Hydro Group manufactures bespoke subsea cable and connector assembly engineering for the oil and gas, marine renewable energy and defence industries.

We are certified to ISO 9001 and 14001:2015 to design and manufacture subsea electrical and optical connectors, electrical pressure hull penetrators, associated subsea electrical cable terminations, installation of electrical and optical connectors, specialist underwater and harsh environment electrical and optical composite cables, tethers and umbilicals. Our products are precision-engineered to withstand the harshest environmental conditions.

Objectives / Scope

The Business Development Executive will define, implement, and maintain a robust business development strategy for Hydro Group within the UK and European subsea markets, focusing on expanding market share and achieving growth targets. This includes identifying, managing, and delivering a strong sales pipeline across the defence, oil and gas, and marine renewable energy sectors to meet defined business objectives. It also requires maintaining and strengthening existing client relationships throughout the region while proactively expanding the client portfolio by engaging new opportunities and building strategic partnerships within the UK and European subsea industry.

Experience

• Demonstrable relevant business development experience, with a background in the subsea industry.

Knowledge 

• Proficiency in identifying and qualifying complex technical and environmental requirements for subsea applications.
• Proficient in CRM software.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Ability to quickly develop a comprehensive understanding of Hydro Group’s subsea products and capabilities.
• Highly target-driven and results-focused, with a track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong analytical skills to understand market trends and competitive landscapes within the subsea sector.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Desirable Attributes

• Existing network within the UK and European subsea defence, oil and gas, or marine renewable energy industries.
• Technical understanding of subsea electrical and optical interconnect solutions.
• Marketing skills and experience.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Market Development: 

• Provide strategic marketing support and contribute to business forecasting for the UK and European markets.
• Identify immediate, medium, and long-term business opportunities within existing accounts and new prospects in the subsea environment.
• Develop a deep understanding of the UK and European subsea market, identifying gaps between client needs and competitor offerings.

Business Development & Lead Generation: 

• Proactively network (online and offline) to generate new business leads within the subsea industry across the UK and Europe.
• Generate new clients and leads, collaborating with the wider sales team and business partners to pursue opportunities.

Client Relationship Management: 

• Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships, understanding their evolving needs within the subsea domain.

Sales & Account Management: 

• Present and demonstrate subsea products and services to potential clients.
• Successfully win and close sales opportunities, liaising with internal teams to provide accurate information and quotations.

Industry Engagement & Representation: 

• Attend trade shows, conferences, and industry events relevant to the subsea sector.

Technical & Product Understanding: 

• Qualify technical and environmental requirements for customer applications within challenging subsea environments.

CRM & Data Management: 

• Accurately input customer information from calls and visits into the CRM system.

Reporting & Performance Tracking: 

• Provide regular sales performance reports, highlighting progress and market insights for the UK and European regions.

Travel & Additional Responsibilities:  

• Undertake additional tasks to support wider business objectives.
• Travel extensively across the UK and Europe as required. 

Job Title

Apprentice Technician

DEPARTMENT: Operations
SUPERVISOR: Team Leader

DIRECT REPORTS: N/A

Position Summary 

We are seeking an eager, enthusiastic person with the desire to learn and develop their skills within our workshop. This is a generic job description encompassing the duties of technicians in several departments, working to strict ISO9001 procedures and processes.

Qualifications

Skills Base

• Good communication skills and effective team player.
• Soldering & wiring of connectors and assemblies.
• Understanding of technical drawings/ wiring schematics.
• Computer literate.
• Good organization skills with an ability to develop creative solutions to problems.
• Ability to work on own initiative

Job Responsibilities

• Assemble parts supplied in kit form as per engineering drawings.

• Prepare supplied parts for termination and encapsulation.

• Carry out electrical terminations and splices through soldering and mechanical processes.
• Carry out Fibre Optic terminations in line with the defined processes.
• Mixing and casting of a variety of Polyurethane, Polyethylene, and epoxy resins.
• Interpret technical engineering drawings to manufacture in line with process specifications.
• Manufacture of connectors and connector inserts from raw components.
• Handle and store chemicals for cleaning, priming, and moulding strictly adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Attend on-site, both UK and abroad, to assist customers with installation, testing and monitoring of applications.
• Test products and accurately record and document results.
• Maintain all machinery and equipment to proper standards on a regular basis.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices to ensure the working environment is always customer friendly.
• Assist with training and job or product awareness for other staff within the Group.
• Maintain the Group management behaviours practices and equal opportunity policy.

