Chief Operating Officer

Celtic Dynamics Engineering Ltd.; Connacht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Celtic Dynamics Engineering Ltd. is seeking an accomplished operational leader to scale engineering and technical services businesses through periods of growth.

You will combine commercial acumen with operational excellence, owning accountability and driving continuous improvement within a growing entrepreneurial environment. You will build high-performing teams, implement scalable operational frameworks, and partner with senior leadership to deliver strategic objectives across engineering and

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership within engineering/technical consultancy or professional services.
• Experience leading operational functions in growing organisations.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing operational strategies for growth.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and performance improvement experience.
• Experience managing complex projects, resources and client relationships.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Engineering industry experience

Project delivery

Financial management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Energy Systems, or related field

Job description

We are seeking an accomplished operational leader with experience scaling engineering companies,

technical services businesses, project-based organisations, or professional services environments through

periods of growth and organisational development.

The successful candidate will combine strong commercial awareness with operational excellence and will

be comfortable working within a growing entrepreneurial business where accountability, ownership,

initiative, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

You will have a proven ability to build high-performing teams, develop scalable operational frameworks,

improve business performance, and partner closely with senior leadership to deliver strategic objectives.

Experience within engineering, energy, installation projects, or other technically focused environments

would be highly advantageous, although candidates from broader professional services or project-based

sectors will also be considered where they can demonstrate relevant operational leadership experience.

Experience Required

• Significant senior leadership experience within engineering, technical consulting, professional services, project delivery, or related sectors.
• Experience leading operational functions within a growing or scaling organisation.
• Experience in M&E project delivery.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing operational strategies that support business growth.
• Strong commercial and financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance improvement.
• Proven track record of building, leading, and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience managing complex projects, resources, and client relationships.
• Experience implementing operational systems, performance frameworks, and scalable business processes.
• Experience supporting organisational growth, transformation, or business scaling initiatives would be highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Energy Systems, or a related