Chief Operating Officer

Celtic Dynamics Engineering Ltd.; Irlande; Sur place; EUR 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive executive remuneration

Professional development & leadership

Diverse portfolio of clients & global/

Résumé du poste

Celtic Dynamics Engineering Ltd. is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer to build operational infrastructure, leadership capability, and scalable processes to support rapid growth while preserving technical excellence and client focus.

Reporting to the CEO and as part of the Executive Leadership Team, the COO will translate business objectives into operational execution, oversee engineering project delivery, and drive efficiency and governance across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience within engineering, technical consulting, or project-based sectors.
• Experience scaling engineering or professional services businesses during growth phases.
• Proven ability to lead operational functions in a scaling organisation.
• Strong commercial and financial management experience, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic leadership to translate objectives into operational plans and measurable outcomes.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, project delivery, and governance to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Drive profitability, revenue growth, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead workforce planning, talent development and succession planning.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships and ensure service excellence.
• Establish performance metrics, reporting frameworks and risk management processes.

Formation

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

MBA (Desirable)

Chartered Engineer status or equivalent (Desirable)

Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent) (Desirable)

Outils

Strategic planning tools

Financial management & budgeting

Governance & risk management frameworks

Description du poste

The Opportunity

As the business enters its next phase of growth, Celtic Dynamics is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Chief Operating Officer to help build the operational infrastructure, leadership capability, systems and processes required to scale the organisation while maintaining the technical excellence and client-focused approach that have underpinned its success to date.

Reporting directly to the CEO and forming part of the Executive Leadership Team, the COO will act as a strategic operational partner, translating business objectives into operational execution and ensuring the organisation is positioned for sustainable long-term growth.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing energy services company operating at the intersection of engineering and energy transition while helping shape the future direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Support the development and execution of the company’s strategic objectives.
• Translate strategic goals into operational plans and measurable outcomes.
• Contribute to business planning, growth initiatives and organisational development.
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and high performance.

Operations & Project Delivery

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the business.
• Ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects and technical engineering services.
• Develop scalable operational systems, policies and best practices.
• Improve efficiency, productivity and operational performance across the organisation.
• Manage resource planning, workforce allocation and project governance.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Financial & Commercial Performance

• Work closely with the CEO to achieve revenue, profitability and growth objectives.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Monitor project profitability and operational performance metrics.
• Contribute to commercial decision-making and business development initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor and develop managers and technical teams.
• Support workforce planning, talent acquisition and succession planning.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Build leadership capability throughout the organisation.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure a high level of client satisfaction and service excellence.
• Support the resolution of complex operational and client challenges.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and improve retention.

Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, standards and company policies.
• Oversee quality assurance, health & safety and risk management activities.
• Drive operational improvement through standardisation, automation and best practice.
• Establish meaningful performance metrics and management reporting frameworks.

Success will be measured through revenue growth, profitability, operational efficiency, project delivery performance, resource utilisation, client satisfaction, employee engagement, compliance standards and achievement of strategic objectives.

Candidate Profile

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

Essential

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

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification or MBA.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent).
• Lean, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement qualifications.

Key Competencies

• Leadership: Demonstrates strong leadership capability with the ability to inspire, influence, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strategic Thinking: Able to translate vision into practical operational execution and sustainable growth.
• Commercial Acumen: Understands the financial and commercial drivers of an energy services business.
• Operational Excellence: Strong focus on quality, efficiency, process improvement, and delivery performance.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Builds effective relationships with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrates sound judgement and the ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Change Leadership: Successfully leads organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.

What Success Looks Like

• Establishing scalable operational systems and reporting structures.
• Improving resource planning, utilisation, and project delivery performance.
• Building leadership capability across management teams.
• Strengthening operational governance and performance measurement.
• Supporting revenue growth while protecting profitability and service quality.
• Enhancing client experience, retention, and long-term relationships.
• Supporting the continued expansion of Celtic Dynamics across Ireland, the UK, and international markets.
• Creating the operational foundations required to support the next stage of organisational growth.

What Celtic Dynamics Offers

• Opportunity to join a fast-growing energy services company with ambitious growth plans.
• A key Executive Leadership position with significant influence over the future direction of the business.
• The opportunity to work directly alongside the CEO in shaping strategy, operations, and organisational growth.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients, industries, and international projects.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to energy efficiency, and decarbonisation initiatives across multiple sectors.
• Competitive executive remuneration package, including performance-related incentives.
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.