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 Alistair is training to become a fully qualified MCERTS inspector. Alistair previously worked in the coatings and paint manufacturing industry and is excited to learn the ropes as he trains with our expert team.
Anna Lowther Admin Assistant Anna’s background is in administration within the public sector and plays an important role supporting our business administration function, assisting Katrina with accounts and admin activity.
Chris Richardson Director/MCERTS Inspector As founder Nick’s son, Chris has been involved with SIRIS for more than 20 years. Chris worked primarily in servicing and installation before becoming an MCERTS inspector and is now a company director.
Dan Nicholson Trainee MCERTS Inspector A University of Sunderland graduate, Dan is part of our cohort of trainee MCERTS inspectors, working alongside our experienced inspectors while he studies to become fully qualified.
Ethan Cook Trainee MCERTS Inspector Ethan studied L1 and 2 electrical engineering at college and completed a work experience placement at SIRIS and being offered a full-time position. Ethan is training to become a certified MCERTS Inspector.
Jordan Marley Trainee Servicing & Installation Engineer Jordan joined our team after completing his L1 and L2 electrical engineering course at college and is now training to become a qualified SIRIS Servicing & Installation Engineer.
Karl Bambynek General Manager 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 offers 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 launching SIRIS in 1989. His years’ of experience continue to be an invaluable source of knowledge and expertise.
Simon Richardson Director/Head of MCERTS Simon worked with his dad founder Nick for more than 23 years before taking the reins as Director. Simon heads up our MCERTS services and is an expert in flow measurement regulatory inspections.