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