Chief Operating Officer

SF Executive; England; On-site; GBP 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consultancy firm is looking for a Chief Operating Officer to drive growth and operational excellence. This role requires a confident, commercially astute operator with proven experience in scaling project-led businesses, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of margin management. The successful candidate will thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple concurrent projects. A competitive package of £200K-£300K plus equity and benefits is offered.

Benefits

Equity

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience scaling project-led, design & build or engineering businesses.
• Strong exposure to multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments.
• A hands-on leadership style with pace, urgency, and decisiveness.
• Deep understanding of margin management, delivery risk, and operational efficiency.
• Experience from commercial fit-out, offices, or similar D&B environments is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth by scaling the business and enhancing customer service.
• Lead operational excellence across diverse customer base.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects effectively.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Project management

Change management

Margin management

Operational efficiency

Job description

Chief Operating Officer (Board Level) Opportunity

London | On-site | Engineering & Consultancy

We are supporting the confidential appointment of a Chief Operating Officer to join the Board of a fast-growing engineering and consultancy business headquartered in London.

This is a critical hire for an experienced, hands-on operator who thrives in pace-driven, project-led environments and brings strong commercial and delivery discipline.

The Opportunity

• Board-level COO role with a mandate to scale the business
• Strong focus on customer service, mobilisation, and delivery excellence
• Operating across a diverse customer base including Local Authorities, Social Housing providers, and NHS Trusts

The Business

• Engineering and consultancy model successfully applied into the
• Design and build capability with strong margins relative to the sector
• Growth mindset embedded across the leadership team — speed, efficiency, and execution matter
• Likely private equity involvement, or well-suited to a PE-backed operating model

The Person

This role will suit a confident, commercially astute operator with:

• Proven experience scaling project-led, design & build or engineering businesses
• Strong exposure to multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environments
• A hands‑on leadership style with pace, urgency, and decisiveness
• Deep understanding of margin management, delivery risk, and operational efficiency
• Experience from commercial fit-out, offices, or similar D&B environments highly regarded
• Respect for existing culture, paired with the confidence to drive change
• Ideally experienced in, or highly credible for, PE-backed growth journeys

This is a rare opportunity to step into a true growth COO role.

Package

c£200K-£300K (dependent on experience) plus equity, bonus, and benefits.

All enquiries and applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.