COO: Lead Growth in Engineering & Energy Services

Celtic Dynamics Engineering Ltd.; Ireland; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive remuneration

Professional development & leadership

Diverse portfolio of clients & global/

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

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)

Tools

Strategic planning tools

Financial management & budgeting

Governance & risk management frameworks

Job description

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.