Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer Opportunity London | On-site | Engineering & Consultancy SF Search Partners are supporting the 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 Public Sector space 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.

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