Steel Fixer

Joseph Gallagher Limited; North East (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Gallagher Limited seeks experienced Steel Fixers to join a major long-term civil engineering project. You will install and position reinforcement steel in line with project specifications, ensuring safety and precision on site.

As part of a skilled civils team, you will read reinforcement drawings, cut, bend, and fix steel, and coordinate with site engineers. A CSCS card is essential; travel may be required for this long-term on-site assignment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret reinforcement drawings and specifications.
• Experience with reinforcing steel installation and construction methods.
• Strong focus on safety and workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret reinforcement drawings and specifications.
• Cut, bend, position and fix reinforcing steel and related materials.
• Install reinforcement for concrete structures and foundations.
• Ensure reinforcement is secured prior to concrete placement.
• Coordinate with site supervisors, engineers and other trades.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety and workmanship.
• Comply with site health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Support general construction activities as required.

Skills

Reading drawings

Reinforcement installation

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Job description

Contract: PAYE

Duration: Long-term Project

Salary: Competitive salary package, with additional travel and accommodation benefits available to eligible employees.

About The Role

We are seeking experienced Steel Fixers to join a major long-term construction project. Working as part of a skilled civils and construction team, you will be responsible for the installation and positioning of reinforcement steel in accordance with project specifications, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret reinforcement drawings and specifications.
• Cut, bend, position and fix reinforcing steel and associated materials.
• Install reinforcement for concrete structures, foundations and infrastructure works.
• Ensure reinforcement is positioned and secured correctly prior to concrete placement.
• Work closely with site supervisors, engineers and other trades to deliver project requirements.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety and workmanship.
• Comply with all site health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Support general construction activities as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Steel Fixer on construction, infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and reinforcement schedules.
• Strong understanding of reinforced concrete construction methods.
• Good knowledge of site health and safety requirements.
• CSCS Card (essential).
• Additional industry qualifications and certifications are advantageous.
• Reliable, motivated and able to work effectively within a team environment.

We are one of the UK's leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractors, offering a wide range of construction and specialist services.