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Senior Fire Damper Engineer and Account Manager
South West Region – MOD & Commercial Sites (Security Clearance Required)
About the Company
A respected, national fire safety provider is expanding its operations and seeking a highly skilled Senior Fire Damper Engineer / Account Manager to take ownership of the South West region. The business specialises in fire damper testing, remedial works, and life safety system compliance across commercial portfolios and government/MOD estates.
This is a key strategic hire, responsible for developing the South West region, managing MOD and commercial clients, and ultimately helping to build and lead a regional engineering team.
About the Role
This senior hybrid role blends technical expertise with client management and regional development. You will lead fire damper testing, inspections, remedial works, and compliance documentation across a mix of MOD sites (requiring security clearance) and large commercial buildings throughout the South West.
In addition to hands-on work, you will act as the main client contact for your region—managing relationships, ensuring service delivery, and supporting the company’s growth strategy. As the workload increases, you will play a key part in recruiting, mentoring, and managing future engineers in the South West.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out and oversee fire damper testing, inspections, and remedial work across MOD and commercial sites
* Act as main point of contact for regional clients, ensuring high standards of communication and service
* Produce accurate service and inspection reports aligned with MOD compliance requirements
* Support the development of the South West region and help coordinate workloads
* Assist with recruitment and future leadership of a South West engineering team
* Ensure all work complies with security protocols, safety standards, and company procedures
* Represent the company professionally and maintain strong client relationships
Requirements
* NVQ Level 3 (mandatory)
* 5+ years’ experience in fire damper testing, remedial works, or broader fire safety systems
* Experience working on commercial properties; MOD experience advantageous
* Ability to obtain or currently hold MOD security clearance
* Strong documentation, compliance awareness, and attention to detail
* Full UK driving licence
* Professional, reliable, and comfortable working independently and client-facing
What’s on Offer
* Salary up to £42,000 + performance-based OTE
* Company van and fuel card
* Pension scheme
* Excellent progression: route to lead the South West region and manage your own team
* Supportive management and ongoing development
* A secure, growing company delivering high compliance standards
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