Graduate Opportunities at Dowds 2027 in Ballymena, Northern Ireland at J.F. & H. DOWDS LTD t/a DOWDS

Launch your career with the first Dowds Graduate Scheme, delivered over 2 years, beginning in September 2027.

Dowds is a long established, multidisciplinary engineering and construction Building Services Engineering company headquartered in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1978, our expertise spans the full lifecycle of complex-built environments from initial design and systems integration through to installation, commissioning, and handover. Across specific sectors: life science, commercial, education and healthcare.

Operating at a gold standard for best managed company and investors in people, our vision is to set the standard for excellence, driving progress, responsibility, and lasting impact. While keeping our clients and our people at the heart of what we do. 

We are seeking

As a growing, forward-thinking organisation, we are seeking ambitious, high-potential graduates from a range of backgrounds and disciplines who are ready to make an impact from day one. With dedicated programmes in Business, Building Services and Engineering, our graduate scheme offers the opportunity to work alongside industry experts on projects across the UK and Ireland. You will also benefit from high-quality training and development designed to stretch your knowledge and support your growth both professionally and personally.

Business Graduate Scheme

This programme has been developed for graduates who demonstrate a strong interest in understanding how a successful organisation operates. Encompassing strategic planning, commercial decision-making, and the management of people and culture.

And includes areas such as:

• Communications
• Finance
• People and Culture
• Purchasing
• Supply Chain

Engineering Graduate Scheme

This programme is for engineering graduates who have a strong interest in applying their technical expertise within a dynamic, multi-discipline environment. This programme will offer you exposure to mechanical and electrical projects.

Criteria

• To join our programmes, you must be studying for a relevant degree and be on course for or have achieved a grade 2.1 or above.
• Our graduate roles are based in Ballymena for Business and Engineering and London for Engineering, with travel required. You must be flexible and willing to travel and work between our sites across the UK and Northern Ireland.

Key Information

• You will be paid a competitive salary (£31,500) from day one and have access to a range of company benefits.
• Our programmes are 2 years in duration.
• All graduates have access to our mentoring scheme along with support from your line manager.
• Full training is given, along with access to a range of courses and workshops.