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FM Administrator

On-site in Ballymena·Full-time·Added 10 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Dowds Group

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Ballymena

    No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

  • 41 days holiday

    Per the ad, which doesn’t say whether bank holidays are on top.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within FM, construction, engineering, or a service‑based environment
  • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
  • Confidence handling financial data such as invoices, costs, and trackers
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a deadline‑driven environment
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Nice to have

  • Experience working within a Facilities Management or contract‑led business
  • Familiarity with work order systems or CAFM platforms
  • Basic understanding of commercial or contract administration
  • Experience supporting multiple stakeholders across operational teams

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 41 Days Holiday
  • Early Finish Fridays
  • Private Medical
  • Bonus
  • Wellbeing Initiatives 
  • Pension
  • Plus, many more

The role

What you'll do

  • Provide day‑to‑day administrative support across FM contracts
  • Assist with job logging, work order management, and contract records
  • Support Project Managers with forecasting, budget tracking, and cost control information
  • Collate and check supplier invoices, timesheets, and back‑up documentation
  • Support invoice preparation and validation prior to client submission
  • Maintain accurate contract, variation, and change control records
  • Produce basic reports, dashboards, and KPI information for review
  • Manage documentation related to compliance, certifications, and audits
  • Act as an administrative point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
  • Maintain filing systems, trackers, and shared drives to ensure data accuracy and accessibility

We are seeking

Dowds Group is seeking an organised and proactive Facilities Management (FM) Administrator to support the effective delivery of our FM contracts across Northern Ireland. This role plays a key part in ensuring strong administrative, financial, and operational support to Project Managers and the wider FM team.

The successful candidate will be detail‑driven, commercially aware, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, contract‑based environment.

What you’ll be responsible for 

About Dowds Group

Industry
Engineering

In their own words

About the company & team

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.  

Additional information

Dowds is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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