Our JOURNEY

Since the development of our first concept, Exo Engineering has developed and deployed nature-inclusive solutions to clients worldwide, fulfilling bespoke project requirements whilst enabling nature to thrive.

An aerial photograph of a cargo ship pulling into a harbour with lots of other smaller boats present.

2014-2017

Exo Environmental begins to explore the possibilities for re-using dredged material to restore, enhance, and create habitats. The company begins to develop both GeoBlock and Greening the Grey technologies and collaborates with universities and partners to test early concepts.

Small, pyramid shaped eco-concrete blocks with enhanced surface texture to encourage marine life to grow on them. They are placed on a beach with pebbles, and in the background there is a harbour.

2018-2021

The knowledge accumulated by Exo Environmental and testing in partnership with the University of Essex, Southampton University and pilot tests in Brightlingsea Harbour allow us to fine-tune our processes to consistently improve the materials, designs, and timescales.

Exo Engineering's 5-tonne, pyramid shaped ExoRock units, covered in green algae and seaweed. They are placed in an intertidal area of a beach on close to a breakwater designed to protect the coastline against erosion and flooding.

2022

With the success of early prototype testing, Exo Engineering is founded. Exo Engineering continues to develop low carbon concrete solutions with Nature Inclusive Design. 2022 also saw Exo Engineering shift from piloting into large scale deployments. With a wealth of knowledge behind us, Exo Engineering continued exploring new ways to incorporate ecological design into our products.

The Exo Engineering team stand in front of their ExoReef products at Pembroke Dock in Wales. The ExoReef units are spherical in shape with 6 swim-through tunnels to offer habitats for marine life.

2023-2024

Exo Engineering begins to change focus from providing 'off the shelf' products, to working with clients to develop project-specific solutions. This offers clients a solution which is bespoke to their overall project goals.

Meet the Team

  • William Coulet Team Picture

    William Coulet MSc

    Managing Director
    William founded Exo Engineering following his extensive experience with sediment management. William has worked on various multi-million pound Nature Inclusive projects across the UK and Europe.

  • Will Melhuish Team Picture

    Will Melhuish MSc

    Operations Manager
    Working with Exo for nearly three years, Will’s is responsible for managing the day to day activities of the company, exploring new project opportunities and leading on innovative Nature Inclusive Designs.

  • Sam Greenhill Team Picture

    Sam Greenhill MSc

    Marine Monitoring Consultant
    Sam leads on the development of robust Marine Monitoring programmes at Exo, following the extensive experience gained using a range of monitoring techniques across numerous projects.

  • Jack Cattermole Team Picture

    Jack Cattermole BSc

    Environmental Technician
    Jack's role at Exo sees heavy involvement in the manufacture of our Nature Inclusive solutions, with consistent focus on process improvement and Lean Manufacturing.

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