Independent Consultants
Register of Independent Consultants

This Register is maintained as a service to BINDT members and to those who engage consultants in the various methods of NDT. BINDT Members who wish to join the Register should contact the Institute.

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P Barrowcliff
Address:University of Central Lancashire, UCLan, Dept of Technology, Kirkham Building, Preston PR2 1HE
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Contact:
Email Address:pbarrowcliff@uclan.ac.uk
Web Address:
Description:Ultrasonic flaw detection, including phased array and acoustography.

Dr Thomas Bloodworth
Address:107 Trevore Drive, Standish, Wigan WN1 2TT
Telephone:01257 427044
Fax:
Contact:
Email Address:tbloodworth@btinternet.com
Web Address:
Description:Practical and effective solutions to inspection problems.
Inspection development, implementation and qualification.
Manual and auto UT – including phased array, TOFD and guided waves.
Manual and auto ET – including eddy current arrays.
Procedures and standards.
Technical justifications.
Project management.
Working in French-, German- or Italian-speaking workplaces.

T S Connelly
Address:Materials Integrity Corporation, 403-918 16th Avenue NW, Calgary, T2M 0K3, Canada
Telephone:(403) 397 1396
Fax:(403) 708 1396
Contact:
Email Address:connellyts@gmail.com
Web Address:
Description:Automated ultrasonic testing (AUT), steel catenary riser, ECA, audits, qualification, tender evaluation, AUT specification, metallurgical analysis, remote audit, AUT of austenitic materials, digital radiography, automated digital radiographic interpretation, radiographic flaw sizing.

R A Dawson
Address:Argyll-Ruane Ltd, Meadowbank Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S61 2NF
Telephone:01709 560459
Fax:01709 557705
Contact:
Email Address:enquiries@argyllruane.com
Web Address:www.argyllruane.com
Description:PCN Level 3: UT, MT, PT, VT.
ASNT Level III: UT, MT, PT.

J C Drury
Address:Garden Lodge, Holgate Road, White Horse Common, North Walsham NR28 9LP
Telephone:01692 400992
Fax:01692 400992
Contact:
Email Address:ultrasonics1@btinternet.com
Web Address:

G Elliott
Address:Lavender International NDT Consultancy Services Ltd, Unit 7, Penistone Station, Sheffield S36 6HP
Telephone:01226 765706
Fax:01226 760704
Contact:Gary Elliott
Email Address:gary@lavender-ndt.com
Web Address:www.lavender-ndt.com
Description:Gary has a BSc in Metallurgy and is registered as a Chartered Engineer.
He holds both ASNT and PCN Level 3 certification in the following NDT methods: ET, MT, PT, RT, UT and VT.
Nadcap Lead Auditor.
Consultancy services to the aerospace industry, including Outside Agency Level 3 services in NDT and material evaluation.
Consultancy services are provided to advise a range of companies who need to meet customer, prime contractors and international/national specifications.
He works as the nominated ASNT NDT Level 3 consultant with several suppliers with ASME N and U stamp approval and assists companies requiring to gain ASME approval.
Gary sits on several BINDT committees, including the Engineering Council Working Group and Chairman of MQ&E, and is an Elected Member to Council.


R Evans
Address:3 Park Avenue, Wynyard Village, Billingham, Cleveland TS22 5RU
Telephone:0777 623 2340 (Mobile)
Fax:
Contact:
Email Address:reevans100@aol.com
Web Address:
Description:Specialist in integrity management and advanced NDT techniques, including the following: plant inspection, pulsed eddy current (PEC), long-range ultrasonics (LRUT), ACFM (subsea and topside), corrosion mapping and monitoring, TOFD and phased array.
Specialist in offshore structures and FPSO inspection.

Dr G A Georgiou
Address:Jacobi Consulting Ltd, 57 Ockendon Road, London N1 3NL
Telephone:07970 621001
Fax:0870 0547372
Contact:
Email Address:george@jacobiconsulting.co.uk
Web Address:www.jacobiconsulting.co.uk
Description:Jacobi Consulting Ltd offers consultancy on a range of NDT, scientific and mathematical related areas, in particular:
  • NDT in the power industries (nuclear and non-nuclear).
  • Inspection qualification (for example ENIQ).
  • NDT in the aviation industries.
  • Research into NDT methods of exotic materials.
  • Mathematical modelling in acoustics, fluid dynamics and NDT methods (for example ultrasound, thermography and radiography).
  • Probabilistic methods in NDT.
  • Assessment of NDT standards (for example BSI, CEN, ASME and ASTM).
  • Project development and management.
  • Independent reviews.
  • Post-graduate supervision and post-graduate examining.
  • Teaching of mathematics (Key Stages, GCSE, GCE and Degree).

