Life at Dowds
At Dowds, the standard we set for our work, we set for our people too. In keeping our clients and our people at the heart of everything we do, we are committed to creating meaningful careers where everyone, at every level, has the opportunity to grow, develop, and make a lasting impact.
Employee Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package is industry-leading and designed to support those who show up every day. Made for real life, it’s built around what actually matters – your health, your finances, your time, your development, and your future.
Pay is benchmarked annually against the market, plus a generous bonus tied to business performance. We also offer free financial wellbeing sessions to help you plan for the future.
AXA full private medical cover with £0 excess, 24/7 GP access, faster specialist referrals, a free annual health MOT, and cash back on everyday healthcare costs including dental and optical.
A generous allowance including bank holidays and a full company Christmas closure. Flexible floating annual leave days to use as you choose.
Six months of company sick pay, life assurance 4x annual salary, and enhanced family and carers leave – including 16 weeks maternity and 4 weeks paternity.
From award nominations, educational achievements and behavioural champions, your efforts and value are recognised and celebrated.
We provide our employees with the tools, pathways, and learning opportunities to support the continuous growth of every person, at whatever stage of their career.
Key Stats
Team members completing NVQ Construction Management
(Levels 4-7)
20
Proportion of our people with 10+ years of service.
14.6%
People growth rate in the last 12 months
46%
Staff ranking Dowds as a Great Place to Work (2025)
87%
“Expanding into England has brought new challenges, but coordinating successful solar projects and overcoming obstacles has been highly satisfying”.
Craig Henry, Contracts Manager, Dowds
“Starting with Dowds on a temporary contract covering a maternity leave, I was so delighted to be asked to stay and move into different areas of the business. My managers focused on my strengths and most of all, what I actually enjoyed, leading to a dream career within the group communications team!”
Lorna Campbell, Communications Executive, Dowds
“Settling in at Dowds was really easy thanks to the support of the team, and I’m excited to see what the future holds”
Cameron Macarthur, Junior Planner, Dowds
“I have worked at Dowds for over seven years across multiple departments, starting in Integrated Services before moving to Building Services. Recently promoted to Pre-Construction Manager, I appreciate the business’s clear opportunities for long-term career growth. Furthermore, the new benefits package highlights a strong commitment to work-life balance and putting its people first.”
Michael Mahon, Pre-Con Manager, Dowds
“I’ve worked at Dowds for over 30 years, starting as an apprentice and progressing through to become Operations Manager. The company have always been good to me, provided excellent opportunities for career development, and I’ve had the privilege of working with some brilliant people during my time here. Dowds have always tried to promote a great team culture that helps build strong relationships to deliver key projects across the business.”
Malachy Molloy, Project Director, Dowds
Diversity & Inclusion
Engineering has historically been a less diverse sector than it should be. We’re working to change that. For us, we see differences as strengths, and DEI as an ongoing commitment. One that makes our teams stronger, our points of view more rounded, and our industry more accessible to all.
How we’re looking after our people
We want Dowds to be a place where people show up as themselves and feel supported to grow. Experience here is built on visible and supportive leadership, with our Culture Committee providing the platform for every perspective to be heard; a forum which feeds directly into how we work. We offer flexible working, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, and a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination. Our People & Culture team is here to make sure the environment we work in reflects the values we hold.
How we’re looking after our people
We want Dowds to be a place where people show up as themselves and feel supported to grow. Experience here is built on visible and supportive leadership, with our Culture Committee providing the platform for every perspective to be heard; a forum which feeds directly into how we work. We offer flexible working, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, and a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination. Our People & Culture team is here to make sure the environment we work in reflects the values we hold.
Current opportunities
Our Apprentice Plumber and Joiner roles launch in Northern Ireland in September 2026. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals on real projects from day one, gaining structured training and recognised qualifications – earning a salary throughout.
Our Apprentice Plumber and Joiner roles launch in Northern Ireland in September 2026. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals on real projects from day one, gaining structured training and recognised qualifications – earning a salary throughout.