Senior Steel Erection Supervisor

Aecon; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon is seeking an experienced Steel Erector Supervisor to lead daily steel erection activities on international projects. The role requires coordinating crews, equipment, and materials to deliver safe, compliant work in line with drawings and erection plans.

You will work with civil and structural teams on complex projects, ensuring safety procedures, quality standards, and productivity targets are met while mentoring crew members and promoting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in structural steel erection.
• Trade qualification in steel erection or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and erection drawings.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate steel erection crews, assigning daily work in line with erection sequences and project priorities.
• Interpret approved drawings and communicate requirements to the crew.
• Coordinate delivery, storage and availability of steel members and tools.
• Ensure necessary approvals, permits and competent personnel are in place before work begins.
• Lead toolbox talks and reinforce site safety requirements.
• Monitor progress, report delays and manage resources.
• Coordinate with survey and quality teams to verify tolerances and inspection points.
• Provide coaching to crew for safe workmanship.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety management

Read drawings

Daily planning

Education

Steel erection trade qualification

Tools

AWS installation procedures

CWB standards

Crane coordination

Job description

Aecon is seeking an experienced Steel Erector Supervisor to lead daily steel erection activities on international projects. The role requires coordinating crews, equipment, and materials to deliver safe, compliant work in line with drawings and erection plans.

You will work with civil and structural teams on complex projects, ensuring safety procedures, quality standards, and productivity targets are met while mentoring crew members and promoting continuous improvement.