Technical Advisory
Independent engineering review and technical guidance.
Not every engineering decision needs a full design team. Sometimes the requirement is a focused technical review, an independent view on an existing design, or clear evidence to support the next project decision.
We provide practical technical advisory support at the level the project requires. This can range from a focused red-flag review to independent input throughout requirements development, qualification, verification or certification.
Every assignment is different, so the scope is built around the decision, risk or technical question the client needs to resolve.
Our experience developing and deploying tidal turbines in the Fall of Warness has also made us a trusted independent reviewer for teams seeking robust technical challenge, practical insight and confidence before committing to design, manufacture, deployment or Final Investment Decision (FID).
How We Support Your Project
We can review a single component or report, assess a complete technical work package, or remain involved as an independent engineering presence throughout a critical stage of development.
Core Services
Technical review and assurance
Review of design documentation and calculations
Third-party verification
Independent input at design reviews
Requirements and specification support
Validation and verification planning
Product technical qualification and certification support
UKCA and CE marking support
Technical studies
Feasibility studies
Technology landscape studies
Technical market and supply-chain assessments
Design for X reviews
Focused technical workshops
Who We Work With
Clients or investors who need an independent expert opinion, evidence to support a decision, or a route to certification, using an engineering team who have done it before.
Typical challenges we solve
Reviewing a decision that needs independent, defensible sign-off before it can proceed
Providing expert guidance for certification or technical qualification
Reviewing third-party engineering work
Early-stage feasibility that needs assessing before committing to a full project
Book a Consultation With Our Technical Advisory Lead
Jon Powell
Managing Director
Development engineer with 20 years' experience across aerospace, marine and renewable sectors. Jon brings extensive testing and site leadership experience with major projects in aerospace, wave and tidal sectors. Jon brings a strong systems engineering approach to problem solving, helping clients make confident technical decisions throughout the development lifecycle.
Case Studies
View a selection of case studies where we outline the challenges, approach and outcome.
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Floating Offshore Solar FEED Study and Concept Design
Blackfish completed a concept design and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study for an offshore floating solar installation, supporting the development of scalable renewable energy infrastructure in marine environments. The study covered platform configuration, panel selection, mooring and manufacturing strategy for two sizes of platform.
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The client needed a technically viable, commercially attractive offshore floating solar concept capable of operating in challenging marine conditions, with early decisions still open on platform configuration, panel selection, mooring and manufacturing strategy.
Challenge
Blackfish assessed the offshore floating solar landscape before developing FEED-level designs for two different sizes of platform, running concept generation and selection activities. Tasks included naval architecture, mooring, solar yield and structural assessments to evaluate feasibility, alongside manufacturing, assembly and maintenance strategies for future deployment.
Approach
The study delivered a robust technical basis for advancing offshore floating solar development, giving the client a clear concept design, engineering rationale and deployment strategy. It established confidence in the proposed platform configurations and a practical route toward commercial implementation.
Other Services
why innovators choose blackfish
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.
Engineering For Innovators
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