Company Severfield Commercial & Industrial Limited Location name Nationwide Contract Type Permanent Career Level B Contract weekly hours 48 Hours per Week Posting End Date 23 Jul 2026 Job number SUKIE00354
Vacancy Summary
This role can be based at any of our construction sites across the UK, including our satellite sites, providing flexibility to suit business needs
We welcome applications from complete steel erection gangs (1 x Foreman, 2 x Erectors, 1 x Trainee), with crews able to travel together in a shared van to site.
At Severfield, we’re creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Steel Erector to join our Commercial & Industrial Construction Division. Positions are Site-based and will travel around from project to project. This could be in the UK or overseas.
Our competitive advantage is our people, and we’re always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together!
Our Commercial & Industrial division designs, fabricates and constructs structural steelwork for a variety of different sectors including commercial offices, stadia & leisure, industrial & distribution, data centres, retail and health and education.
The division has manufacturing sites in three locations: Dalton, Lostock, and Enniskillen. Each has full-service capabilities and modern manufacturing processes enabling us to provide a high-quality product to a variety of different sectors. Each of our sites has its own strong reputation in the market and between them cover a wider geographical area, including Europe. They continue to set the bar high in their highly complex market!
We’re looking for experienced Steel Erectors to join our team, working on projects across the UK.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for erecting steel structures in line with RAMS method statements, as directed by the Foreman. You’ll also follow risk assessments, lift plans, permits, and company procedures to maintain the highest standards of safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Erect steel as directed by the Foreman.
- Follow and implement relevant company procedures on-site.
- Check all electrical equipment before use and complete relevant check sheets.
- Adhere to site working hours, shift patterns, and break times.
- Carry out only tasks for which you are appropriately trained.
- Work as part of a team, maintaining squad morale, productivity, and professionalism.
- Check all plant equipment and PPE before use, ensuring it is fit for purpose and documented correctly. Report any damage immediately to the Foreman or site management.
- Collaborate with your squad to overcome work challenges and meet project deadlines.
To be successful in this role:
- Previous experience as a Steel Erector
- Valid CSCS Card
- NVQ Level 2 or 3
- Comfortable working at heights
- Strong health and safety awareness
- A team player with a positive attitude and a focus on squad morale and productivity
What We Offer
At Severfield, we’re all about doing the right thing, so as you’d expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.
We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.
We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
We look forward to receiving your application!
About Us
Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK’s highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK’s largest, most complex projects.
Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.
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Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.
Looking after our employees means both their physical and mental wellbeing. We’re proud to offer a range of benefits including:
25 days holiday
Minimum 7% employer pension contributions
