Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to take on a pivotal role in the organization. The COO will be responsible for the end-to-end operations, including procurement, manufacturing, assembly, testing, quality, HSE, and project delivery. This role is critical in ensuring the conversion of a growing and complex order book into successful, on-time, and on-specification deliveries. The successful candidate will also be tasked with building operational scalability, systems, and management depth to support the company's next phase of growth. Key responsibilities for the COO include operational leadership, performance improvement, project management, and partnering with engineering to maximize efficiencies. The role demands a strong focus on quality, HSE, and compliance, as well as a commitment to continuous improvement and a culture of safety. Candidates for the COO position at the company should have a background in senior operational leadership within a high-complexity, engineered-to-order, project-based manufacturing environment. Multi-site manufacturing and operational experience, particularly in industries such as subsea, offshore energy, marine, cable-lay, defense, or heavy lifting equipment, is highly valued. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of enhancing on-time delivery and contract margins in complex capital equipment engineering and assembly, and possess strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance customer, operational, and financial priorities. Credibility and gravitas with both demanding industrial customers and internal technical teams are essential. The role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a world-class engineering business, drive efficiencies, and create lasting value.