Environment &
Waste Committee
Philip Chick
Tip Europe
Philip Chick
Tip Europe
After completing his BA Hons degree in Business Administration, Phil joined Enterprise Rent-A-Car on a graduate management trainee programme. He then moved to TIP Tanker Services in 1999 as Assistant Operations Manager.
After twelve months, he was promoted to Branch Operations Manager, responsible for the Waste Vacuum Tanker Fleet within the UK. In 2004, Phil made the switch into a commercial role and became the Area Sales Manager, responsible for the midlands region.
This opened his career into different tankering industries (Powder, Chemical, Milk, Food, Fuel). With year on year growth within his area, he was promoted to Key Accounts Manager in 2013.
Phil is now responsible for account management for TIP’s top tier customers.
In his spare time Phil is an avid Leicester City fan and still can’t believe what happened in 2015/16! When he’s not at the King Power Stadium he’s also a junior football coach for his son’s team, Groby Juniors Football Club in Leicestershire.
Llyr Williams
Wales Environmental Group CEO
Llyr Williams
Wales Environmental Group CEO
Llyr Williams was appointed as CEO of Wales Environmental Group in 2011.
This was following a management buyout (MBO). The deal, backed by Finance Wales was described at the time as being one of the largest private equity deals, they had ever executed.
Following the MBO, the business focused, with Llyr’s leadership, on expanding its footprint throughout Wales and England. Acquisitions of Cardiff Drain Cleaning Company and Drainology in Devon were followed shortly by Drains Direct UK in the North West.
In 2016, in order to support team’s acquisition strategy and rapid geographical expansion, Llyr secured a £2m investment from Business Growth Fund (BGF) alongside additional funding from HSBC.
Llyr has over 20 years of multi-level operational management, experience in the drainage and liquid waste management sector, holding NEBOSH National Certifiacte, WAMITAB Level 4 and National CPC (Certificate Of Professional Competence).
Llyr is a result driven, self-motivated and resourceful business leader with a proven ability to develop and strengthen management teams. He excels in maximizing company profitability and efficiency.
In his spare time Llyr is a board member and football coach at Canton Rangers Football Club, Cardiff.
David Rendall
FM Conway
David Rendall
FM Conway
David Started out in the drainage industry 22 years ago at F.M. Conway as a Gully Operator.
Over the years David has made his way up through the ranks to the position he holds today as Head of Water & Drainage Management.
David is responsible for the successful day to day operational and commercial delivery of the many Highway Contracts, across the various depots.
In his spare time David is a keen DIY’er and is always involved in some kind of project.
Catherine Hore
Waste Management and Recycling Services Manager - Alpheus
Catherine Hore
Waste Management and Recycling Services Manager - Alpheus
Since joining Alpheus in 2000, Catherines roles have evolved from Service Delivery and Account Management to the current role of Waste Management and Recycling Services Manager. Responsible for the operation and management of Alpheus’ four Tankered Waste Services sites, ensuring the safe and compliant delivery of liquid waste recycling services.
Drawing on extensive experience in delivering service excellence and in-depth knowledge of the Alpheus Waste Treatment Sites and customers from a wide range of industries, enables Catherine to manage the delivery of Alpheus’ brokerage and routine tankering service.
Catherine is dedicated to fostering individual development and promoting operational excellence. Additionally, also a member of the Chartered Institute of Waste Management.
As a keen equestrian any spare time is spent either training or competing in Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing.
Matt Montague
Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor - DALROD
Matt Montague
Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor - DALROD
Over 12 years experience in HSEQ working in a variety of sectors with a strong background in construction. Responsible for implementing and embedding HSEQ Policies, Procedures and the overall culture of the business. Matt has worked closely with Senior Managers and Directors to assist completion on a variety of projects including infrastructure, utilities and large scale construction sites working as Principal Contractor, Principal Designer and Client.
Shaun Morris
Optivo - Head of Estate Services - Kent & Sussex
Shaun Morris
Optivo - Head of Estate Services - Kent & Sussex
Shaun is a practical and strategic professional with over 30 years’ experience of working in the private, public and social housing sectors. He has a wide range of experience in construction, renovation, facilities, landscape management and landscape architecture.
