Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Electrical Contractors in Belfast
Established in 1961, JD McGeown has evolved from a sole trader operation into one of Northern Ireland's leading electrical engineering specialists and facilities management contractors. Our family-owned business, now led by Managing Director James McGeown and Finance Director Emer Patterson, employs 90 dedicated professionals across Belfast, Derry, and Dublin offices. We deliver precision engineering solutions through Electrical Contracting, Measured Term Contracts, and fully integrated Facilities Management services, supported by 24/7 help desk operations. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through early adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) Level 2 compliance and sustainable technologies that reduce energy inefficiencies.With over six decades of experience managing projects exceeding 10 million, we provide end-to-end solutions for commercial, education, and healthcare sectors while maintaining ISO9001, ISO14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications. Our expansion into Dublin and continuous investment in staff development reflect our dedication to exceeding client expectations through legislative compliance, cost optimization, and operational excellence.
Services
Electrical Contracting
Measured Term Contract
Facilities Management
Building Information Modelling
Sustainable Technologies
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of electrical engineering expertise
- Our family-owned business maintains ISO9001, ISO14001, and OHSAS 18001 certifications
- We provide 24/7 help desk support for all projects
- Our BIM Level 2 compliance ensures modern construction methodologies
- We employ 90 trained professionals across three regional offices
Associations and certifications
- ISO9001
- ISO14001
- OHSAS 18001
- Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce
Services
Electrical Contracting
We provide comprehensive electrical contracting services covering distribution systems, lighting solutions, and communication infrastructure. Our engineers deliver full electrical installations for new builds and renovations, ensuring compliance with current regulations. Clients benefit from our extensive accreditations and dedicated support team operating year-round from Belfast headquarters.
Facilities Management
Our integrated facilities management offers planned and reactive maintenance programs supported by 24/7 monitoring. We combine energy auditing with electrical testing to optimize operational efficiency while ensuring legislative compliance. Clients receive tailored solutions that reduce ongoing costs through our dedicated help desk and experienced engineering teams.
Building Information Modelling
We implement BIM Level 2 compliant processes for collaborative project delivery. Our approach integrates 3D modeling with intelligent data management across all construction phases. This technology-driven methodology improves decision-making through visualizations and simulations, ensuring accurate project delivery and operational asset management since 2016.
Sustainable Technologies
Our sustainable technology division focuses on renewable energy solutions and carbon reduction strategies. We develop energy-efficient systems incorporating tidal, wave, and wind power technologies. With ISO14001 certification, we deliver environmental management systems that minimize energy consumption while maintaining operational effectiveness for commercial clients.
Measured Term Contract
We deliver Northern Ireland-wide measured term contracts with pre-priced schedules for electrical maintenance. Our mobile engineers handle planned and reactive tasks supported by 24/7 monitoring. This service includes distribution systems, lighting upgrades, and security infrastructure through flexible contracts tailored to client requirements.
People
James McGeown
Managing Director
Leading the family business since its founder's era, James directs strategic growth while maintaining engineering excellence across all operations.
Emer Patterson
Finance Director
Overseeing financial operations with expertise in construction sector accounting, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainable business growth.
Questions
What electrical contracting services do you offer?
We provide full electrical installations including distribution systems, lighting solutions, communication infrastructure, and security systems for commercial and public sector projects.
Are you certified for quality and environmental standards?
Yes, we maintain ISO9001 (quality), ISO14001 (environmental), and OHSAS 18001 (health & safety) certifications since 2016.
Do you provide 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, our 24/7 help desk monitors all projects and dispatches engineers for emergency maintenance requirements across Northern Ireland.
What is your BIM capability?
We operate at BIM Level 2 compliance, using 3D modeling and data integration for collaborative project delivery since 2016.
Which sectors do you work with?
We serve commercial, education, and healthcare sectors with tailored engineering solutions across Northern Ireland and Dublin.
