Chief Operations Officer

Are you a high-impact, analytical operator ready to partner directly with a Group CEO through a period of major growth and transformation? This is a rare opportunity to step into a Chief Operations Officer role where its technologies support sectors such as water, energy, and transportation by improving operational efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing sustainability.With a focus on data-driven insights, automation, and system integration, the company enables customers to make smarter, faster decisions to manage essential assets more effectively. It operates internationally, partnering with utilities and industrial clients to deliver innovative solutions that strengthen resilience and reliability across vital services.As Chief Operations Officer, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the operational rhythm, driving strategic alignment across multiple business units, and ensuring the CEO remains fully focused on strategy, growth, and value creation. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, helping to translate complex challenges into clear decisions and structured execution.Chief Operations Officer requirements:Proven success in a COO role, strategy, corporate development, or senior operations role.Experience managing business integrations and synthesising management-level reporting.Experience working within an Engineering Company (or something similar)Hands-on exposure to buy-side M&A processes and due diligence.Exceptional organisational skills, discretion, and communication ability.This role is designed for someone who thrives in complexity, balances strategy with delivery, and brings order and clarity to dynamic situations. You’ll work across every part of the organisation - from leadership meetings and integration workstreams to analytics, reporting, and M&A - ensuring alignment, accountability, and measurable progress.If you have the required skills and experience for this role, then please get in touch ASAP with an up-to-date copy of your CV. You can apply direct or send a copy to Beth Rowlett. If the role of Chief Operations Officer isn’t of interest, but you know of someone who could be, Chroma Recruitment operates a referral scheme.Chroma Recruitment is acting as an employment business with regards to this position.