BIM Coordinator Ballymena

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

Dowds Group is seeking a BIM Coordinator to support the successful delivery of building services projects through high-quality digital coordination and modelling.

This role is responsible for producing coordinated, installable designs across mechanical, electrical, and public health services, ensuring compliance with project specifications, BIM standards, and programme requirements.

You will work closely with project and design teams to develop coordinated models that support efficient offsite manufacturing and installation on projects typically ranging from £2m–£50m across sectors such as commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, and energy.

What you'll be responsible for

• Coordinate MEP services using industry-standard BIM tools to produce accurate and installable designs
• Develop installation and fabrication drawings in line with project specifications and BIM execution plans
• Deliver coordinated models for major services routes, risers, and plantrooms
• Ensure all modelling reflects procured equipment data to support material take-offs and prefabrication
• Apply BIM best practices and quality checking procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Interpret consultant design information to produce coordinated, buildable solutions
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment across all project stages
• Maintain compliance with CDM regulations, company processes, and relevant industry standards
• Support programme delivery by managing priorities and meeting project deadlines

What we are looking for

Essential

• ONC (or equivalent) in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
• Previous experience in a BIM Coordination or similar role within building services
• Strong working knowledge of BIM software including Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and Navisworks
• Experience coordinating mechanical, electrical, and public health services
• Understanding of coordination principles for plantrooms, risers, and distribution routes
• Ability to interpret technical design and project specifications to produce coordinated outputs
• Understanding of CDM Regulations 2015 and their application within design coordination
• Awareness of access, maintenance, and buildability considerations

Desirable

• Awareness of offsite manufacturing / DfMA approaches
• Broader understanding of how coordination impacts system performance (e.g., resistances, plant duties)
• Ability to add value through continuous improvement of BIM processes

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