Senior LNG or GAS Operator

Insight Commodities; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading LNG trading firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced professional to manage front-line LNG operations. This role involves end-to-end cargo execution, voyage planning, and direct interaction with traders. Candidates should have strong negotiation skills, operational insight, and experience in LNG operations. This position is critical for maintaining compliance and supporting trading strategies, while coaching junior team members. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in LNG operations and cargo execution.
• Ability to handle complex negotiations and contract management.
• Strong analytical skills and operational judgement.

Responsibilities

• Operate LNG sales and purchase contracts end to end.
• Manage voyage planning, vessel, port, and terminal clearances.
• Issue cargo and shipping documentation.
• Calculate and pursue shipping claims.
• Ensure accurate invoicing and payments.
• Provide operational insights to traders.
• Coach junior team members.

Skills

End-to-end contract management

Voyage planning

Financial negotiation

Market intelligence

HSSE compliance

Job description

This role sits at the centre of an expanding LNG trading platform.

Not back office.

Not logistics-only.

This is front-line LNG operations with direct trader interaction.

You will own end-to-end LNG cargo execution and influence deal value through operational judgement.

What you will do

• Operate LNG sales and purchase contracts end to end
• Manage voyage planning, SSCS, vessel, port, berth and terminal clearances
• Issue cargo and shipping documentation across the contractual chain
• Calculate, negotiate and pursue demurrage and shipping claims
• Ensure invoices, payments and reconciliations are accurate and timely
• Work daily with traders to support execution and new trading strategies
• Review contracts pre- and post-deal to maximise commercial value
• Appoint and manage independent surveyors for load and discharge
• Monitor HSSE compliance and resolve out-of-compliance conditions
• Provide market intelligence and operational insight to traders
• Support contract reviews and deal negotiations
• Coach and support junior team members

What this role is

• Pure LNG operations
• High complexity cargo execution