Contract governance
• Budgeting and financial forecasting
• Claims handling