Business Details
Marine Structural Engineering Specialists
Argo Engineering Solutions is a dedicated engineering consultancy specialising in lightweight structural design for marine, subsea, renewable energy, and defence sectors. Our team combines deep technical expertise with practical workshop experience to deliver buildable, innovative solutions using composites, aluminium, and high-strength steels. As a material-agnostic firm, we prioritise project-specific requirements over supplier affiliations, ensuring optimal material selection. With decades of collective experience in one-off and complex projects, we provide structural engineering packages, feasibility studies, and on-site support.Our multidisciplinary approach integrates advanced analysis tools with real-world testing to validate designs. The company serves commercial vessel operators, yacht builders, and offshore energy firms, offering tailored solutions from component design to full structural assessments. Our proximity to Southampton and the Solent positions us at the heart of the UK's marine technology hub, enabling rapid response to client needs.
Services
Structural Engineering
Prototyping
High-Speed Craft Design
Windship Integration
Composite Analysis
Highlights and features
- We offer material-agnostic engineering solutions tailored to project requirements
- Our team has decades of experience in marine structural design and analysis
- We provide in-house prototyping and small-batch manufacturing capabilities
- Our engineers combine advanced analysis with practical workshop experience
- We maintain independence from material suppliers to ensure objective solutions
What people say
Exceptional technical knowledge
Practical engineering solutions
Material independence
Responsive team
Proven track record
Services
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineering services focus on lightweight, high-strength solutions for marine environments. We specialise in composite, aluminium, and steel structures, delivering buildable designs validated through advanced analysis. Our engineers apply first-principles approaches to optimise load-bearing capacity while minimising weight, ensuring compliance with international marine standards.
Prototyping
We offer end-to-end prototyping services for marine components, combining digital modelling with physical testing. Our in-house capabilities and supplier network enable rapid production of functional prototypes, from initial concept validation to pre-production testing. This process ensures design integrity before full-scale manufacturing, reducing project risks and costs.
High-Speed Craft Design
Specialist design services for high-speed marine craft, incorporating structural optimisation and hydrodynamic efficiency. Our team applies real-world performance data and failure analysis insights to create durable, high-performance vessels. We address unique loading conditions through advanced materials selection and rigorous structural analysis.
Windship Integration
Wind propulsion system integration for commercial vessels, combining aerodynamic analysis with structural engineering. We develop retrofit solutions for existing fleets and optimise wind-assisted designs for newbuilds. Our approach balances performance gains with structural integrity, ensuring reliable operation in marine environments.
Composite Analysis
Advanced composite material analysis using industry-leading tools and physical testing. We evaluate material behaviour under operational loads, providing data-driven recommendations for optimal performance. Our services cover failure investigation, life-cycle analysis, and bespoke material selection for marine applications.
People
Simon Walley
Founder/Owner
Chartered Structural Engineer with 20+ years' experience in lightweight materials and marine structures. Former head of structural engineering at major naval architecture firm and composite manufacturer technical director.
Adam Lees
Engineering Consultant
Design Engineer specialising in challenging marine projects with expertise in composite and metallic structures. Experienced in super yacht and commercial vessel design across engineering and manufacturing roles.
Richard Davison
Engineering Consultant
Structural Engineer with 18 years' experience in marine, construction, and aerospace sectors. Skilled in structural analysis and design optimisation for complex projects using diverse materials.
Dan Bigwood
Engineering Consultant
Design Engineer with expertise in 3D modelling and BIM for marine and offshore projects. Experienced in full design lifecycle from concept development to manufacturing support.
Calum Tee
Engineering Consultant
Chartered Mechanical Engineer specialising in marine and petrochemical sectors. Combines design innovation with manufacturing practicality through first-principles analysis and physical testing.
Questions
What marine sectors do you specialise in?
We work across commercial vessels, yachts, subsea structures, offshore renewables, and defence projects requiring lightweight engineering solutions.
Do you work with all material types?
Yes, we're material-agnostic and select optimal solutions based on project requirements, including composites, aluminium, and high-strength steels.
Can you assist with prototype development?
We offer full prototyping services, from digital modelling to physical testing, ensuring design validation before production.
How do you approach wind propulsion integration?
We combine aerodynamic analysis with structural engineering to optimise wind-assisted propulsion systems for new and existing vessels.
What analysis tools do you use?
We employ industry-leading structural analysis software alongside physical testing to validate designs under real-world conditions.
Are you involved in academic research?
Our team collaborates with universities on projects involving composite optimisation, hydrofoil design, and sustainable manufacturing processes.
