Country Manager H/F [London]

Coengi is a fast-growing engineering consulting company expanding its international footprint.

We support industrial organisations across Aerospace, Defence, Energy, Nuclear, Advanced Manufacturing, Mobility and Life Sciences , providing engineering expertise to support complex technical projects.

As part of our international expansion, we are looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial Country Manager to lead our development in the United Kingdom, with an initial focus on London and its surrounding markets.

This is not about managing an established business. It is about building one.

You will take ownership of business development, strategic client acquisition, team building and the financial performance of your operations.

Your Responsibilities

Business Development & Market Expansion

• Develop and execute COENGI’s commercial strategy in the UK
• Identify and approach key industrial accounts
• Build relationships with engineering directors, procurement teams and senior decision-makers
• Generate new business opportunities through proactive prospecting
• Negotiate commercial agreements and develop long-term partnerships
• Establish a strong and profitable client portfolio
• Identify opportunities across engineering consulting and technical assistance

Business Unit Creation & Leadership

• Build the local business from the ground up
• Recruit, train and manage Business Managers
• Contribute to the recruitment of engineering consultants
• Develop and lead high-performing commercial and operational teams
• Establish efficient business processes and reporting
• Create a performance-driven and collaborative working environment

Financial & Strategic Management

• Develop and deliver your business plan
• Define revenue, growth and profitability objectives
• Monitor margins, consultant utilisation and financial performance
• Manage business forecasts and operational priorities
• Report directly to Group Management
• Contribute to COENGI’s international growth strategy

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business or a related field
• Proven experience within engineering consulting, technical consulting or a comparable services business
• Successful track record as a Senior Business Manager, Business Unit Manager, Branch Director or Country Manager
• Demonstrated ability to win new clients and develop business from scratch
• Strong understanding of engineering consulting business models
• Experience recruiting and managing commercial teams and engineering consultants
• Ability to manage revenue, margins and profitability
• Strong commercial drive and hands-on prospecting mentality
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take ownership
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Positive, approachable and ambitious personality
• Resilience and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent professional English

We are looking for a builder, not just a manager.

Someone who enjoys opening doors, creating opportunities, overcoming challenges and turning ambitious plans into tangible results.

Why Join COENGI?

• Lead the launch and development of our UK operations
• Build your own business unit and team
• Take ownership of a strategic international expansion project
• Work directly with Group Management
• Benefit from significant autonomy and decision-making responsibility
• Develop relationships with major industrial players
• Join an ambitious and rapidly growing organisation
• Access long-term leadership opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary depending on experience
• Attractive performance-based bonus linked to business growth and profitability
• Compensation package adapted to the UK market
• Resources and support to develop your operations
• Significant commercial and managerial autonomy
• Long-term career development opportunities

Location: London, United Kingdom

Employment: Full-time, permanent – Subject to local contractual arrangements

Start Date: Flexible, depending on availability

Ready to build and lead COENGI’s next international success story?

Join us and take ownership of an ambitious market expansion project.