Fishtek is a specialist environmental and engineering consultancy delivering process-led river restoration, fish passage and freshwater habitat projects across the UK and internationally.
Our multidisciplinary team of geomorphologists, engineers, fisheries scientists and ecologists work together to develop practical, evidence-based solutions that restore natural river function while addressing biodiversity, flood risk and infrastructure challenges.
We work across the full project lifecycle — from feasibility and options appraisal through to design, permitting and construction support — delivering projects that create measurable environmental improvement.
The Role
We are seeking a Consultant or Senior Consultant with experience in fluvial geomorphology, river restoration or hydromorphology to join our growing team.
This is a full-time hybrid role based in Dartington, Devon, although flexible working arrangements and alternative locations may be considered for the right candidate.
You will contribute to a wide range of river restoration, fish passage and habitat enhancement projects, helping to develop practical, process-led solutions from concept through to delivery.
The role offers the opportunity to combine fieldwork, geomorphological assessment, spatial analysis, restoration design and collaborative project delivery within a highly multidisciplinary environment.
You will play an active role in shaping restoration strategies and developing technically robust, deliverable solutions alongside engineers, fisheries scientists, ecologists and hydraulic modellers.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake geomorphological and hydromorphological assessments
- Conduct field surveys, geomorphological mapping and sediment assessments
- Analyse spatial datasets including LiDAR, GIS and topographic survey information
- Develop river restoration and habitat enhancement strategies
- Support the design and delivery of fish passage solutions
- Prepare technical reports, restoration concepts and design documentation
- Work collaboratively with engineers, ecologists and hydraulic modellers
- Liaise with clients, regulators and stakeholders
- Contribute to project delivery, construction support and adaptive implementation
- Support business development, tender preparation and technical proposals
Typical Projects
- Process-led river restoration and naturalisation schemes
- Floodplain reconnection and wetland creation
- Fish passage and river connectivity improvements, including rock ramps, bypass channels and barrier removal
- Sediment continuity and channel process assessments
- Natural Flood Management (NFM) and catchment-scale restoration
- Geomorphological support for Water Framework Directive (WFD) objectives and environmental permitting
- Feasibility studies and multidisciplinary options appraisals
- Construction support and adaptive restoration delivery on site
Fishtek delivers projects for a wide range of clients including the Environment Agency, Rivers Trusts, Wildlife Trusts, local authorities, water companies and private landowners.
About You
Essential Skills and Experience
- Strong understanding of fluvial geomorphology, sediment processes and river system dynamics
- Experience undertaking river surveys, fieldwork and geomorphological assessments
- Proficiency in GIS and spatial data analysis
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Ability to develop practical and deliverable restoration solutions
- Understanding of relevant environmental regulations, policy and best practice
- Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams
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