Head of Commercial

Executive Integrity Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Integrity Ltd. in London is seeking a Head of Commercial to build the chartering function for a new offshore vessel business. You will own end-to-end commercial activities from inquiry through to contract, determining where ships work and at what rates.

The role offers direct exposure to executive leadership and a fast, confidential hiring process. You will shape a high-growth fleet, with projects across West Africa and beyond, and build a strong commercial team from week one.

Qualifications

• PSV/AHTS chartering experience is essential.
• Strong relationships with charterers or operators.
• Solid understanding of vessel economics and rates.
• Proven ability to lead negotiations with senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Own chartering across the fleet from enquiry to contract.
• Win contracts in West Africa, Brazil and beyond.
• Shift from broker-led to direct operator relationships.
• Shape fleet decisions on buying, repositioning and earnings.
• Build and lead the commercial team as the fleet grows.

Skills

PSV chartering

Charterer relationships

Vessel economics

Negotiation leadership

Fleet development

Job description

Position

Head of Commercial

Location

London (office-based)

Opportunity

A new offshore vessel business is building its commercial function from a blank page. It’s backed by a fast-growing international shipping group. It has an accommodation vessel heading to West Africa for an oil major, a battery-hybrid PSV newbuild programme with options to reach six vessels, and a market where almost nobody else is ordering tonnage. The first commercial hire decides where these ships work, at what rate, and with whom.

The Impact

• Own chartering across the fleet, from first enquiry through to contract award
• Win the contracts that establish the business in West Africa, Brazil and beyond
• Move the business from broker-led enquiries towards direct relationships with operators, contractors and NOCs
• Shape fleet decisions: what to buy, where to reposition, what a vessel must earn
• Build the commercial team and pipeline as the fleet grows

What Success Looks Like

• Commercial or chartering experience with PSVs, AHTS or accommodation vessels
• Charterer relationships that already take your call
• Sharp on vessel economics: day rates, mobilisation, net return
• Confident leading negotiations and charter terms with senior decision-makers
• Productive from week one, and keen to shape a role that is still being written

What Is on Offer

A direct line to the COO and CEO, quick decisions and a short, sharp hiring process. You get the finance, legal and HR support of a large group with the pace of a start-up, inside a group opening offices across Brazil, the UAE and beyond. All conversations are confidential.