Is this electrical or fire work?

Both — it is electrical work carried out for fire safety compliance.

Is this a job with Ape BMS Controls?

No. Applications go to the separate UK Gas Plumbers partner network. Ape BMS Controls continues to deliver its own BMS and controls services to customers.

Use the apply button, which opens https://app.ukgasplumbers.com. You will be asked for your trades, qualifications, insurance and the areas you cover.

Is work guaranteed once I am accepted?

No. Being accepted does not guarantee any number of jobs or any income. Work is offered when a client request matches your trade, availability and area, and you can decline it.

What evidence should I have ready for emergency lighting engineer work?

Typically: Electrical qualification and BS 5266 knowledge; Test key and logbook experience; Access equipment for high-level fittings. Only list qualifications you actually hold — they are checked.

Fire & life safety · UK Gas Plumbers partner network

Emergency Lighting Subcontractors

Electricians for emergency lighting installation, monthly and annual duration testing to BS 5266.

Apply for emergency lighting engineer work

Typical emergency lighting engineer scope

If you are looking for emergency lighting engineer subcontract work, these are the kinds of tasks partner clients typically request. Not every task suits every engineer — you choose what you accept.

Annual three-hour duration tests
Fitting and battery replacement
Certification and logbook completion

What to have ready when you apply

Electrical qualification and BS 5266 knowledge
Test key and logbook experience
Access equipment for high-level fittings
Proof of identity, right to work in the UK and your trading details

This is a general guide, not a full or official list. The network confirms what it needs for each trade during the application.

Coverage and local context

Ape BMS Controls' own building controls engineers work across London and the Home Counties — including Cambridge, Hitchin, Haywards Heath, Knightsbridge and Dartford. That is our customer coverage, not a promise of emergency lighting engineer work in those towns. When you apply, you tell the UK Gas Plumbers network which areas you can travel to, and it only offers jobs inside them.

Emergency Lighting Engineer subcontractor FAQs

Is this electrical or fire work?: Both — it is electrical work carried out for fire safety compliance.
Is this a job with Ape BMS Controls?: No. Applications go to the separate UK Gas Plumbers partner network. Ape BMS Controls continues to deliver its own BMS and controls services to customers.
How do I apply?: Use the apply button, which opens https://app.ukgasplumbers.com. You will be asked for your trades, qualifications, insurance and the areas you cover.
Is work guaranteed once I am accepted?: No. Being accepted does not guarantee any number of jobs or any income. Work is offered when a client request matches your trade, availability and area, and you can decline it.
What evidence should I have ready for emergency lighting engineer work?: Typically: Electrical qualification and BS 5266 knowledge; Test key and logbook experience; Access equipment for high-level fittings. Only list qualifications you actually hold — they are checked.