Shipping Project Manager

Redstone Commodity Search are working with a globally active shipping and energy group seeking a Projects Manager to drive commercial shipping initiatives with a strong focus on mainland China. This is a highly commercial role, centred on securing long term Time Charter (TC) and Contract of Affreightment (COA) opportunities while working closely with spot desks, senior management, and affiliated trading businesses. The successful candidate will bring a strong Chinese shipping network, excellent negotiation capability, and the ability to operate independently across international markets in a fast paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and secure long term TC and COA opportunities across global shipping markets.
• Lead commercial negotiations with shipowners, brokers, and charterers across Europe and mainland China.
• Leverage an established Chinese shipping network to open new commercial relationships and projects.
• Support the Head of Shipping with S&P opportunity sourcing and evaluation.
• Work closely with internal trading teams and group partners to provide market insight, hire rates, and TC coverage.

Key Qualifications / Experience

• Fluent Mandarin speaker with strong cultural and commercial understanding of the Chinese shipping market is a critical skill for this role.
• Proven experience in projects, chartering, or commercial shipping roles with TC/COA exposure.
• Strong existing network of shipping and projects contacts, particularly in China.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and travel frequently.
• Resilient, highly organised, and commercially minded with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Competitive salary and performance based bonus.
• Strong potential for career development within a growing international group.
• Opportunity to work with multicultural teams across global offices.
• Flexible working environment with travel exposure depending on business needs.
• Additional benefits aligned to location and company policy.