Hydraulic systems firm doubles size of Dundee operation

Dundee-based hydraulic systems business Saturn Fluid Engineering is doubling the office space it occupies at its Water’s Edge headquarters after a period of growth and a recruitment drive.

Founded by directors Shona and Ewen Clunie in 2016, Saturn operates across the oil and gas, renewable energy, naval and food and drink sectors. It manages fluid engineering systems for clients including brands within the UK naval, shipbuilding and whisky industries.

Saturn has opened offices in Singapore and Australia over the last two years and is planning to continue its international expansion by securing a physical presence in the North American market by the end of 2021 – as well as increasing its operational presence in the Middle East and Africa.

The company has doubled the number of staff working at the Water’s Edge site this year, offering eight new full-time roles since August.

The firm now has 24 people working in the field across the UK, with another 12 office-based employees. It is looking to recruit another five people before the end of this year, including a general manager to take over some operational responsibilities from managing director Ewen Clunie.

She commented: “The business is expanding at a remarkable pace, despite the impact of the Covid pandemic, and it has gone from strength to strength since Shona and I accepted it was no longer feasible to run it from our kitchen table at home and secured the initial space here at Water’s Edge.

“We are excited about Saturn’s prospects for growth next year both here and abroad – Water’s Edge has been a brilliant space for us to work in and grow the business over the last couple of years and we look forward to continuing to do so.”

The 29,500 square foot office space on Dundee’s dockside its also home to the likes of 4J Studios, Broker Insights and Puny Astronaut.