Technical Development Team
To support our range of products we have an experienced technical team of fully qualified civil engineers. This enables us to provide detailed specification support, which ranges from Rainstream rainwater harvesting assessments to microdrainage calculations for piped or modular cell systems. It is the breadth of their experience with Polypipe Civils and now Polypipe WMS that allows them to provide and help specify the most appropriate solutions.
Chris Mars
Job Title: Design Engineer
Currently responsible for: Providing design and technical suggestions on the use of our products within the Water Management Solutions range. I am also responsible for creating value engineered drainage design solutions for applications in Scotland and Ireland.
Previous Roles: Extensive experience in a local authority, consulting engineering and water company environment.
Stuart Houghton
Job Title: Design Engineer
Currently responsible for: My role as a design engineer involves providing technical advice on the application and installation methods of our extensive product range.
Previous Roles: The early part of my career was spent working in the design office of a geosynthetics manufacturer, producing detailed designs for reinforced soil structures.
Examples of recent achievements: The new challenges presented by the adoption of sustainable urban drainage have required me to develop alternative approaches and skills in the application of Polypipe products.
Qualifications: BEng in Civil & Structural Engineering from Bradford University. Currently studying a MEng in Urban Water Engineering and Management at Sheffield University.
James Cox
Job Title: Technical Services Engineer
Currently responsible for: Handling incoming enquiries for technical information on-site design and product specifications. My specialist area is calculating and creating technical CAD drawings for the Rainstream Rainwater Harvesting System. I am also responsible for creating and designing value engineered projects in the Southern region of the U.K.
Qualifications: BEng Aerospace Systems Engineering (Hons).
Hobbies: Sport, Music, Clubbing.
I am most proud of: Being able to fly.
Favourite Quote: Treat others as you like to be treated yourself.
Michael Cole
Job Title: Technical Services Engineer
Currently responsible for: Providing design and technical advice for applications involving our products. I also perform deformation and buckling calculations and produce technical CAD drawings for various projects. I am also responsible for creating and designing value engineered projects in the Southern region of the U.K.
Examples of recent achievements: My 1st Class Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering and several medals in Tae Kwon-Do sparring championships and even fighting the undefeated world champion.
Qualifications: 1st Class Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) Merit in HND Mechanical Engineering and various CAD qualifications.
Hobbies: Tae Kwon-Do, Ice Hockey and Football.