Internal and External Relationships

• Technicians
• Quality Control
• Auditors
• Engineers

Hydro Group manufactures bespoke subsea cable and connector assembly engineering for the oil and gas, marine renewable energy and defence industries.

We are certified to ISO 9001 and 14001:2015 to design and manufacture subsea electrical and optical connectors, electrical pressure hull penetrators, associated subsea electrical cable terminations, installation of electrical and optical connectors, specialist underwater and harsh environment electrical and optical composite cables, tethers and umbilicals. Our products are precision-engineered to withstand the harshest environmental conditions.

Objectives / Scope

This is a generic job description encompassing the duties of technicians in several departments, working to strict ISO9001 procedures and processes.

Main Responsibilities

• Assemble parts supplied in kit form as per engineering drawings.
• Prepare supplied parts for termination and encapsulation.
• Carry out electrical terminations and splices through soldering and mechanical processes.
• Carry out Fibre Optic terminations in line with the defined processes.
• Mixing and casting of a variety of Polyurethane, Polyethylene, and epoxy resins.
• Interpret technical engineering drawings to manufacture in line with process specifications.
• Manufacture of connectors and connector inserts from raw components.
• Handle and store chemicals for cleaning, priming, and moulding strictly adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Attend on-site, both UK and abroad, to assist customers with installation, testing and monitoring of applications.
• Test products and accurately record and document results.
• Maintain all machinery and equipment to proper standards on a regular basis.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices to ensure the working environment is always customer friendly.
• Assist with training and job or product awareness for other staff within the Group.
• Maintain the Group management behaviours practices and equal opportunity policy.

Qualifications/ Experience

• Electrical experience or experience in a similar position desired. 

Skills

• Good communication skills and effective team player.
• Soldering & wiring of connectors and assemblies.
• Understanding of technical drawings/ wiring schematics.
• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft office.

We offer an attractive compensation package for skilled and experienced Technicians!

Hydro Group manufactures bespoke subsea cable and connector assembly engineering for the oil and gas, marine renewable energy and defence industries.

We are certified to ISO 9001 and 14001:2015 to design and manufacture subsea electrical and optical connectors, electrical pressure hull penetrators, associated subsea electrical cable terminations, installation of electrical and optical connectors, specialist underwater and harsh environment electrical and optical composite cables, tethers and umbilicals. Our products are precision-engineered to withstand the harshest environmental conditions.

Objectives / Scope

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be at the forefront of creating innovative electro-mechanical systems, combining mechanical engineering principles with cutting-edge technology. The role involves utilizing skills in Inventor, Vault, and MathCAD to develop and optimise mechanical designs, ensuring seamless integration with electrical components. The engineer will play a key role in bringing conceptual ideas to reality by collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to the overall success of electro-mechanical projects.

The successful candidate will be involved in the following:

• Take ownership of live/R&D scope related design packages as assigned by the Lead. 
• Lead associated draftsperson with the allocated scopes of work.
• Check design packages (drawings, procedures, calculations, spec.sheets etc.)
• Troubleshoot manufacturing/testing related issues.
• Support the wider team in training material creation.

Main Responsibilities

• Electro-Mechanical Systems Design:
  • Develop detailed mechanical designs for electro-mechanical systems, considering functionality, manufacturability, and integration with electrical components.
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers to ensure the seamless integration of mechanical and electrical elements within systems.
  • Utilise Autodesk Inventor to create 3D models and detailed engineering drawings of mechanical components.

• Software Tools Utilisation:
  • Harness the capabilities of Autodesk Vault for version control and effective management of design data, ensuring seamless collaboration across project teams.
  • Apply MathCAD for engineering calculations and analyses, ensuring the structural integrity and performance of mechanical designs.
  • Stay updated with the latest features and enhancements in Inventor, Vault, and MathCAD, incorporating them into the design process for increased efficiency.

