Chief Operating Officer

Quinn and Associates; Munster; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in Ireland is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee project execution from planning to maintenance. The role focuses on operational resilience and commercial optimization, with responsibilities including leading infrastructure projects, managing risks, and ensuring health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have senior leadership experience in renewable energy or major infrastructure, strong commercial acumen, and relevant qualifications. Competitive package and hybrid work model offered.

Benefits

Competitive executive package

Private healthcare

Pension

Income protection

CPD support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior operational roles within renewable energy or major infrastructure.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in budget management.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of infrastructure projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Own scheduling, programme performance, and risk management.
• Champion health and safety and quality assurance standards.

Skills

Senior operational or delivery leadership

Budget and programme ownership

Commercial and contractual fluency

Credible communication skills

Risk management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying

Masters or MBA

Job description

Role Overview

The COO will oversee all project execution functions, from pre-construction planning through delivery and into maintenance. The focus is on building operational resilience, optimising commercial outcomes, and supporting the CEO in driving the company’s next phase of strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of infrastructure projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved safely, on time, and within budget
• Own scheduling, programme performance, risk management, and commercial controls across all project stages
• Champion operational excellence, health and safety, quality assurance, and documentation standards
• Manage contractual variations, claims, and supplier performance with clarity and commercial acuity
• Serve as a senior leader across engineering, construction, and maintenance functions, reporting directly to the CEO

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a senior operational or delivery leadership role within renewable energy or major infrastructure
• Strong commercial and contractual fluency, with demonstrated budget and programme ownership
• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field. Masters and/or MBA an advantage.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments with evolving governance and scale
• Credible communicator with board-level stakeholder experience

The Opportunity

• Significant scope for impact and progression as the company enters a sustained growth phase
• Competitive executive package including private healthcare, pension, income protection, and CPD support
• Hybrid working model based in Ireland

All inquiries will be handled in confidence.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 7 November 2025