Mr I A Griffin
Address:Lavender International NDT Consultancy Services Ltd, NDT Centre, Unit 7, Penistone Station, Sheffield S36 6HP
Telephone:01226 765769
Fax:01226 760707
Contact:
Email Address:ian@lavender-ndt.com
Web Address:www.lavender-ndt.com
Description:ASNT and PCN Level 3.
Provision of Outside Agency Level 3 services in NDT and material evaluation, including hardness, conductivity, acid etch of steels and anodic flaw detection of aluminium alloys.

D Griffin
Address:Argyll-Ruane Ltd, Level III Services, Meadowbank Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S61 2NF
Telephone:01709 560459
Fax:01709 557705
Contact:
Email Address:enquiries@argyllruane.com
Web Address: www.argyllruane.com
Description:PCN/ASNT Level 3/III.

D Griffiths
Address:Argyll-Ruane Ltd, Meadowbank Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S61 2NF
Telephone:01709 560459
Fax:01709 557705
Contact:
Email Address:enquiries@argyllruane.com
Web Address:www.argyllruane.com

R A Hamlett
Address:Lavender International NDT Consultancy Services Ltd, Unit 7, Penistone Station, Sheffield S36 6HP, UK
Telephone:+44 (0)1226 765769
Fax:+44 (0)1226 760707
Contact:
Email Address:roger@lavender-ndt.com
Web Address:www.lavender-ndt.com
Description:ASNT and PCN Level 3 specialist in NDT training courses and exams.
Chairman of Lavender International.


Godfrey Hands
Address:NDT Auditing & Consultancy, 9 Douglas Road, Burnley BB10 2JQ, United Kingdom
Telephone:+44 (0)7882 590529
Fax:
Contact:
Email Address:g.hands142@btinternet.com
Web Address:www.ndtauditconsult.co.uk
Description:NDT Level 3 Services: ET, UT, PT, MT
ASNT Level 3: ET, UT, PT, MT
EN 4179/NAS 410 Level 3: UT, PT, MT
NADCAP auditor.
Ultrasonic composite inspection specialist.
Pre-Nadcap NDT audits: UT, PT and MT.
Over 40 years' NDT experience, including offshore, petrochemicals and mass production for automotive, nuclear generation, military and research.
BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce Level 3 PT and UT should be available on application by company.

A T Heaton
Address:ATH (NDT Consultants), 273 Colne Road, Sough, Barnoldswick, Lancashire BB18 6SY
Telephone:01282 842624; Mobile 07745 087640
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Contact:
Email Address:tony.heaton@hotmail.co.uk
Web Address:
Description:EngTech, MInstNDT, LEP
PCN Level 3
EN 4179/NAS 410 Level 3
Rolls-Royce plc NDT Level 3
Pratt & Whitney NDT Level 3
Pratt & Whitney Blue Etch Anodise Level 3
BAE Systems NDT Level 3
PCN Level 2
EN 4179/NAS 410 Level 2
Cert Ed
 
Consultancy services to the aerospace industry, including Outside Agency Level 3 services in NDT, materials evaluation and chemical processing.

Summary of experience:
25 years of aviation and aerospace experience.
Technical Manager, NDT Manager, Company Nominated NDT Level 3, NADCAP-NDT and chemical processing, auditing, technical consultancy, project management, wide range of experience in various airline/aerospace manufacturing companies.
Departments: Quality Control/QA, chemical processing, line/base maintenance, airframe, engine overhauls, NDT inspections, evaluation, set-up of new NDT establishments/approvals/auditing.

G Herdman
Address:6 Fellside, Delves Lane, Consett, Co Durham DH8 7AL
Telephone:01207 509964
Fax:01207 509964
Contact:
Email Address:gherdman@bridgesndt.co.uk
Web Address:
Description:

Craig Hobson
Address:Argyll-Ruane Ltd, Meadowbank Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S61 2NF
Telephone:01709 560459
Fax:01709 557705
Contact:
Email Address:enquiries@argyllruane.com
Web Address:www.argyllruane.com

Darren Kinsella
Address:Forth Inspection Service Ltd, 18 Westholme Terrace, Aberdeen AB15 6AD
Telephone:+44 (0)7827 406627
Fax:
Contact:
Email Address:forthinspectionservice@yahoo.co.uk
Web Address:www.forthinspectionservice.com
Description:Specialist in conventional and advanced NDT techniques. Forth Inspection Service Ltd offers a range of NDT L3 services, in particular:
  • NDT Level 3 consultancy.
  • Conventional NDT procedure development.
  • Phased array validation and procedure development.
  • TOFD validation and procedure development.
  • Digital radiography validation and procedure development.
  • Quality/technical auditing services.


