Steel Erecting Supervisor

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Steel Erecting Supervisor with a proven background in power station and heavy industrial environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising steel erection and associated works, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality installation of structural steel and pipework supports in line with project requirements, engineering specifications, and health & safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Supervise and coordinate site teams involved in structural steel erection and heavy industrial pipework support installations.

* Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

* Review and interpret drawings, RAMS, and technical specifications to plan daily activities.

* Liaise with project engineers, planners, and subcontractors to align steel erection with overall construction programme.

* Ensure lifting operations and erection sequences comply with safe working practices, LOLER, PUWER, and industry regulations.

* Monitor and record progress, labour hours, and material usage for reporting to site management.

* Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and ensure workforce compliance with permit-to-work systems.

* Oversee installation tolerances, bolting, welding, and final alignments, ensuring compliance with QA/QC requirements.

* Coordinate with pipework and mechanical teams to manage interface works in congested industrial environments.

* Identify and escalate risks, delays, or technical issues to the Construction Manager.

* Mentor and support junior supervisors and operatives to maintain high standards of workmanship and safety.

Essential Requirements

* Proven experience as a Supervisor in steel erection within power stations, refineries, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments.

* Strong understanding of structural steelwork, pipework supports, lifting operations, and mechanical interfaces.

* Valid CSCS / CCNSG Safety Passport.

* SSSTS / SMSTS qualification (Site Supervisor/Manager Safety Training Scheme).

* Experience managing teams of steel erectors, riggers, and welders.

* Excellent knowledge of health & safety legislation and safe systems of work.

* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and erection plans.

* Strong communication and leadership skills.

Desirable Qualifications

* NVQ Level 3/4 in Steel Erection or Supervisory qualification.

* CPCS or NPORS Appointed Person / Lift Supervisor certification.

* Experience working on new build power generation projects or large industrial shutdowns.

* First Aid at Work certification.

Package

* Competitive rate / salary (DOE)

* [Overtime / Travel / Lodging allowance, if applicable]

* Opportunity to work on major energy and infrastructure projects