Shipping Project Manager

About the role

Redstone Search Group is partnering with a global shipping and energy group to find a Shipping Project Manager who will lead commercial shipping initiatives, especially focused on mainland China. The role is highly commercial, requiring the candidate to secure long‑term Time Charter (TC) and Contract of Affreightment (COA) opportunities while collaborating with spot desks, senior management and trading partners.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and secure long‑term TC and COA opportunities across global shipping markets.
• Lead commercial negotiations with shipowners, brokers and charterers in 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.
• Provide market insight, hire rates and TC coverage to internal trading teams and group partners.

Required profile

• Fluent Mandarin speaker with deep cultural and commercial understanding of the Chinese shipping market.
• Proven experience in projects, chartering or commercial shipping roles with exposure to TC/COA.
• Strong existing network of shipping and project 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.

Required skills

What we offer

• 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.