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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