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.