Kirsty Moseley

Wastewater Solutions Specialist

Kirsty joined Haigh Environmental in 2022, motivated by a genuine interest in making a positive difference to the environment.

In her role, she leads on customer outreach across domestic and small commercial sites, working closely with homeowners, estate agents, architects and other partners to understand their needs, whether they’re navigating compliance concerns, planning upgrades, or simply looking for trusted advice.

Known for her friendly, people-first approach, Kirsty enjoys connecting with clients and learning about them as much as their projects. She’s driven by solving problems and helping customers feel confident they have a long-term solution in place.

Away from work, Kirsty is usually in ‘mum mode’ with her three children. Life is busy, a little chaotic, and full of moments that keep her grounded and smiling.

Elliot Volpe

Project Engineer

Elliot is a skilled engineer with over a decade of experience in the UK water industry. Having joined Haigh at 17 as an apprentice, he has grown with the business and now plays a central role in developing the electrical and software systems that support Haigh’s advanced treatment technologies.

During his time at Haigh, Elliot has contributed significantly to product development, including a period in product management where he supported new market entry, carried out R&D initiatives, and delivered solutions to customer challenges.

In his current role, Elliot is responsible for producing electrical designs, developing software, commissioning systems, and managing projects from initial concept through to completion. He has played a key role in adapting the electrical and control architecture of the FujiClean product range for UK application, ensuring full compliance with industry standards and water sector specifications.

Elliot holds an HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and was recognised as Engineer of the Year in 2018 for his outstanding contribution to engineering excellence in the local region.

Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf and padel.

Gary Starman

Design Engineer

Gary is a Design Engineer with over 35 years’ experience, 25 of those with the Haigh Group.

Over his career, he has worked on offshore fire protection solutions, international wastewater treatment solutions and many UK-based water industry projects. He is responsible for bespoke project designs and has experience in complex above-ground gantry solutions and sub-surface installations.

In his spare time, he likes to travel and has a penchant for fine dining, having visited 22 Michelin starred restaurants across Europe to date.

Rob Preston

Head of Delivery

Having spent his early career living abroad and working in the hospitality sector, Rob started working in the wastewater industry in 2010, previously setting up and managing the Midlands depot and servicing team at RA Dalton, where he worked for 9 years.

He joined Haigh Environmental in 2023, focusing on project delivery across domestic, commercial and municipal installations, managing a team of engineers working on projects of all sizes, and ensuring customers are at the centre of HEC’s work.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching football and cricket, and travelling to new places.

Ruby Birks

Project Delivery Manager

As Project Manager at Haigh Environmental, Ruby is responsible for overseeing the seamless delivery of projects, ensuring they are executed efficiently and meet the highest standards. With a strong background in project management, Ruby brings experience from a fast-paced digital agency environment, having led cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within scope.

Ruby holds both PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Agile Practitioner certifications and has completed a Level 7 qualification in Women in Leadership, part of a Masters programme in Communications. Alongside her project management experience, Ruby is passionate about development opportunities for young professionals, having volunteered as a Board Member for Generation Next, a subdivision of the East Midlands Chamber of Commerce supporting young professionals across the East-Midlands.

Her commitment to leadership and professional growth has been recognised with multiple awards, including Apprentice of the Year by both Generation-Next and the Enterprising Women Awards. Building on that success, she later received the Rising Star award from both organisations, highlighting her continued impact and potential.

Kiri Beard

Technical Sales Manager

Kiri joined Haigh Environmental in November 2024, bringing over 10 years of experience in the wastewater industry. Having started her career in construction and home servicing, she moved into the water sector a decade ago, working at a large UK manufacturer of packaged sewage treatment plants. Kiri managed the civils team on large residential and commercial projects and became known as the go-to problem-solver for system sizing and design.

At Haigh, she focuses primarily on the FujiClean range in a Business Development and Technical Sales role, with a growing emphasis on Process Design, to ensure each system is tailored to site needs. She works across domestic, commercial, and municipal sectors, collaborating with end users, contractors, consultants, and water companies, and plays a key role in delivering training sessions on FujiClean systems.

Outside of work, she enjoys baking for her family—lemon drizzle cake and chocolate chunk cookies are always a favourite!

Jason Powell

Business Development Manager

Jason Powell is a seasoned engineering and business development professional with over three decades of experience in the manufacturing and water treatment sectors. He currently serves as the Business Development Manager at Haigh Engineering Co Ltd, where he has played a pivotal role since 2014 in expanding the company’s footprint in the UK Water Market, managing framework agreements, and spearheading sales strategy and distributor development.

Jason's career includes roles in project management, sales, and engineering design, with prior leadership positions at Trelleborg Industrial Gaskets, where he led international operations in the Czech Republic.

In addition to an MSc in Engineering and Material Science from Loughborough University, Jason also holds a broad range of technical qualifications, including advanced CAD/CAM training, quality auditing, and commercial awareness. He is known for his hands-on approach, strategic insight, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Michelle Marriot

Head of Business Development & Group Sales

Michelle Marriott is an experienced water industry leader, who has spent two decades working to protect the UK’s waterways across roles at Haigh Group Ltd and MPC Services. Her extensive experience includes delivering major projects that have improved compliance, environmental performance and the efficiency of treatment plants.

Throughout her career, Michelle has championed new and innovative approaches to tackling some of the most pervasive challenges impacting the wastewater sector in the UK, embracing new technology and sustainable solutions. She prides herself on her strong stakeholder relationships, her adaptability in the face of the significant changes in the sector, and the mentoring she has provided to colleagues at different stages in their careers.

Away from work, Michelle is a mum of two, who enjoys walking her two dogs, spending time in nature and staying active.