Meet our team of professionals

Neil Turner
Chairman
As Chairman of NRT, I founded the company in 1994 after backpacking around the world for 2 years. I qualified as an electrician completing my apprenticeship with Seeboard. I attend board meetings and liaise closely with Paul Antino our MD on a regular basis.
I love spending time with my family first and foremost, I have a great wife and 2 fab grown up kids. I love travelling and seeing different cultures, Shooting and fishing along with the occasional gym session too, I am Chairman of Chipstead Football Club and am also a Chelsea season ticket holder.
What is your favourite part about working for NRT?
Love the great group of people we have working with us. Always a good vibe in the office. Been great seeing the company going from strength to strength and becoming better and better in delivery and service. Without good people this simply is not possible
What is your definition of a perfect day?
Sitting around a lake in the countryside waiting for that big fish
What would be your last meal on earth?
I am a bit of a foody. Love all cuisines but think it would have to be a nice fine Indian curry
What gadget can you not live without?
Probably my phone. I nag my children about living their lives on the phone and find myself doing the same. They are great devices
If you could be an animal which would it be?
I would be a dog like ours called Max. He is the most spoilt one in the Turner household
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Paul Antino
Managing Director
I am Managing Director for NRT since and have been working here since 2000. Previously I was a Regional Operations Manager for an electricity board.
My outside hobbies include Football and socialising.
What is your favourite part about working for NRT? The Staff
Do you have any secret skills? No, not that I am aware off
What is your definition of a perfect day? Wake up breathing and go to sleep breathing
What would be your last meal on earth? Spaghetti Bolognese
What is your favourite film? The Godfather
What gadget can you not live without? Internet
If you could be an animal which would it be? Monkey, cheeky and adventurous
What is your best quality? Managing People
What essential item would you take to a desert island? Some beers
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Ryan Simmons FCMI
Director
Ryan Joined NRT back in 2004 after a career with the Electricity Board and the electrical wholesale industry. Working closely with a team of great people I have had the privilege of seeing the business grow in all aspects.
Outside of work I enjoy trying to play golf and watching my daughter play football for Lewes FC.
What is your favourite part about working for NRT? The fantastic team
What is your definition of a perfect day? Walk with the family and our dog Archie followed by a country pub lunch
What would be your last meal on earth? It has to be Spaghetti Carbonara with double cream and bacon.
What gadget can you not live without? iPhone
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Adam Smith
Operations Manager
I started working for NRT when I was 21 back in 2010. My first role within the business was as an electrician, being internally promoted, landing me in my current job role as Operations Manager. This consists of many different parts including quality control, resourcing and allocation of labour, management of staff, project management, training for staff and technical guru. I also represent NRT as Vice Chairman for the Greater London Regional executive committee for the ECA, where I meet with other electrical contractors and industry specialists to try to improve and enhance the industry for the electrical contracting industry. I qualified as an electrician prior to starting with NRT.
Outside of work I like to ride my motorcycle and play 5 a side football (goalkeeper).
What is your favourite part about working for NRT?
Working with a great team
What would be your last meal on earth?
Spaghetti Bolognese
What is your favourite film?
Saving Private Ryan
What gadget can you not live without?
My mobile Phone
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Alastair O’Neill
Electrical Supervisor
I am an Electrical Supervisor. My roles consist of managing reactive and non-maintenance works, emergency lighting, and testing within Lambeth. I have been employed for 5 years; however, I was a subcontractor for NRT for many years before that. I am also a qualified electrician.
My hobbies outside of work are exercise and football.
What is your favourite part about working for NRT?
The different electrical works we cover. Working on lateral mains then to a new build school
What is your favourite film?
The Original Italian Job
What gadget can you not live without?
Unfortunately, my mobile phone!
What essential item would you take to a desert island?
A surfboard, hope the waves are good on this desert island
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Andrew Whyte
Pre-Construction Manager
I started with NRT in June 2016 as part of the Estimating team in the role of Pre-Construction Manager. My background consists of project management & maintenance engineering.
I enjoy drawing, music and gardening in my spare time.
What is your favourite part about working for NRT?
The team spirit
What is your definition of a perfect day?
Sunny day with the kids in the garden
What is your favourite film?
Grosse Point Blank
If you could be an animal which would it be?
Bear
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-whyte-71403b183/
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George Castleton
Project Manager
I have worked with NRT since November 2017 in the role of Project Manager as part of the commercial department. I oversee all aspects of the projects on site, manage all packages within our scope of works, ensuring they are installed to client specification on time and that they comply with current regulations. My previous jobs have included the following; Retained Firefighter, Electrician, Electrical Site Supervisor and Electrical Project manager.
My hobbies are Rugby and running.
What is your favourite part about working for NRT? Everyone is friendly and helpful
What would be your last meal on earth? Fajitas
What is your favourite film? See no evil hear no evil
What essential item would you take to a desert island? Hammock
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Kim Dudley
Company Secretary
I joined NRT in January 2007 to look after all aspects of administration, the team grew as the business grew with 4 other administrators and I went on to solely be a Contract Administrator. I am now the Company Secretary working directly for and reporting to the Company Shareholders as well as managing the company’s freehold and leaseholds office needs. My previous jobs have included working in a buying department resolving invoice and buying queries.
