Meet the Team

BA (Hons), MSc

Pete is Fishtek’s founder and joint Managing Director (with Toby Coe). With a background in fisheries science and business (and over 20 years’ experience in the former), Pete is now responsible for the high-level management of Fishtek (and its sister company Fishtek Marine), as well as the strategic direction of both companies.

PhD, MSc, BA (Hons), MIFM

A fisheries biologist by training, Toby is joint Managing Director of Fishtek (with Pete Kibel) and has over 15 years’ experience in the industry. He is responsible for the day to day running of the company, the management of the team and also provides high-level input into larger and more complex projects. He has significant experience in fish pass design, the interaction between fisheries and hydropower and assessments of fish migration.

BSc(Hons), CEng, MICE, MIStructE

Mike is an experienced Chartered Engineer with full corporate membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Institution of Structural Engineers. He is our Associate Director of Engineering, with over 30 years’ experience in design & project management of civil & structural engineering works. These include dams, weirs, fish passes, culverts and various forms of building structures.

BSc, MSc, MIFM

Adam is Fishtek’s Associate Director of Fisheries and is responsible for project management, business development and the delivery of technical fisheries projects. He has a master’s with distinction in Fisheries Science and over 10 years consultancy experience. He is experienced in fisheries impact assessments of hydropower schemes, stakeholder management, approvals and consenting, fish passage feasibility studies, fish pass design and fisheries monitoring for national and international clients.

CIMA, Dip, MA

For over 10 years Hannah has worked in Accounting roles in Devon, including Accounts Supervising and Management Accounting. Hannah is the Finance Manager at Fishtek and oversees all aspects of the companies Finances

BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, MIFM, CEnv

Iain has a PhD from Southampton University concerning the response of fish to barriers to migration and screens. Since completing his PhD in 2011 Iain has been working at specialist fisheries engineering and aquatic science consultancies. In addition to fish and eel passage assessments and design, he undertakes screening assessments to protect fish and eels at water offtakes.

Paul is an experienced fisheries scientist and has a wealth of experience in fish pass design, fisheries impact assessments and the interaction between fish and hydropower.

BSc (Hons), PhD

Matt has over 8 years of experience working in freshwater environments, including applied research focussing on biological monitoring, water quality,
sediment pollution/transport, and habitat assessment techniques. His research has been published in numerous international peer-reviewed journals
and led to a biomonitoring tool which was adopted by regulatory agencies. Since completing his PhD at the University of Brighton, he has further developed
his expertise in fluvial processes and land use, delivering and managing large-scale river restoration and Natural Flood Management (NFM) projects for
non-governmental organisations, working closely with regulators and other stakeholders. At Fishtek, Matt leads on NFM and river restoration projects, as well
as working on fish passage assessments, options appraisals, fish pass design and habitat assessments.

BSc (Hons)

Stuart is a Senior Fisheries Scientist with considerable experience in freshwater fisheries science, with a focus on fish passage and monitoring migratory species. He holds a 1st Class degree in Conservation Biology and Ecology, which focused on Freshwater, Marine and Antarctic Science. He now has several years’ experience of fisheries consulting and is well placed to conduct technical fisheries monitoring, fish passage options appraisals, hydrological fish pass design, field surveys and data analysis.

BEng (Hons), MICE

Jay has a degree in civil engineering with over 10 years’ experience covering a wide range of projects both nationally and internationally. His expertise in environmental engineering include the appraisal, detailed design and construction of fish and eel pass solutions for a wide variety of barriers. He also has extensive experience in the design and build of fisheries monitoring facilities and the design and development of the Tidal Gate Damper.

MEng(Hons), CEng, MICE

Martin is a Chartered Engineer and member of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Graduating from the University of Exeter in 2013 with a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, he has since worked in a variety of sectors, from highways and rail bridges to the environmental sector. As Senior Engineer, Martin is responsible for the design of fish passes at Fishtek, with extensive experience progressing challenging projects from concept through to construction. Martin was recently part of the project team that won the ‘Resilience Award’ at the ICE South West Civil Engineering Awards for the fish pass at Buckfast Abbey.

HND, BSc, BEng

Joanna is a conscientious and determined Engineer with degrees in Architecture, Structural Engineering and Civil Engineering.

Joanna has over 10 years’ experience in the engineering design industry, and has worked in nearly every department, starting as a CAD technician, through Civil Engineering roles, to the current Structural Engineer role.

She is experienced in structural design of retaining structures, water-retaining structures, pumping stations and various forms of building structures.

Tristan is responsible for managing and delivering Fishtek’s fabricated installations.

Having completed his ‘Mechanical Maintenance and Diagnostics’ apprenticeship with accolades in 2005 within the heavy engineering industry at a steel mill in New Zealand, he gained extensive experience as a Fitter/Welder/Machinist. A tradesman on-site and on the tools.

He then moved into the Engineering office environment becoming a mechanical design draftsman, utilizing a range of 3D CAD software, namely Solid Edge and has enjoyed delivering many fantastic projects over the years.

Alex has an HNC in Civil Engineering from Exeter College and studied Conservation at Bicton College. He has a wealth of experience in the engineering sector having worked as a Land Surveyor and Civils Consultant over the past decade and a half. During this time Alex has specialised in the visualisation of concepts and their detailed technical design over a broad spectrum of software including PDS, WinDES and AutoCAD. He is responsible for the overseeing of CAD standards at Fishtek. Alex is passionate about combining his interest in engineering with his love for the natural world.

MEng(Hons)

James recently joined the team as a graduate engineer after completing his master’s degree in Civil and Coastal Engineering at the University of Plymouth.
He is currently enjoying putting engineering theory into practice designing fish and eel passes as part of the Fishtek engineering team and is currently pursuing
chartership with the Institute of Civil Engineers.

