Easter Office Closure
Our office is closed on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd April for the Easter break. Happy Easter from everyone at Killowen Contracts!
Construction of the new Glenvale Convent in Newry has begun
Killowen Contracts has begun the construction of the new Glenvale Convent in Newry, Co. Down, home to a community of Sisters of St Clare. Our scope of work encompasses the partial demolition of the current convent, refurbishment of the existing church and retained spaces, as well as a new building extension and ancillary works. Our…
New £1.3m Healthcare Project procured through Pagabo Framework
Killowen Contracts have recently been awarded a £1.3m contract with BHSCT to refurbish Chestnut Grove Care Home on the Somerton Road in Belfast. The project was procured using a competitive tender through our Pagabo Framework – a quick and easy UK compliant procurement route for both public and private sector clients. Director Andrew Knapton said:…
Showcasing the new RCD Ladies Clubhouse to the CEF
Our team recently had the opportunity to host members of the Construction Employers Federation (CEF) at the Royal County Down Golf Club, showcasing the new Ladies Clubhouse that Killowen Contracts is currently building. This is an exciting project for us to be delivering at the renowned Golf Club and it further enhances our leisure project…
Start your Career in Construction – Visit us at the Careers Fair on 21 January
The Killowen Contracts team is excited to participate in the Careers Fair at Newry Leisure Centre on Tuesday 21st January, from 9am – 3pm. We’re looking forward to connecting with fifth-year students who are contemplating a career in construction. Come along and chat with us if you wish to: 👷 Discover more about working in…
Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2025
The Killowen Contracts team would like to wish all our clients and suppliers a very Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for a peaceful and prosperous New Year. This year, we are supporting three local charities – Southern Area Hospice (Light Up a Life Campaign), St Vincent de Paul and Life & Time, by making a…
C.S. Lewis Reading Room Makeover at Queen’s McClay Library
The Killowen Contracts team has proudly completed the fit-out of the CS Lewis Reading Room at the university’s McClay Library, a project awarded as part of our current Maintenance & Minor Works contract with Queens. The project featured handcrafted shelving by specialist joinery firm Hillside Interiors and frameless glazed screens by Space NI. The room…
Enhanced state of the art Headquarters for Clearhill in Banbridge
The Killowen Contracts team this month completed the significant expansion of existing facilities for Clearhill to provide new state-of-the-art headquarters in Banbridge. Works included a new open plan office space, workshop for preparing and refurbishing products, staff bathroom facilities including shower room, meeting spaces, fully equipped canteen, kitchen and social area and a passenger lift…
Proud sponsors of Southern Area Hospice Services ‘Light Up a Life’ Appeal
The Killowen Contracts team is proud to support Southern Area Hospice Services ‘Light Up a Life’ Appeal for another year. This initiative combines remembrance with purpose, allowing participants to dedicate a light to loved ones while supporting essential healthcare services. Each virtual light represents both a precious memory and a contribution to our local healthcare…
Exciting opportunity to join our team: Buyer
We are recruiting for an experienced and proactive Buyer to join our team as we continue to be successful in winning exciting new contracts across N.Ireland. The ideal candidate will have a Quantity Surveying background and at least 5 years’ experience in a similar procurement role in the construction industry. This is a full-time, permanent…