With a successful track record in project and programme management, Shaun was a lead professional in the implementation of the IFORE Project; a large scale Franco-British retrofit project, co-funded by the European Union (Interreg programme), for sustainable retrofitting of social housing in the UK and France.
Mark Jordan
Drainage Management
Mark Jordan
Drainage Management
Mark has worked in all aspects of the Construction industry for the last 42 years. Specialising in the Water, Drainage and Highways sectors. A former chairman of the Northern Branch of the Pipeline Industries Guild and former member of the onshore pipelines panel.
He enjoys solving problems and the challenge of solving complex jobs combining new technology with a practical common-sense approach. He enjoys building up successful teams of people in whatever business he is working with, many of these people are now lifelong friends as well as colleagues.
In 2010 Mark was invited to set up Enviroflow Management Ltd, specialising in all aspects of Drainage Management. From a simple blockage to internal repairs. The company has grown steadily over the last nine years and now has a portfolio of over 100 clients carrying out specialist drainage work in the Utility, Civil Engineering, and Transport sectors
Mark Gayfer
Metcor Group
Mark Gayfer
Metcor Group
Mark has spent 28 years in the drainage industry and the last 14 years with Metro Mechanical Services.
Mark was instrumental in developing Metro Mechanical from a plumbing firm into a fully-fledged drainage business. He played a key role in the introduction of tankers, leading the implementation programme and then driving continuous improvement over the years with a rapidly-expanding fleet. Mark’s knowledge and experience has been invaluable in Metro Mechanicals’ success and expansion.
Mark’s current role is Quality Assurance Supervisor. He places a large emphasis on process improvement, health and safety, and continual training and auditing of engineers, and his close working relationships with the board and engineers alike make him ideally placed to implement change and guide those on the frontline within Metro Mechanical.
In his spare time Mark is a motorbike enthusiast and can often be seen touring the mean streets of Kent.
Lewis Pereira
Key Accounts Manager - DALROD
Lewis Pereira
Key Accounts Manager - DALROD
I’m Key Accounts Manager at DALROD , where I’ve been working since 2019. Over the years, I’ve grown from an apprentice into my current role,
In my role, I focus on managing key client accounts , ensuring service delivery is always high, and I assist in writing bids to secure new contracts that help us grow. I take pride in being a trusted point of contact for our clients and the wider DALROD network
My journey at DALROD started as a Key Accounts Apprentice, where I learned the ropes of account management and completed my apprenticeship. I then spent two and a half years as a Key Accounts Executive, diving deeper into client relationships and making sure we always delivered on our promises.
Now, As Key Accounts Manager, I’m always seeking opportunities to improve, innovate, and make a meaningful impact. I’m also passionate about encouraging school leavers to consider careers in the drainage industry, showcasing the rewarding paths and opportunities it offers.
Shaun Gilbert
Sweeptech Environmental Services Ltd
Shaun Gilbert
Sweeptech Environmental Services Ltd
In 1997 Shaun Gilbert started a Roadsweeping company ,together with his partner they had 20 years operational and industry experience and formed Sweeptech. The business expanded into the drainage industry and in the last 10 years diversified
into Waste management and developed a compliant innovative solution that help its customers meet their corporate responsibility obligations .
In 2008 Shaun was appointed to the board of Sweeptech Environmental Services as Chief operating officer and takes responsibility for identifying and securing business development opportunities , operations and Tender preprations,
in order to meet the demands of Sweeptech Environmental Services future aspirations.
Recycling and sustainability are now key to the business, this is being achieved through our innovative design and manufacture of the Sweeper Tip , helping to ensure the compliance of site tipping for Sweeptech Environmental Services customers .
Sweeptech Environmental Services as a company is 100% landfill avoidance , Shaun is passionate to continue going forward to recycle waste and produce products such as sand and pea shingle which can then be used back in the industry .
Shaun has and will continue to support all dewatering and recycling projects , last year overseeing the removing of silt from the moat at Leeds castle .
Richard Salter
RMS Waste
Kristian Fields
FlowLine Ltd
Anthony Peters
Convert Water