Chris is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with 15 years experience in water related engineering – hydroelectric development, water screening, fish passes and similar structures.  Chris’ work with Fishtek is alongside operating a handful of hydro-electric systems in South-West England which he has developed over the last decade.  He has authored a technical manual on hydro-electric development and he has managed a number of award-winning engineering projects including 3 which have won regional Institute of Civil Engineers awards for outstanding examples of a civil engineering project.

Matt has a background in practical fisheries science and has a BSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management (first class honours).

At Fishtek Matt assists with the workshop fabrication and on-site installation of new fish and eel passes.

AssocDeg (Eng), BSc, BSc (Hons), PhD
Peter is Associate Director of Geomorphology and Habitat Restoration at Fishtek and specialises in Geomorphological and Ecological Assessments of rivers in order to provide appropriate habitat restoration solutions. Peter has successfully undertaken a wide range of fluvial catchment scale studies both within an academic and consulting work environment, with focus upon Strategic River Restoration Planning, the design and implementation of both river and lake restoration at the scheme level, the assessment of in-channel structures (barriers) on the hydromorphology of river systems; and the development of suitable options and detailed designs to improve river continuity and enhance fish passage. As such, Peter also has a proven track record in the successful delivery of a wide range of Fish Passage Projects from feasibility studies, concept designs to full technical designs for various instream barriers.

For over 10 years Jemma has worked in office, bookkeeping and accounts roles, including Accounts Supervisor and as Client Bookkeeper in an Accountancy Practice. Jemma is the Bookkeeper at Fishtek.

MEng(Hons), CEng, MICE
Mike is an experienced civil and structural Engineer, holding chartership with the Institution of Civil Engineers.
He has worked in a range of sectors including water, infrastructure and defence and within design and contracting organisations.
Since joining Fishtek he has been involved in the design and development of a number of fish and eel schemes encompassing a wide range of passage solutions such as vertical slot passes, rock ramps, larinier passes and low-cost baffles.
As Principal Engineer his responsibilities encompass the whole project life cycle as well as client interface, staff mentoring and management.

A Mechanical professional having spent 26 years with Schlumberger Oilfield Services working around the globe on a variety of different projects within the oil & gas land seismic exploration sector. Served with the British Forces (Army) Soldier/ REME B-Mechanic Tracked trained

BSc (Hons), MSc
Sam is an Environmental Scientist at Fishtek and specialises in Species and Habitat Restoration, Water Quality and GIS. Sam has a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science and an MSc in Environmental Consultancy from the University of Plymouth, his MSc dissertation concerned Modelling Water Quality in Urbanised Streams and the Associated Impact on Habitats and Species. At Fishtek, Sam works on a variety of projects performing tasks such as Habitat Assessments, Water Quality Monitoring and Fish Passage Options Assessments. Sam is currently pursuing Chartership with the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management and is looking forward to becoming a recognised professional within his field.

BEng, BA

A mechanical engineer with extensive experience across the water, marine and railway industries. When not working with water, Michael can usually be found on it.

BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD

Bethany is an Environmental Scientist at Fishtek and specializes in Habitat Restoration (including Natural Flood Management [NFM]) and Geomorphology, with five years of experience working on rivers and in the environmental sector. Since completing her PhD at Loughborough University, she has continued to develop her expertise, delivering catchment scale NFM and Ecological Assessments.

PhD, BSc (Hons)

Will is a Fisheries Specialist with Fishtek with a background in freshwater ecology and the aquaculture industry.

Will undertook his PhD at the University of Exeter specialising on the impact of water quality on productivity within the aquaculture sector.

He also has experience working across the freshwater and fisheries industry both within the UK and globally.

CEng MIMechE

Ian is a chartered mechanical engineer with 17 years’ experience in the marine environment, working in wave and tidal energy, offshore wind, low carbon ship propulsion and uncrewed surface vessel technology. Ian has a proven track record managing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex and innovative projects for private and public sector clients.

BSc (Hons), MCIWEM, CWEM, CEnv

As a project and programme manager with over 20years’ of broad-ranging experience in the water, environment and infrastructure sectors, Sam is responsible for the resourcing and programming of Fishtek’s growing portfolio of work.

He has worked in client and consultant roles in the public and private sector, leading, procuring and managing the delivery of high value, high complexity projects for regional and national organisations.

He is a member of CIWEM, Chartered Environmentalist and Chartered Water and Environment Manager. He is a champion of sustainability in infrastructure and project delivery.

Elena is a Mechanical Engineering student studying at the University of Plymouth. She is working with Fishtek alongside her studies as a Trainee Engineer. Elena holds a First-Class Fine Art Degree and has a background in education and the visual arts. She is now pursuing engineering as a career change and frequently finds her creative background to be an asset. In recognition of outstanding academic achievement in engineering, Elena was awarded a scholarship with the Tamar Engineering Project.

For over 10 years Holly has effectively managed office operations, facilitated communication and provided support to clients and colleagues. Holly is committed to optimising office functionality and enhancing customer experiences. Holly is the Office Administrator at Fishtek.

BEng (Hons), MICE
Fleur graduated from Plymouth University in 2020, with a degree in civil engineering. Since then, she has gained experience working within the infrastructure sector for the last two years, primarily designing highway and drainage networks for large scale developments in the South West.

Having previously gained experience working with Fishtek, Fleur has been involved in a variety of fish and eel pass schemes, including low-cost baffles, vertical slot passes and lariniers.

Fleur will be working on a range of projects as an Engineer at Fishtek whilst working towards her chartership with the Institute of Civil Engineers.