ABOUT BLACKFISH
ENGINEERING
The engineering consultancy for problems that don't fit a standard process
Blackfish is a mechanical engineering design consultancy. We work with innovators developing complex hardware, from a first sketch through to something that's been built, tested and installed. We thrive on taking on problems that are yet to have an obvious solution.
Our Story
How It Started
Blackfish was founded in 2016 by Jon, Ioan and Tim after years spent designing tidal turbines together at Tidal Generation Ltd. When the business closed, they took that hard-won knowledge, from design and manufacture through to configuration control and long-term product support, and built something new.
The Journey So Far
We started Blackfish to keep doing that work, for a wider range of clients and problems. Since then we've delivered hundreds of projects, from prototypes and tidal devices to our own mooring technology, C-DART, and in 2026 marked ten years of practical engineering built on trusted client relationships.
What We're Known For
Our biggest success isn't a single drawing or project. It's the reputation we've built for turning complex ideas into engineered reality, proven most clearly by C-DART: developed to solve one offshore mooring challenge, now approaching commercialisation across multiple marine sectors.
Still Small, By Design
We remain a deliberately focused team of experienced engineers. It means the people who scope your project are the people who do the engineering. We now operate across the UK and Europe, supporting global clients wherever their engineering challenges arise.
OUR APPROACH
Multidisciplinary Capability
Mechanical design, simulation, manufacturing, and testing sit under one roof, so you have a single point of contact.
Bespoke Problem Solving
We take on the problems that don't fit a standard approach, because that's the work we're built for.
Practical Manufacturing Experience
Hands-on engineering experience across offshore renewables, industrial equipment and emerging hardware technologies.
Embedded Partnerships
As an agile, flexible consultancy, we work as part of your team from day one, with communications at all levels.
Agile Delivery
We adapt as a project develops, rather than locking you into a fixed scope from day one.
Passion For Challenge
We're motivated by finding solutions to unique, difficult challenges.
Locations
Bristol is Blackfish's head office and the City where the company was founded. It's internationally recognised for engineering, with a strong aerospace industry and a growing offshore renewables sector on its doorstep, giving us access to a wide talent pool and strong industry connections.
Our Bristol team also leads the development of C-Dart and our vessel charging systems, and runs our workshops supporting early-stage technology developers.
Blackfish created a team in Aberdeen to build on Scotland's strong position in offshore engineering and renewable energy, giving our clients direct access to local expertise.
Our Aberdeen team supports established wave and tidal clients, brings our floating platform design experience into the offshore wind sector, and is the centre of our simulation and modelling capability. The team is led by Dr James Hastie, simulation and modelling lead engineer.
Our North Wales facility gives Blackfish dedicated space for assembly, integration and testing, helping us move projects beyond the design stage and into hardware validation.
It supports prototype builds, trial assemblies, product development and client equipment testing, giving our engineers direct access to the hardware as they refine, validate and prepare systems for deployment.
Blackfish is expanding its presence in Spain with a base in Madrid bringing our engineering support closer to clients working across Southern Europe.
Our work extends beyond our UK and European bases, with experience supporting clients across North America. We work flexibly across locations, time zones and project requirements to give clients direct access to our engineering team.
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Discuss Your Challenge With Our Engineers
Whether you're developing a new technology, reducing technical risk, or solving a complex engineering challenge, our team can help. Get in touch to discuss your project with an experienced engineer.
Engineering For Innovators
Registered Company of England & Wales 10169509
CONTACT
Bristol (Head Office)
4 Unity St, Bristol BS1 5HH
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