Mr J F Knowles
Address:JK NDE Consultancy Ltd, 1 Rilston Avenue, Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 4PE
Telephone:+44 (0)1925 763855
Fax:
Contact:
Email Address:jfk@ndt3.eclipse.co.uk / jkndt3@gmail.com
Web Address:
Description:NDT professional offering technical support and development of NDT methods and solutions.
NDT auditor and verification of NDT activities.
Industry sectors include: nuclear, offshore, pipelines, power generation and wind.
Technique development and procedure writing.
PCN Level III in UT and phased array.
Consultancy for fabrication, manufacturing and power industries.

Method codes: E, LP, R, U, U1, U2, U3, Z

A Kular
Address:Argyll-Ruane Ltd, Centre Manager, Units 5 & 6, Block 6, Shenstone Trading Estate, Bromsgrove Road, Halesowen, West Midlands B63 3XB
Telephone:0121 585 7616
Fax:0121 550 5535
Contact:
Email Address:enquiries@argyllruane.com
Web Address:www.argyllruane.com
Description:Centre Manager responsible for training and certification activities.

D H Lavender
Address:Lavender International NDT Consultancy Services Ltd, Unit 7, Penistone Station, Sheffield S36 6HP, UK
Telephone:+44 (0)1226 765769
Fax:+44 (0)1226 760707
Contact:
Email Address:dave@lavender-ndt.com
Web Address:www.lavender-ndt.com
Description:ASNT and PCN Level 3 providing training and examination services.

Stephen Lavender
Address:Lavender International, Unit 7, Penistone Station, Sheffield S36 6HP, UK
Telephone:+44 (0)1226 765769
Fax:+44 (0)1226 760707
Contact:
Email Address:stephen@lavender-ndt.com
Web Address:www.lavender-ndt.com
Description:Training and certification consultant for programmes including PCN, EN 473, ISO 9712 and employer-based programmes using EN 4179, NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A and purchaser requirements. Advice on certification issues, company written practices etc, and advice to NDT personnel considering Level 3 examinations.

President BINDT 2011 and 2012.

Robert Limpenny
Address:43 Dumbleton Avenue, Rowley Fields, Leicester LE3 2EG, UK
Telephone:+44 (0)116 289 1123
Fax:
Contact:
Email Address:limpenny@btinternet.com
Web Address:
Description:Advice and support in the following vacuum technology areas:
  • Vacuum system design for helium mass spectrometry leak detector (HMSLD) testing.
  • Generation of HMSLD leak testing specifications.
  • Vacuum equipment selection.
  • General vacuum questions/problem solving.
  • Hands on HMSLD testing support.
  • Low-temperature (cryogenic) facilities and systems (plant,
    cryostats etc).

R Mitchell
Address:6 Charles Street, Thurcroft, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S66 9HQ
Telephone:01709 701194
Fax:01709 533811
Contact:
Email Address:rmitc06@aol.com
Web Address:
Description:Advice on differing inspection methods. Areas of work include constructional welding and welding inspection in MMA, MIG/MAG and plasma arc welding utilising robotic welding. Offshore integrity (quality assurance/quality control) engineering. API 570/653 pressure equipment inspection.

M Mullins
Address:Argyll-Ruane Ltd, Level III Services, Meadowbank Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S61 2NF
Telephone:01709 560459
Fax:01709 557705
Contact:
Email Address:enquiries@argyllruane.com
Web Address:www.argyllruane.com
Description:ASNT Level III: MT, PT, UT.

Steve Pilley
Address:Argyll-Ruane Ltd, Meadowbank Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S61 2NF
Telephone:01709 560459
Fax:01709 557705
Contact:
Email Address:enquiries@argyllruane.com
Web Address:www.argyllruane.com

P Raw
Address:Argyll-Ruane Ltd, Level III Services, Meadowbank Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S61 2NF
Telephone:01709 560459
Fax:01709 557705
Contact:
Email Address:enquiries@argyllruane.com
Web Address:www.argyllruane.com
Description:ASNT Level III, UT, MT, PT, T.

