Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer OpportunityLondon | On-site | Engineering & ConsultancySF 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 OpportunityBoard-level COO role with a mandate to scale the businessStrong focus on customer service, mobilisation, and delivery excellenceOperating across a diverse customer base including Local Authorities, Social Housing providers, and NHS TrustsThe BusinessEngineering and consultancy model successfully applied into the Public Sector spaceDesign and build capability with strong margins relative to the sectorGrowth mindset embedded across the leadership team - speed, efficiency, and execution matterLikely private equity involvement, or well-suited to a PE-backed operating modelThe PersonThis role will suit a confident, commercially astute operator with:Proven experience scaling project-led, design & build or engineering businessesStrong exposure to multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environmentsA hands-on leadership style with pace, urgency, and decisivenessDeep understanding of margin management, delivery risk, and operational efficiencyExperience from commercial fit-out, offices, or similar D&B environments highly regardedRespect for existing culture, paired with the confidence to drive changeIdeally experienced in, or highly credible for, PE-backed growth journeysThis is a rare opportunity to step into a true growth COO role.