Is damper testing included?

Fire and smoke damper testing is often included; state whether you hold damper competence.

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 smoke ventilation engineer work?

Typically: Smoke control system experience; SCA or manufacturer training where held; Working at height on roofs and stair heads. Only list qualifications you actually hold — they are checked.

Fire & life safety · UK Gas Plumbers partner network

Smoke Ventilation (AOV) Subcontract Work

Engineers for automatic opening vents, smoke shafts and smoke control dampers.

Apply for smoke ventilation engineer work

Typical smoke ventilation engineer scope

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

AOV and smoke shaft servicing and testing
Actuator and control panel repairs
Smoke damper drop testing

What to have ready when you apply

Smoke control system experience
SCA or manufacturer training where held
Working at height on roofs and stair heads
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 Central London, Sevenoaks, Guildford, Reading and Cambridge. That is our customer coverage, not a promise of smoke ventilation 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.

Smoke Ventilation Engineer subcontractor FAQs

Is damper testing included?: Fire and smoke damper testing is often included; state whether you hold damper competence.
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 smoke ventilation engineer work?: Typically: Smoke control system experience; SCA or manufacturer training where held; Working at height on roofs and stair heads. Only list qualifications you actually hold — they are checked.