REIDsteel

Employment Opportunities

Our current vacancies are listed here, however we are often recruiting for the following roles to support our ongoing growth;


Estimators, Bid Managers, Structural Engineers, Steelwork Detailers, Cladding Detailers, Glazing Detailers, Fabricator Welders, Steel Erectors, Site Supervisors, Site Managers and Project Managers

We are also committed to investing in the development of trainees, apprentices, and graduates across the business as well as offering meaningful work experience placements. 


If any of these roles are of interest to you, please email HR@reidsteel.co.uk to talk to us about joining REIDsteel for a rewarding and fulfilling career.


Company Overview

We design, manufacture and construct high quality steel structures including industrial buildings, aircraft hangars and their electro-mechanical doors, warehouses, grandstands, multi-storey buildings, car parks, bridges and defence equipment. Additionally, cladding and envelope systems, roller shutter doors, glazing and curtain walling are all brought into the package.

 

We work on projects around the UK and across the world, having exported to over 140 countries in the Company’s history of over 100 years.

By Gary Christian July 16, 2025
Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to support our Managing Director in his day to day operations, change projects and continuous improvement across the business, as well as providing administrative support to HR. Main Duties and Responsibilities Complying with all relevant Company Health, Safety and Environmental policies. Promoting the Company’s core values. Diary management. Coordinating personal appointments. Liaising with Heads of Discipline to coordinate meetings and follow up on actions. Supporting MD in meeting preparations and follow up of own action points. Typing letters and memos. Drafting letters following a verbal brief from the MD. Taking minutes at senior management and board meetings. Administering MD mileage and expenses claims. Supporting Human Resources with administration tasks as required e.g. coordinating training courses, document control. Key Skills Discretion and confidentiality Flexibility Excellent communication at all levels Self motivation Attention to detail Positive attitude The above list is not exhaustive, but it covers the main duties of the Personal Assistant to the Managi.ng Director. There may be other duties, not mentioned here, which become part of the job. Please apply to hr@reidsteel.co.uk Return to Employment Opportunities
By Gary Christian January 10, 2025
Role Overview * experienced and trainee roles available * We are looking to grow our site team and have great opportunities for both experienced steel erectors / cladding installers and trainees. As a key member of the site team you will construct steel structures from large aircraft hangars to grandstands and highway bridges with all their steel components and associated roof and wall cladding. You will have the opportunity to work on prestigious construction projects in the UK and potentially overseas. Main Duties and Responsibilities Comply with all relevant Company Health, Safety and Environmental policies. Work in accordance with Company core values. Ensure that all work carried out is done safely in accordance with the Company’s policies and appropriate Method Statements/Risk Assessments. Possess the ability to read and understand drawings and follow safe working practices in the preassembly and erection of structural steelwork at low and high levels. Sling loads, signal and work with cranes. Carry out crane supervisor duties in accordance with training. Working at height and operating high level access equipment e.g. Mobile Operating Platforms (MEWP’s). Erect steelwork. Operate site plant and equipment. Fit prefabricated sheet metal (flashings and trims) and structural decking. Install roof, vertical and horizontal cladding systems. Key Skills A full UK driving licence. A valid CSCS Steel Erector and / or Cladder card resulting from NVQ (preferably L3) assessment. A valid CPCS Slinger / signaller card. A valid CPCS Plant Operator card or IPAF for MEWPS Operator card. Be willing to work away from home in the UK and overseas; this is a key part of the role. The Company will support trainees in gaining the industry qualifications.  Skills Team player Hard working Positive attitude Attention to detail The above list is not exhaustive but it covers the main duties of the role. There may be other duties, not mentioned here, which become part of the job. Please apply to hr@reidsteel.co.uk Return to Employment Opportunities
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By Gary Christian November 13, 2024
Role Overview This is a great opportunity for an established Structural Engineer to join our expanding Design team. You will ideally have 5 years’ post graduate experience and be a Chartered Member of the IStructE or working towards chartership. As Structural Engineer, you will be expected to assist bid management in the preparation of offers; the Drawing Office in the detailing of the building elements; site management in the safe methods of building; and the end clients with a view to meeting the provisions of our contract and encouraging them to come back to us. This is a demanding, hands-on structural engineering position. We are a well-established company and have a large export market, so the ability to use a variety of codes and design criteria is important. Main Duties and Responsibilities Complying with all relevant Company Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental policies. Conceptual design – working in partnership with the sales team. Analysis design – using linear element or finite element software. Detail design – of all connections, bolts and welds. Preparing design calculations for draughtspeople and building control. Taking a leading role in preparing the CDM risk register for each building. Assisting with the preparation of safe erection methods. Attending meetings, both internal and client facing, as required. Optimising designs to produce structures that are safe, easy to draw, manufacture, ship and erect as well as being cost effective. Assisting with the preparation of operation and maintenance manuals for the client. Key Skills MIStructE or working towards chartership. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to meet specification, budget and programme as well as resolve any challenges that arise. CAD software. In depth knowledge of structural analysis concepts. Seismic design experience. Linear element or finite element analysis experience. Surveying experience. The above list is not exhaustive but it covers the main duties of the role. There may be other duties, not mentioned here, which become part of the job. Please apply to hr@reidsteel.co.uk Return to Employment Opportunities
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By Gary Christian April 29, 2024
As a Site Manager you will work within our contracts discipline, reporting to our Contracts Director and liaising with the wider project team to manage the construction and delivery of your assigned projects. You will be expected to approach your work in a flexible manner which will involve travel and working away from home on a regular basis.

Current Vacancies

Plus  hurricane & seismic resilient buildings, stadia & grandstands, HVM gates, hospitals, housing, defence structures, car parks . . .


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