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Commercial Associate – LNG Infrastructure
Location: London / Europe
Duration: 1-year fixed term contract

About the Opportunity
Our Client, a leading marine transportation and logistics company operating one of the world’s largest and most diverse fleets globally, is seeking a highly capable Commercial Associate to join its Asset Management Energy team. This is a key role overseeing a portfolio of LNG infrastructure assets, including:
  • Floating Storage & Regasification Units (FSRUs),
  • LNG Bunker Vessels (LNGBVs)
  • Shuttle/Regasification Vessels (SRVs) — all held within joint‑venture structures.
As the Owner/Shareholder representative, you will act as the commercial guardian of assigned assets, ensuring contract compliance, financial performance, safe operations, and strong stakeholder engagement across global partners.
This position offers a blend of commercial, operational, financial, and governance responsibility.
  
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the day‑to‑day commercial performance of allocated LNG assets.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Charterers, JV partners, Technical Managers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Interpret and apply a wide range of contractual documentation, including:
-Time Charter Parties
-Ship Management & Layup Agreements
-Financing & Facility Agreements
-Joint Venture & Shareholder Agreements
-Shipbuilding Contracts
-Insurance policies (H&M, P&I, Loss of Hire, War Risk)
  • Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory and reporting obligations.
  • Monitor and challenge OPEX and CAPEX spend against budget.
  • Review pre‑delivery and post‑delivery budgets and guide Technical Managers where required.
  • Track recharges, maintain AP/AR related to asset companies, and support funding schedules.
  • Prepare and analyse KPIs, business reports and shareholder presentations, present findings to senior stakeholders.
  • Ensure all certificates, licences and insurance documents remain valid and renewed on time.
  • Support continuous improvement of processes and reporting lines.
  • Liaise closely with Finance, Business Development, Technical and HQ teams across multiple regions.
  
What We’re Looking For
  • Background in LNG shipping, offshore energy, maritime infrastructure, or similar asset‑heavy industries.
  • Strong understanding of charter parties, marine contracts, financing structures, and JV governance.
  • History in OPEX/CAPEX management, financial reporting, and commercial oversight.
  • Excellent commercial judgement with strong analytical capability.
  • Clear and confident communicator, able to collaborate with diverse international stakeholders.
  • Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing several complex workstreams at once.
  
What is on Offer?
  • A high‑impact, visible role within a leading global LNG and maritime infrastructure organisation.
  • Opportunity to work across a diverse fleet of critical energy assets.
  • International exposure and engagement with senior stakeholders and JV partners.
  • A chance to influence commercial outcomes in a growing, strategically important sector.
  
If this sounds like your new role, please apply today, we would be delighted to hear from you.