Richard R Robinson
Address:Station Gate West, Prudhoe NE42 6LA
Telephone:07729 850080
Fax:
Contact:
Email Address:inspectology@rocketmail.com
Web Address:http://www.linkedin.com/pub/richard-robinson/14/bb0/b42
Description:Consultant Engineer – NDT Level 3.
Specialist in NDT and welding inspection training and certification – PCN and ASNT.
BINDT-approved lecturer/trainer and PCN examiner (in association with Argyll-Ruane Ltd).
QA/QC auditor – NDT and welding.
PCN Level 3: UT, RT, MT, PT, WI.
PCN Level 2: TOFD, phased array.
ASNT Level III: UT, RT, MT.
CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector.


R J Rollason
Address:Minton, Treharne and Davies, Merton House, Croescadarn Close, Pentwyn, Cardiff CF23 8HF
Telephone:029 2054 0000
Fax:
Contact:
Email Address:training@minton.co.uk
Web Address:
Description:BSc (in NDT).
PCN Level 3: UT, MT, PT.
ASNT Level III: UT, RT, PT, MT.
ACCP Level III: UT, LT, MT.
General engineering and pressure equipment.
RWTÜV Level 3: UT, PT, MT.
European Pressure Equipment Directive.
BAE Level 3: UT, RT, MT, PT.
Information and help, with enthusiasm.

Paul Savill
Address:305 McQueen Avenue, Mobile, Alabama 36609-2452, USA
Telephone:001 251 304 0172
Fax:
Contact:
Email Address:paulsavill@qualityengineering.co.uk
Web Address:www.qualityengineering.co.uk
Description:Provision of quality management systems to the oil and gas industries, including in-depth auditing and specialised inspections.

B Scholes
Address:USA office: DeltaQA, 629 Bay Club, Seabrook, Houston, TX 77586, USA
Telephone:+1 281 291 7451
Fax:+1 281 291 7451
Contact:
Email Address:bobscholes1@aol.com
Web Address:
Description:Middle East: PO Box 11465, Manama, State of Bahrain, Arabian Gulf.
Tel:/Fax: +973 601467, Email: scholes@batelco.com.bh

NDE Level III, training and certification, QA (ISO 9000) management consultancy, vendor and third-party inspections, manpower and equipment supply.

R Sharp
Address:RS Specialist Services, High Mead, 19 Woodcote Park Road, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7EY
Telephone:01372 739424
Fax:01372 739462
Contact:
Email Address:rsharp@rsspecialistservices.co.uk
Web Address:www.rsspecialistservices.co.uk
Description:Independent building consultant:
  • Building investigations.
  • Structural defects.
  • Materials testing.
  • Leakage investigation.
  • Concrete testing.
  • Troubleshooting.
  • Failure investigations.
  • Asbestos surveys.

T Shields
Address:14 Earn Street, Riddrie, Glasgow G33 2AR
Telephone:0141 770 4551
Fax:
Contact:
Email Address:terry.shields@btc.com.tr
Web Address:
Description:Also: terry_shields@hotmail.com

Dr Robin Shipp
Address:Firecrest Consulting Ltd, 34 Cambrian Drive, Yate, Bristol BS37 5TS
Telephone:+44 (0)1454 319375
Fax:
Contact:
Email Address:manager@firecrestconsulting.com
Web Address:www.firecrestconsulting.com
Description:Experience in a wide variety of fields, including non-destructive testing, remote inspection, personnel training and certification, standards, professional institutions and technical writing.

C J Simmonds
Address:Ultramag Inspection Services Ltd, Unit 4V, Central Crescent, Marchwood Industrial Park, Southampton SO40 4BJ
Telephone:07768 741188
Fax:
Contact:
Email Address:chris@ultramag.co.uk
Web Address:www.ultramag.co.uk
Description:BSc
EngTech
MInstNDT
TechWeldI
PCN Level 3: PT, MT
PCN Level 2: PT, MT
ACCP Level II: VT
CSWIP, IIW, AWS – Welding Inspector

Skilled in NDT, training, procedure writing, welder training and testing, mechanical testing, marine and tank surveys, and maintaining and managing an NDT company. Available for consultancy, vendor and third-party inspections, including material verification and QA.

Shaun Smalley
Address:SCS International, PO Box 417, Wigan WN6 8WR, UK
Telephone:01257 401872 or 07793 563424
Fax:
Contact:
Email Address:scsintl.ndt@googlemail.com
Web Address:www.scsintl-ndt.co.uk
Description:Specialist areas of expertise include: inspection qualification, including preparation of TJs and experimental reports, preparation of inspection procedures, personnel training and certification (EN/ISO/SNT), risk-based inspection, manual/automated UT, including TOFD and phased array techniques, ASME code case (2235), auditing and project management.

