Dowds Group
Dowds Group are a leading multi-discipline specialist contractor providing building services, construction, facilities management, and energy solutions. We are focused on providing clients across the UK & Ireland with high quality, innovative solutions to their most complex Construction needs.
Established in 1978, our expertise spans the construction industry spectrum, from smaller renovations to multi-million-pound projects. We can also now offer clients a "one stop service". Our aim to exceed our customers’ expectations as evidenced by our levels of repeat business and our involvement in cutting-edge healthcare, education, leisure, commercial and residential projects and it is our amazing team that help us to achieve this.
Somerton Ind Est, Belfast, BT3 9JB
2-4 Milltown Road, Ballymoney, BT53 6LE
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A bit MORE about us...
Who we are
Established as a family business based in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland, over the last 40+ years Dowds Group have grown into a national multi-disciplined building services and construction company.
We are now lead by 2nd Generation, MD James Dowds although ambitious and progressive, we’ve retained our family ethos. People are at the heart of everything we do - we pride ourselves on our positive company culture and impressive retention levels. Our dedicated staff with technical expertise, do things The Dowds Way, bringing solutions not problems.
Our Vision is:
"To be the benchmark for excellence within our industry in terms of people, quality, health & safety and customer service"
Recent feedback from our staff has shown that Dowds Group is seen as a good place to work, with a positive culture, with loyal staff who have a sense of pride in working for us. We are an award-winning company having achieved Investors In People Gold, Great Place to Work accreditation, Excellence in the Development of Management and Leadership (Belfast Telegraph Awards 2022) and the UK's Specialist Contractor of the Year (Building Awards 2021).
We have a lot of knowledge in the business from the range of industry experts under our roof, and they are willing to share their knowledge! This is why we are dedicated to apprenticeships and bringing through the next generation of industry leaders.
What we do
Dowds Building Services
Specialising in the design and installation of complex Mechanical and Electrical Services, Dowds Building Services have built a solid reputation of delivering quality installations to our clients through precise consultation and consideration of their projects.
Dowds Construction
Dowds Construction offer main contracting services, specialising where technical and complex MEP forms a significant and critical element of the project.
Dowds Facilities Management
Dowds Facilities Management and small works division provides M&E and Building Fabric Maintenance Services directly to clients on both a planned and reactive basis with focus on planned prevention and maximisation of asset lifecycle performance.
Dowds Energy Solutions
Dowds Energy Solutions’ turnkey offer will help customers establish their current energy usage in detail, through energy auditing and analysis, identify solutions to reduce energy, design and install renewable technologies and where required source capex funding for clients.
Employee Benefits
Our staff say Dowds is a good great place to work, with a positive culture, with loyal staff who have a sense of pride in working for us. We are an award-winning company having achieved Investors In People Gold, Great Place to Work accreditation, Excellence in the Development of Management and Leadership (Belfast Telegraph Awards 2022) and the UK's Specialist Contractor of the Year (Building Awards 2021).
We have a lot of experience in the business from the range of industry experts under our roof, and they are willing to share their knowledge! This is why we are dedicated to apprenticeships and bringing through the next generation of industry leaders.
Our benefits include:
Competitive Salary
30+ days annual holiday
Defined career progression / pathways
On-going Learning and Development opportunities
Pension plan
Health cash plan enrolment
Wellbeing Committee - Initiatives / Challenges to promote physical, financial and mental wellbeing
Company Perks
Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health Support
Family Friendly Policies
Flexible Working Policy
Life Assurance
Company Uniforms
Cycle to Work Scheme