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 an experienced Construction Manager to lead the safe and successful delivery of complex construction projects. This role will have responsibility for site execution, programme delivery, subcontractor management, and coordination of multidisciplinary teams on high‑value projects.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience managing mechanical-led or MEP-heavy projects, with proven capability operating in fast-paced, technically demanding environments.

What you’ll be responsible for 

• Full responsibility for on-site construction delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on programme, and to specification

• Lead and coordinate subcontractors, site managers, supervisors, and direct operatives

• Manage construction sequencing, logistics, and site setup from commencement through handover

• Drive productivity, monitor progress, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency

• Oversee quality assurance processes and ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards

• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance (HSE)

• Attend and lead coordination meetings with clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

• Liaise closely with design teams to manage buildability, technical queries, and design development

• Support commissioning, testing, and handover activities

What we are looking for

Essential

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager or Lead MEP/Mechanical Construction Manager

• Strong background delivering technically complex projects (£10m–£30m+)

• Experience managing large site teams and high-volume logistics

• SMSTS certification (Gold Card preferred)

• NVQ Level 6/7 or equivalent in Construction or Senior Construction Management

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems; MEP coordination experience essential

• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills

Desirable

• Mission‑critical project experience

• Healthcare or medical gas installation project exposure

• Experience managing fast-track or phased handovers

Why Join Dowds

• 41 Days Holiday

• Early Finish Fridays

• Private Medical

• Bonus

• Wellbeing Initiatives 

• Pension

• Work from home

• Plus, many more

Dowds is an Equal Opportunities Employer