Dowds is a long established, multidisciplinary engineering and construction Building Services Engineering company headquartered in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1978, our expertise spans the full lifecycle of complex-built environments from initial design and systems integration through to installation, commissioning, and handover. Across specific sectors: life science, commercial, education and healthcare. 

Operating at a gold standard for best managed company and investors in people, our vision is to set the standard for excellence, driving progress, responsibility, and lasting impact. While keeping our clients and our people at the heart of what we do.  

We are seeking

Dowds are seeking a MEP Pre-Construction Manager to to provide commercial leadership during the pre-construction phase of major engineering and construction projects.

This is a pivotal role responsible for establishing the commercial foundations that enable successful project delivery through effective forecasting, risk management, procurement planning, change control, commercial governance and margin protection. 

What you'll be responsible for

• Leading all commercial activities throughout the pre-construction phase of projects.
• Managing project budgets, forecasts, cashflow and cost reporting.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Developing procurement strategies and supporting supply chain engagement.
• Providing commercial input into design development and value engineering initiatives.
• Managing change control and ensuring robust commercial governance.
• Supporting clients and project stakeholders with commercial reporting and project updates.
• Leading commercial handover activities to ensure a smooth transition into project delivery.
• Supporting bid, tender and work-winning activities across the business where required.
• Collaborating closely with Project Directors, Design Managers, Planning teams and Commercial stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.

What we are looking for

Essential

• Significant experience in a Commercial, Pre-Construction or Project Commercial Management role within the construction, engineering or building services sectors.
• Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, cost control and commercial governance.
• Proven experience managing procurement strategies and supply chain engagement.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, change control and contract administration.
• Ability to interpret commercial and technical project information.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and competency with estimating and commercial management systems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative project environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• A willingness to travel when required.

Desirable

• Experience within Building Services, MEP or multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Professional membership or working towards accreditation (RICS, CIOB or equivalent).
• Experience working on major healthcare, life sciences, education or commercial projects.
• Experience implementing Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) solutions.

Why Join Dowds

• 41 Days Holiday

• Early Finish Fridays

• Private Medical

• Bonus

• Wellbeing Initiatives 

• Pension

• Plus, many more