Philip McDougall
Godmanchester,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Experienced fire safety and compliance professional with 20 years in housing, defence, and cultural sectors. Expertise in fire door inspection, remediation planning, and audit-ready reporting. Qualified to ABBE Level 3 Fire Door Inspection and NEBOSH Fire Safety, demonstrating a strong commitment to traceability, service quality, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
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Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Fire Door Inspector
Newlon Housing Trust
10.2023 - Current
- Conduct detailed fire door inspections and compliance audits across residential properties, identifying defects and producing clear, actionable reports.
- Implemented a digital tagging system for 8,000+ fire doors, improving inspection traceability, repair tracking, and reporting accuracy across communal and entrance doors.
- Coordinated remediation programmes with contractors, clients, and internal teams to ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate, audit ready records in line with regulatory requirements and client specifications.
- Delivered technical guidance to colleagues and supported continuous improvement in fire safety processes and long-term safety strategies.
- Mentored 2 team members, enhancing their development and ensuring adherence to technical and inspection standards.
Contracts Manager
City Security Services
01.2008 - 10.2023
- Chaired monthly contract meetings and client reviews, driving the achievement of KPIs, service levels, and targets.
- Oversaw inspections across 300+ residential properties throughout London, ensuring standards were maintained and repair works were issued and followed through with contractors.
- Managed building handovers and snagging processes for communal areas and flats, including responses to fire risk assessment actions.
- Led 3 operational teams - Concierge, Estate Inspectors, and Fire Wardens - overseeing more than 40 staff to deliver high-quality service.
- Coordinated communication with clients, contractors, suppliers, emergency services, and stakeholders on operational, safety, and service matters to enhance collaboration.
- Acted as the main point of contact for complaints, resolving issues promptly and reducing escalation while maintaining client satisfaction.
- Conducted appraisals and monitored staff performance against service expectations and contractual requirements.
- Produced accurate weekly and monthly management reports covering service delivery, team performance, and operational priorities.
Emergency Response Officer
V&A Museum / Osdel
01.2003 - 08.2008
- Serviced fire safety equipment, conducted fire alarm testing, implemented flood prevention measures, and provided first aid cover to ensure site safety.
- Delivered fire safety training to staff and promoted compliance across the site.
- Conducted risk assessments across galleries, offices, and plant rooms, identifying hazards and supporting safe working practices.
- Managed hot work, roof access, and isolation permit processes, ensuring compliance in sensitive and high-risk environments.
- Produced and analysed weekly and monthly safety reports using Microsoft Excel, escalating critical issues to Health and Safety Manager for timely resolution.
- Supported control room operations to enhance site security and response capabilities.
Operator Mechanic
Royal Navy
04.1999 - 11.2003
- Executed weapons loading and maintenance for torpedoes and depth charges, ensuring operational readiness.
- Supervised and delivered on-the-job training to junior personnel on sonar, radar equipment, and radio circuits.
- Coordinated tactical information and conducted operational analysis, enhancing command decision-making.
- Led firefighting and damage control teams during exercises and live operational situations.
- Performed various operational and departmental duties, including armed gangway sentry, quartermaster, small boats crew, and general administration, supporting overall mission efficiency.
- Supported physical security operations during public events, including vehicle and baggage searches.
Education
HNC -
Electronic Engineering
01-1998
Skills
- Fire door compliance
- Fire safety audits
- Fire safety standards
- Compliance auditing
- Building safety inspections
- Inspection planning
- Remediation planning
- Risk assessment
- Health and safety
- Compliance and Governance
- Operational Oversight
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Stakeholder management
- Team management
- Performance management
- Security Operations
References
Available on request.
Certification
- ABBE Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection
- NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate
- NEBOSH Introduction to Incident Investigation
- HNC Electronic Engineering
Timeline
Senior Fire Door Inspector
Newlon Housing Trust
10.2023 - Current
Contracts Manager
City Security Services
01.2008 - 10.2023
Emergency Response Officer
V&A Museum / Osdel
01.2003 - 08.2008
Operator Mechanic
Royal Navy
04.1999 - 11.2003
HNC -
Electronic Engineering