⚙️ Chief Operating Officer (COO) — EPC & Infrastructure Projects in Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Employers in Manchester hiring this role typically need: run day-to-day operations across EPC and infrastructure projects, aligning delivery, safety, quality, cost and people performance with company strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Control cost, schedule and cash across the portfolio
• Resolve escalated project and contractor issues
• Develop project directors and delivery capability
• Lead operations across all active projects

Skills employers look for

• Safety and quality governance
• Performance management
• Process improvement
• Multi-project operations leadership

Tools and standards

• Project delivery and stage-gate frameworks
• HSE and quality management systems
• Cash-flow and cost forecasting tools

Typical deliverables

• Operations plan and delivery standards
• Portfolio performance review
• Safety and quality improvement programme

How success is measured

• Portfolio schedule and cost performance
• Safety record
• Cash conversion and margin

Common challenges

• Resource clashes between projects
• Supply chain and subcontractor risk

Work modes

• Freelance
• Remote
• Hybrid
• Onsite

COO, EPC & Infrastructure Projects assignments are commonly offered as freelance, remote, hybrid or onsite work. Agree the mode, hours and reporting upfront.

Hiring tip

Ask how they keep safety and quality steady while several large projects run under pressure.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a COO, EPC & Infrastructure Projects cost in Manchester?

Indicative COO, EPC & Infrastructure Projects rates for Manchester, England, United Kingdom are about $85–$270 per hour, or $11,050–$35,100 per month for regular work.

What does a COO, EPC & Infrastructure Projects do in Manchester?

Run day-to-day operations across EPC and infrastructure projects, aligning delivery, safety, quality, cost and people performance with company strategy. Typical work includes lead operations across all active projects, standardise delivery, safety and quality systems and control cost, schedule and cash across the portfolio.

What qualifications are usual for a COO, EPC & Infrastructure Projects?

Engineering degree, often with an MBA; 15+ years in EPC or infrastructure delivery; Experience running several projects at once.

Can I hire a COO, EPC & Infrastructure Projects for Manchester remotely?

Often yes. Day rates and clear invoicing are common, and professional body membership can matter for some roles. Agree working-hour overlap, tools, reporting and payment method before work begins.

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