Design Manager - Electrical Ballymena

We are seeking

Dowds are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Manager to lead electrical design delivery and technical governance across multiple projects and bid activities.

You will play a key role in shaping high-quality, buildable electrical design solutions across work winning, preconstruction, and live project environments.

What you'll be responsible for

• Provide leadership across electrical design and technical governance

• Support the delivery of the Design Management strategy across the business

• Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards and processes

• Lead electrical design reviews of bids, identifying risks and opportunities

• Support development of best-value technical solutions and value engineering options

• Work closely with estimating teams to strengthen bid competitiveness

• Develop electrical design strategies aligned to client requirements

• Act as electrical technical authority across allocated projects

• Lead and chair design review meetings with MEP consultants

• Manage electrical design scope, deliverables, and consultant performance

• Ensure coordination with mechanical and BIM disciplines

• Review technical submittals, calculations, and key design outputs

• Verify installation against design intent and resolve technical issues

• Contribute to procurement decisions for major electrical packages

• Support BIM integration and coordinated delivery

What we are looking for

Essential

• Proven experience in electrical building services design within MEP/construction

• Strong track record in design management on complex projects

• Experience working with consultants and multidisciplinary teams

• Strong knowledge of design coordination, value engineering, and procurement

• Ability to lead design reviews and influence key decisions

Desirable

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• Chartered or working towards (IET / CIBSE or equivalent)

• Experience across sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, or commercial

• Exposure to BIM and digital construction tools

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