CEng MInstNDT LEP.
PCN and ASNT Level 3 (UT).


A Smith
Address:Argyll-Ruane Ltd, Units 5 & 6, Block 6, Shenstone Trading Estate, Bromsgrove Road, Halesowen, West Midlands B63 3XB
Telephone:0121 585 7616
Fax:0121 550 5535
Contact:
Email Address:enquiries@argyllruane.com
Web Address:www.argyllruane.com
Description:PCN Level 3: RT.
ASNT Level III: RT, PT, UT.

Dr R K Stanley
Address:2723 Triway Lane, Houston, Tx 77043, USA
Telephone:+713 690 8432
Fax:+713 690 8433
Contact:
Email Address:76602.3111@compuserve.com
Web Address:
Description:

P Stephens
Address:4A Stanford Road, Shefford, Central Bedfordshire SG17 5DS
Telephone:01462 621911
Fax:
Contact:
Email Address:p.stephens@ndtplus.com
Web Address:
Description:BSc (Metallurgy), Cert Ed, IEng, MInstNDT, ASNT/NAS 410 and Rolls-Royce Level III.
Peter started his career as a metallurgist, moving into heat treatment and eventually NDT, where he now holds six Level 3s.
After teaching the subject for twelve years at Sandwell College, he is now a self-employed consultant in the fields of NDT, materials science and quality systems. He is a Level 3 NDT for a number of companies, providing training and certification to customer requirements.
He was Chair of the West Midlands Branch of The British Institute of NDT for ten years and is currently an auditor with the National Aerospace & Defence Contractors Accreditation Programme.

Dr D K Thomas
Address:Applied House, Old Colliery Lane, Holmewood, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S42 5RB
Telephone:01246 851864
Fax:01246 852243
Contact:
Email Address:david@appliedinspection.co.uk
Web Address:www.appliedinspection.co.uk
Description:NDT and quality management consultancy.
PCN Level III: UT welds, UT wrought products, RT welds, MT, PT and VT.
ASNT NDT Level III: UT, RT, MT, PT and VT.
ACCP Professional Level III, Sectors GI and PE: UT, RT, MT, PT and VT.
ASME 'U' and 'S' Stamp services.

M Topp
Address:6 Oakfield Avenue, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE16 5HQ
Telephone:Mobile: 07833 925794
Fax:
Contact:
Email Address:melvin.topp@virgin.net
Web Address:
Description:ASNT NDT Level III: RT, MT, PT.
ASNT ID 75361.
Outside Agency Level III Services.
Training and certification consultant/lecturer.
Internal auditor.
Extensive experience in computed radiography, including training and using CR for corrosion under insulation inspection.

P Wallace
Address:Audit & Inspection Services (Wakefield) Ltd, 21 Wingate Croft, Sandal, Wakefield WF2 6HB
Telephone:01924 257213
Fax:01924 257213
Contact:
Email Address:peterwallace12001@yahoo.com
Web Address:
Description:NDT and Quality Systems Consultancy.
Specialist Radiation Safety Advisor.
Radiation Protection Advisor.
PCN Level 3: RT, RPA 2000.

J Wheeler
Address:8 Appley Close, Wrightington, West Lancashire WN6 9HA
Telephone:01257 255141; Mobile: 07720 773756
Fax:01257 255141
Contact:
Email Address:jimwheelerx@gmail.com
Web Address:
Description:NDT methods: LP, E1, R, U1, U2, O1, Z.
PCN Level 3: UT, MT, PT.
ASNT Level III: UT, MT, PT, RT.

A C Whittle
Address:Peak NDT Ltd, Unit 1, Enterprise Way, Jubilee Business Park, Derby DE21 4BB
Telephone:01332 738752
Fax:01332 738878
Contact:
Email Address:alison.whittle@peakndt.com
Web Address:www.peakndt.com
Description:Complete solutions to difficult ultrasonic inspection problems – welding sector, composites and aerospace. Conventional UT, TOFD, phased array and modelling.

A Young
Address:Lavender International NDT Consultancy Services Ltd, NDT Centre, Unit 7, Penistone Station, Sheffield S36 6HP
Telephone:01226 760706
Fax:01226 760704
Contact:
Email Address:andy@lavender-ndt.com
Web Address:www.lavender-ndt.com
Description:ASNT and PCN Level 3.
Training and consultancy services to the aerospace industry, including Outside Agency Level 3 services in NDT and material evaluation.
Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, Airbus, Boeing, Honeywell and Agusta Westland approved.