My favourite pass times are spending time with my family, socialising with friends and reading.
What is your favourite part about working for NRT?
Working with great people that help and support you and enabling me to continue my carer while being a mother.
What is your definition of a perfect day?
At the beach on a warm day with my children, playing in the sea and sand and eating ice creams
What would be your last meal on earth? Chinese and sausage and mash
What is your favourite film? Beauty and the Beast
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Lee Russell MIET SHEQ
SHEQ Advisor
I am an SHEQ Advisor, Project Manager, Senior BAFE Manager, looking after and maintaining company accreditations such as ISO9001 and 14001:2015, Constructionline, UVDB, Acclaim, FIA, SMAS and CHAS, working with external accreditation bodies and their auditors to continue to be granted and hold each accreditation. Implementing new accreditations the company needs to gain such as NIS BAFE, ISO 45001, to ensure they meet clients requirements. Advising & updating the company and clients on SHEQ issues to ensure responsibilities and requirements are met on projects. I started working for NRT in January 2012, prior to this I was a Self-Employed Electrical Contractor.
Outside of work my hobbies include gym, cars, socialising, movies and going out for meals with friends
What is your favourite part about working for NRT? Training and educating individuals, learning and developing new skills.
Do you have any secret skills? Not a secret anymore, it was dancing!
What would be your last meal on earth? Chinese
What is your favourite film? Drive or Fight Club
What is your best quality? I’m Funny
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Mike Burrows
Senior Contracts Manager
I started working for NRT in April 2004, my title is Commercial Projects Manager and IT support at the head office. The role includes managing electrical projects for main contractors including Life Build, Buxtons along with direct clients like The Children's Trust at Tadworth. Works consist of all aspects of the electrical package, including lighting, controls, security, life safety, data, distribution boards and sub mains installations.
My hobbies vary, but mainly family, cycling, and DIY
What is your favourite part about working for NRT?
Family community feel, with a good skill base across the board, and a great knowledge base for all aspects of work
What is your definition of a perfect day?
Clear sunny Sunday morning, perfect for a bike ride.
What gadget can you not live without?
My Garmin cycle computer, to make sure i get home safe after a long ride.
What is your best quality?
Being helpful, sometimes too helpful maybe...
What essential item would you take to a desert island?
A pop up 5 Start Luxury Hotel.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeburrows50/
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Paul Leech MSc, CMGR, MIET
General Manager
I am the General Manager at NRT, I started in April 2016 prior to this I was an Electrical Director for another company.
Outside of work I like to play Golf.
What is your favourite part about working for NRT? Varied role
What is your definition of a perfect day? Golf
What is your favourite film? Shawshank Redemption
What essential item would you take to a desert island? Football
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Victoria Goodridge
Accounts Supervisor
I work in the accounts department as an Accounts Supervisor. I started with NRT in June 2013 straight from 6th form where I studied Maths, Photography and Business Studies. I completed my AAT Advanced Diploma in accounting whilst working for NRT.
I enjoy baking with my daughter and taking her out on adventures in my spare time.
What is your favourite part about working for NRT?
Commitment to supporting staff and developing staff’s strengths and the friendliness of the staff towards each other
What is your favourite film? Matilda
If you could be an animal which would it be? Panda
What would be your last meal on earth?
Spaghetti Bolognese with lots of cheese & apple crumble and custard for pudding
Do you have any secret skills? I can move my ears without touching them
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Edward Wilson
Technical Administrator
I have a bachelors degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Aberdeen. My thesis focused on electrical vehicle charging and specifically the use of wireless power transfer using resonant electromagnetic induction to design a wireless electric vehicle charger.
What would be your last meal on earth?
Cheeseburger and chips, so long as the burger isn’t too fancy.
What is your favourite film?
Burnt, Its not the best but every few months I get the urge to re-watch it again.
If you could be an animal which would it be?
Raven, always like flying.
Do you have any secret skills?
Qualified SCUBA diver.
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Julie Simmons
Contract Administrator & Liaison Officer
I am a Contract Administrator and Liaison Officer. I have been working for NRT since April 2012. My role includes liaising with the residents and client throughout the works, assisting vulnerable residents and administrating the contract from booking to certification.
I was a carer prior to working with NRT and my hobbies include gardening, photography and football (supporting).
What is your favourite part about working for NRT?
I love the reactive work; it keeps me on my toes
What is your definition of a perfect day?
Day at the races with sunshine, Prosecco and going home with a purse full of cash
What would be your last meal on earth?
Salmon, new potatoes with herb butter and salad, followed by a bar of chocolate (must be Cadburys)
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Katie White
Contract Administration
I started my role with the administration team at NRT as an Office Junior/Administrator in November 2017 managing the company fleet, PPE, stock, general administration and domestic enquiries, I am now taking my role into Contract Administration. I previously worked in retail giving me the attention to detail and customer service skills that I now use in my everyday work.
My favourite hobbies are socialising and travelling.
What is your favourite part about working for NRT?
The team spirit and encouragement from others
Do you have any secret skills? (dance moves, party tricks etc?)
I do an impressive worm
What is your favourite film?
Jumanji (1995)
What is your definition of a perfect day?
Sitting in a pub garden with the sun shining, bottomless prosecco being drunk, music playing & being surrounded with family and friends.
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