Design Manager - Electrical Ballymena at Dowds

Ballymena, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Electrical Design Management, Technical Governance, Value Engineering, MEP Coordination, BIM Integration, Procurement, Design Review, Electrical Building Services, Project Management, Technical Submittals

Industry

Construction

Description

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

Responsibilities

Lead electrical design delivery and technical governance across multiple projects and bid activities. Manage electrical design scope, consultant performance, and coordination with mechanical and BIM disciplines.