• Prototyping and Testing Support:
• • Work closely with prototype development teams to translate design concepts into functional prototypes.
  • Collaborate with testing and validation teams to conduct rigorous testing of mechanical components, addressing any issues identified during the testing phase.
  • Provide technical support and solutions to enhance the performance and reliability of mechanical designs.

• Design Optimisation and Innovation:
  • Continuously assess and optimise mechanical designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability.
  • Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance the overall functionality and efficiency of electro-mechanical systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate feedback and improvements throughout the design lifecycle. 

• Quality Assurance:
  • Implement robust quality control measures to ensure that mechanical designs meet or exceed industry standards and project specifications.
  • Conduct thorough design reviews, seeking input from team members to enhance the quality and reliability of mechanical components.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure that designs are manufacturable and align with production requirements.

• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Generate comprehensive documentation for all mechanical designs, including specifications, assembly instructions, and design validation reports.
  •  Provide regular progress reports to project management and stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and proposed solutions.
  • Maintain organised and up-to-date documentation for future reference and knowledge sharing.

Skills Base

• A minimum 2:1 classification BEng or MEng in Mechanical or an appropriate discipline coupled with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Post-graduate degree desirable.
• Advanced knowledge Inventor, Vault and MathCAD.
• Good understanding of Engineering principles and data analysis.
• Project management skills to organise tasks, manage timelines and control budgets.
• Balance of technical, commercial and leadership experience to deliver technically complex projects on-time, on-budget and in exceedance of our clients' expectations.
• Desire to make a difference and take responsibility and ownership of engineering activities and to drive continual improvement.
• Growth mindset to learn new skills and apply skills to new and different applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Hydro Group manufactures bespoke subsea cable and connector assembly engineering for the oil and gas, marine renewable energy and defence industries.

We are certified to ISO 9001 and 14001:2015 to design and manufacture subsea electrical and optical connectors, electrical pressure hull penetrators, associated subsea electrical cable terminations, installation of electrical and optical connectors, specialist underwater and harsh environment electrical and optical composite cables, tethers and umbilicals. Our products are precision-engineered to withstand the harshest environmental conditions.

Objectives / Scope

The key objectives for the successful candidate:

• Design and Modelling: Utilize Autodesk Inventor to create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings for mechanical components and systems.
• Prototyping and Testing: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop prototypes and conduct thorough testing to validate and refine designs.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Manage the entire product lifecycle, from concept and design to manufacturing and post-production support.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other engineers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of mechanical components within larger systems.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, contributing to the continuous improvement and innovation of our products.
• Project Management: Take ownership of projects in collaboration with the wider business to track progress and development.

Main Responsibilities

• Development and continual management of the Engineering process to ensure business and client requirements are met and understood:
  • Gather engineering and technical advice to all internal departments.
  • Contact and liaise with external companies for information on materials and technical data.
  • Review, monitor and improve the technical standards required of the Engineering department for procedures and practices adhering to quality standards, safety procedures, documentation protocols and performance metrics.
  • Perform checks on work for technical accuracy.
  • Identify and conduct risk assessments to potential challenges and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Establish project goals and timelines.

• Interface with the wider business to provide engineering solutions and advice:
  • Produce clear and concise drawings and manufacturing information for build purposes and proposal drawings.
  • Produce documentation to support design verification, validation, and safety requirements.
  • Liaise with customers to advise and provide design solutions for their applications.
  • Ensure products have the support of upper management.
  • Participate in operations reviews, planning and strategy sessions with leadership and corporate teams.

• Health, safety and environmental:
  • Report all accidents, incidents, near misses or unsafe situations to immediate line manager or member of the senior management team.
  • Work to the required procedures and processes to meet the company target of zero LTI’s.  This includes all on-site visitors, clients, and staff.
  • Comply with any environmental responsibilities as identified by the Group.

Skills Base

Qualifications:

• A minimum 2:1 classification BEng or MEng in Mechanical or a related field.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor/SolidWorks for 3D modelling and design.
• Strong understanding of electro-mechanical engineering principles and materials.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Familiarity with design for manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Previous internship or project experience related to mechanical design.