Investors in People is delighted to award Dowds a progressive engineering company based in Northern Ireland & London, We invest in people, gold accreditation.

Gold accreditation means that you’ve got the policies in place but more than that, it means everyone – from CEO to apprentice takes ownership for making them come to life.

Dowds is recognised for its  specialist knowledge and sector expertise which is evident across the company and are actively shared, reinforcing a genuine learning culture. Structures and roles continue to evolve in line with strategic objectives, restructuring, transformation, and succession planning, with a focus on offering people refreshed pathways for potential growth and career development. People processes are under continuous review, with a growing focus on innovation, timely communication, health and safety, skills development, and meaningful engagement.

Paul Devoy, CEO of Investors in People, said: “We’d like to congratulate Dowds, Gold accreditation on We invest in people is a fantastic effort for any organisation, and places Dowds in fine company with a host of organisations that understand the value of people.”

Commenting on the award, Rob Rees Head of People & Culture, said:

“Achieving Investors in People Gold is a proud moment for everyone at Dowds. It reflects the commitment, professionalism and collaboration of our people, and our shared belief that investing in our teams is fundamental to delivering excellence for our clients and building a strong future together.”

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