Our Experts

Our team have extensive experience and certification related to wastewater measurement and sampling, including MCERTS accreditation and confined space working. You can view the full list of certification here. With our service promise of “Do it Once. Do it Right.” our clients can rely on an exemplary service, underpinned with real understanding and knowledge within our team.

Aaron McGilligan MCERTS Inspector Aaron is an experienced instrument engineer and qualified MCERTS inspector who supports our team with sales in Northern Ireland and ROI as well as assisting with MCERTS inspections.
Alistair Renwick Trainee MCERTS Inspector The newest member of our team, Alistair is training to become a fully qualified MCERTS inspector. Alistair has previously worked in the coatings and paint manufacturing industry and is excited to learn the ropes as he trains alongside our expert team.
Chris Richardson Director/MCERTS Inspector As founder Nick’s son, Chris grew up in the business and has been involved with SIRIS for more than 20 years. Chris worked primarily in servicing and installation before becoming a certified MCERTS inspector in 2018 and is now a company director alongside Simon.
Ethan Cook Trainee MCERTS Inspector Ethan studied L1 and 2 electrical engineering at college before completing a work experience placement at SIRIS and being offered a full-time position. Ethan has worked with SIRIS for two years and is training to become a certified MCERTS Inspector.
Jordan Marley Trainee Servicing & Installation Engineer Jordan joined SIRIS after completing his L1 and L2 electrical engineering course at college and is training to become a Serving & Installation Engineer.
Karl Bambynek General Manager With a strong background in level instrumentation, Karl has years’ of experience working closely with the likes of Northumbrian Water on a range of flow measurement projects. Karl heads up our cloud data systems and assists our team of engineers with offering instrument advice and support to our customers.
Katrina Watson Admin Manager Our admin manager Katrina is responsible for looking after our accounts and admin activity within our Sunderland office. Katrina has a wealth of experience in similar roles in the manufacturing and public sector industries.
Lee Smith Services & Installation Engineer Lee worked in supervisory roles in manufacturing environments before joining SIRIS more than four years ago. Lee is a capable and efficient engineer who enjoys getting out and about and seeing our customers.
Nick Richardson Founder Nick worked as a sales manager for a flow monitoring systems business before drawing on his strong engineering background to launch his own wastewater flow measurement company in 1989. Although Nick has taken a step back and left the day-to-day management of SIRIS in the capable hands of his sons, Chris and Simon, his years’ of experience continue to be an invaluable source of knowledge and expertise.
Simon Richardson Director/Head of MCERTS Simon’s breadth and depth of knowledge is second-to-none, having worked with his dad founder Nick for more than 23 years before taking the reigns as Director. Simon heads up our MCERTS services and is an expert in flow measurement regulatory inspections.