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Robert Illston

Newmarket,United Kingdom

Summary

I am an experienced Electrical Manager with well-developed skills and knowledge within the Electrical industry that spans over 25 years. I have a vast understanding in all sectors including, but not limited to social housing, with particular reference to EICR, electrical upgrades and installation and testing of fire alarms. I’m graded as a CSCS registered Approved Electrician, and also hold a valid CITB Managers Card. I have a current SMSTS certificate and hold the position of Qualified Supervisor for the NICEIC registration for my current employer. I am a punctual and self-motivated individual who works well under pressure . I am an effective communicator and problem solver with proven organisational skills and great leadership qualities. I have demonstrable expertise in managing projects including coordinating sub-contractors, managing budgets and maintaining project programmes.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work history

Electrical Manager

Interfocus Ltd
01.2007 - 08.2025
  • Company Overview: Interfocus is a UK manufacture and installer of laboratory and educational furniture with a focus on providing turnkey solutions for its clients.
  • Producing designs to meet client specifications
  • Providing fixed and budget electrical costs to estimating
  • Assist in developing a programme of works
  • Assist in preparing job specific risk assessment and method statement
  • Provide technical advice and guidance
  • Negotiating with suppliers
  • Managing contractors
  • Ensuring electrical compliance
  • Producing electrical certifications including emergency lighting
  • Providing as built, operation and maintenance documentation

Electrical Technician

British Antarctic Survey
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Company Overview: BAS is the UK’s national polar research institute. Its purpose is to conduct polar science, enabling better understanding of global issues, and provide an active presence in the Antarctic on behalf of the UK.
  • Planned preventative maintenance
  • Diagnosing and repairing faults to electrical systems
  • Fire alarm and emergency lighting testing
  • PAT and fixed wire testing
  • Scheduled electrical installation works

Engineer

Access Control Solutions
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Company Overview: ACS are a provider and installer of security systems to large residential developments including refurbishments to local authority high rise housing.
  • Installation and commissioning of door entry systems
  • Fault finding and repairs to door entry systems
  • Servicing
  • Installation of Integrated Reception Systems

Apprentice Electrician - Approved Electrician

Coulson Building Group
01.1998 - 01.2004
  • Company Overview: Coulson Building Group is a well-established construction and restoration company who provide a comprehensive range of building services to private and public sector clients.
  • Installation of electrical systems
  • Test and commissioning of electrical systems
  • Fault finding of electrical systems
  • EICR
  • Installation of Fire Alarms
  • PPM of fire alarm systems and emergency lighting
  • On call rota

Education

CITB - Site Management Safety Training Scheme

CITB
04.2025 -

City & Guilds Level 3 Award - Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671:2018

Certsure Training
11.2018 -

City & Guilds Level 3 Award 2391 - Inspection, Test and Certification of Electrical Installations

Cambridge Regional College
05.2005 -

NVQ Level 3 - Installing and Commissioning Electrotechnical Systems

Cambridge Regional College
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
09.1998 - 07.2002

Skills

  • Asbestos awareness
  • Emergency first aid
  • IPAF 3a and 3b
  • PASMA certification
  • CSCS approved electrician
  • CSCS electrical site manager
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Electrical certification software
  • Fire extinguisher knowledge

Timeline

CITB - Site Management Safety Training Scheme

CITB
04.2025 -

City & Guilds Level 3 Award - Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671:2018

Certsure Training
11.2018 -

Electrical Manager

Interfocus Ltd
01.2007 - 08.2025

Electrical Technician

British Antarctic Survey
01.2006 - 01.2007

City & Guilds Level 3 Award 2391 - Inspection, Test and Certification of Electrical Installations

Cambridge Regional College
05.2005 -

Engineer

Access Control Solutions
01.2004 - 01.2005

NVQ Level 3 - Installing and Commissioning Electrotechnical Systems

Cambridge Regional College
09.1998 - 07.2002

Apprentice Electrician - Approved Electrician

Coulson Building Group
01.1998 - 01.2004
Robert Illston