The story behind the search
The challenge
Growth and integration across a specialist marine business
Ocean Infinity was expanding its marine technology operations and integrating acquisitions, including MMT. Recruitment needed to support growth while aligning people, processes and the employer brand.
The business required specialist geoscience, shipping and engineering experience. Finding professionals who understood both the technical work and the company’s direction called for a focused approach.
The takeaway: Specialist hiring to support expansion and integration.
The brief
Defining the skills behind the growth plan
Executive Integrity worked with the business to understand its mission, milestones and competency requirements. The roles covered tender management, technical vessel operations and control systems engineering.
A candidate information pack and tailored competency questions translated the business’s needs into a clear assessment process.
The takeaway: A detailed brief connected each role with business milestones.
The search
Market intelligence and structured assessment
The search combined market analysis, industry networks and competency interviews. Referencing and background checks supported assessment, while ongoing market intelligence kept hiring managers informed.
Candidates received interview preparation and guidance throughout the process. Support continued through offer negotiation to help both sides reach informed decisions.
The takeaway: Market analysis, competency interviews and support through the offer stage.
The placement
Five specialist professionals placed
Executive Integrity placed five professionals. The case study highlights Tender Managers in the UK and US, a Technical Superintendent and a Control Systems Engineer among the appointments.
Tender management experience supported commercial opportunities and contracts. Technical vessel knowledge strengthened operational readiness, while control systems expertise supported Ocean Infinity’s autonomous technologies.
The takeaway: Five appointments across commercial and technical functions.
The result
Capacity across tenders, fleet operations and autonomy
The appointments added capability to secure and manage tender work, support the safety and readiness of the AUV and USV fleet, and develop control systems for autonomous operations.
These complementary skills supported Ocean Infinity’s expansion and the integration of specialist teams into its wider organisation.
The takeaway: New capability aligned with Ocean Infinity’s operating model.
Why it matters
A recruitment process connected to the business
The partnership began with a detailed understanding of Ocean Infinity’s mission and requirements. Sector knowledge was supported by structured assessment, practical candidate preparation and regular communication.
That combination helped the business assess specialist experience alongside the ability to contribute to a changing organisation.
The takeaway: Technical understanding supported a consistent hiring process.
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