Project Engineer

Whitehall Recruitment LTD; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Principal Project Engineer to manage a complex international multi-site relocation project. This role demands strong technical leadership and experience in engineering logistics. The successful candidate will lead the commissioning of specialized machinery and setup of new manufacturing lines, providing a challenging and rewarding opportunity with a total package potential of up to £100,000.

Benefits

Performance Bonus up to £30,000

Life insurance (£10k)

Pension

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading complex international engineering projects.
• Strong background in relocation and commissioning of machinery.

Responsibilities

• Manage a multi-site relocation and commissioning project.
• Act as technical authority for relocation of specialized machinery.
• Lead setup of new manufacturing lines in multiple locations.

Skills

Technical leadership

International logistics

Project ownership

Deep technical expertise

Job description

Location : Croydon | Extensive International Travel Required (Netherlands / Germany) 37.5 hours per week

• Contract : Fixed-Term (18 Months)
• Salary : £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
• Performance Bonus : Up to £30,000 Completion Bonus (Total potential package up to £100,000)
• Additional Benefits; Life insurance (£10k), pension, and wellbeing support.

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

Out Client is 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.

Principal Project Engineer Responsibilities

The experienced Principal Project Engineer will manage a multi-site relocation and commissioning project across the UK and Continental Europe. As the Principal Project Engineer, the successful candidate will be the definitive technical authority and project lead for the entire relocation and commissioning of specialized slitting machinery from the current facility in Holland to either Germany or Wales. The Principal Project Engineer will lead the setup of a brand-new manufacturing line(s) which will require deep technical expertise, meticulous international planning, and hands‑on execution :

If you are an experienced Princi…