Principal Project Engineer

Cathay Investments; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK seeks a Principal Project Engineer to oversee a multi-site relocation and commissioning project. This role requires deep technical expertise and strong leadership in complex international logistics. The ideal candidate will manage specialized machinery setups across the UK and Europe. The position offers a competitive salary and a high-reward bonus structure, with total compensation potential up to £100,000.

Benefits

Performance bonus up to £30,000

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading large-scale engineering projects.
• Expertise in relocation and commissioning of manufacturing equipment.
• Strong background in international project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the relocation and commissioning project across multiple sites.
• Serve as the definitive technical authority for the project.
• Coordinate international planning and logistics for machinery setup.

Skills

Technical leadership

Complex project management

International logistics

Job description

Location: Croydon (CR0 2ZD) Base | Extensive International Travel Required

Contract: Fixed-Term (12-18 Months)

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum

Performance Bonus: Up to £30,000 Completion Bonus (Total potential package up to £100,000)

A High-Impact Engineering Mission: Lead Our Multi-Site Commissioning Project.

Cathay Groupis launching a critical, high-value strategic expansion and seeks a top-tier Principal Project Engineer to deliver it. This pivotal role reports directly to the Group Managing Director.

This is a demanding, high-reward opportunity for an engineer who thrives on technical leadership, complex international logistics, and total project ownership. We need an experienced Principal Project Engineer to manage a multi-site relocation and commissioning project across the UK and Continental Europe.

The Role: Principal Project Engineer

As our Principal Project Engineer, you will be the definitive technical authority and project lead for the entire relocation and commissioning of specialized slitting machinery from our current Dutch facility.

The receiving site(s) will be either Swansea (UK), Goch (Germany), or a strategic combination of both. You will lead the setup of a brand-new manufacturing line(s).

Your mission requires deep technical expertise, meticulous international planning, and ha...