Chairman

Simon is a founding member, dedicated supporter, and now Chairman of RAWTA, and has been instrumental in its progression and success.

He brings over 30 years of experience in flat roofing, with the past 27 years specialising in the electronic integrity testing of waterproof membranes and providing expert advisory services. Since 1999, Simon has overseen the testing of more than 5 million square metres of roof across a wide range of sectors, including airports, supermarkets, industrial facilities, regeneration and housing projects, as well as major sports stadiums.

Among his proudest achievements are his involvement in high-profile projects such as the new Google HQ in King’s Cross, the Tate Modern, and several of the UK’s tallest buildings, including the HSBC Tower.

Simon has also worked closely with leading manufacturer Buckleys, contributing to the design of their testing equipment and playing a key role in the trial and rollout of many of their technological advancements over the past 25 years.

In addition, he has been instrumental in the development of the new NVQ in electronic testing. In his role as Chairman, Simon is committed to driving continual improvement and raising standards across the industry.