News Archives - Reidsteel Structural Engineering

15 04, 2024

Agents fly in for global gathering

James Tourgout2024-04-15T16:13:08+01:00April 15th, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: Agents Day|

Agents jetted in from around the world for a special summit held by REIDsteel in Dorset.

We welcomed representatives to our Agents Day conference at the Captain’s Club Hotel in Christchurch.

The event included an overview of our business and successes in the design, manufacture and supply of structures in 140 countries worldwide as well as our exciting plans for the future growth of the business.

Presentations covered such subject matter as our capabilities, design expertise, wide range of structures, case studies, finance, compliance and the great support we offer our agents.

There were presentations, a panel discussion, an open forum for feedback and a Q&A session as well as welcome drinks, refreshments and an informal evening dinner at the Boathouse Restaurant at Christchurch Quay.

The event was a great success and an excellent way for us to update our agents and for them to meet each other.

There were plenty of positive interactions and suggestions during the day, which everyone enjoyed, followed by the evening meal.

The day was hosted by Tim Outteridge, with all members of the sales team presenting different aspects of […]

15 04, 2024

Fantastic opportunities to join our brilliant team

James Tourgout2024-04-15T11:00:38+01:00April 15th, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: careers, jobs|

We have a number of opportunities to join our brilliant team at REIDsteel. They cover a range of positions:

Quantity Surveyor
Cladding Draughtsperson
Estimating Bid Manager
Glazing Sales Estimator
Accounts Payable Assistant
Steel Erectors

We can offer a competitive remuneration package, opportunities for growth and development, and a supportive team environment.

The friendly and professional workforce at our multi-award-winning business design, manufacture and erect award-winning structures worldwide.

We have a ‘one team’ ethos where every person is valued and encouraged to fulfil their potential. Our company is led by a progressive and diverse senior team.

We are a Dorset Chamber platinum business partner, a member of the Jobs Foundation and a member and strong voice within the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA). We were the first steelwork contractor to sign the UK Steel Charter.

Our recent award successes have included Global Business of the Year at the 2023 Dorset Business Awards and the prestigious Structural Steel Design Awards for a super-hangar at Biggin Hill Airport. We also have four Queen’s Awards for international trade.

Email hr@reidsteel.co.uk for the job […]

10 04, 2024

On the ball with AFC Bournemouth

James Tourgout2024-04-11T10:57:04+01:00April 10th, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: AFC Bournemouth, Premier League Kicks|

AFC Bournemouth were pleased to deliver a unique Premier League Kicks session with REIDsteel in Christchurch.

French midfielder Romain Faivre, picture far right in the photograph, and assistant first team coach Steve Fletcher took part in the session and spent time with youngsters participating.

Our operations director Donna Campo and buyer Naomi Bodman watched the action unfold at Mudeford Wood Community Centre.

The Premier League Kicks project with AFC Bournemouth offers free football and additional opportunities to more than 1,000 young people locally every year.

Donna told afcbTV: “It’s really important for us to give back.

“We’ve been at our home in Christchurch for over 50 years and, although we export all around the world, our base is still really important to us.

“We have employees that live locally and others that have grown up here so it’s really important that we do something in this area. We’re really proud to play our part in the success of the sessions.”

Naomi added: “It’s really great that we are able to put these sessions on specifically in the Christchurch area, and provide that […]

13 03, 2024

Join us at careers and apprenticeship fair

James Tourgout2024-03-13T12:54:33+00:00March 13th, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: apprentices, careers, Careers and Apprenticeship Show, jobs|

Visit our stand at the Careers and Apprenticeship Show at Bournemouth International Centre on Thursday March 14. Our friendly team will be on hand be able to tell you about the exciting jobs and career opportunities on offer across a wide range of departments at REIDsteel - including trainee, apprentice and graduate roles in design, fabrication, project management, construction and more.

Visit our stand at the Careers and Apprenticeship Show at Bournemouth International Centre on Thursday March 14.

Our friendly team will be on hand be able to tell you about the exciting jobs and career opportunities on offer across a wide range of departments at REIDsteel – including trainee, apprentice and graduate roles in design, fabrication, project management, construction and more.

We will be among nearly 100 employers at the CAS 2024 event, which is set to attract more than 3,000 young people and 1,600 adults, parents, teachers, carers and guardians.

The day runs from 9am to 3pm before the evening session start at 4pm and runs until 7pm.

We’re looking forward to a great day telling young people about the […]

13 03, 2024

Simon has the answers on Any Questions

James Tourgout2024-04-11T10:57:18+01:00March 13th, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: Any Questions, Simon Boyd|

Our managing director Simon Boyd was on the panel for the latest broadcast of the BBC’s Any Questions programme on Radio 4.

He joined Financial Secretary to the Treasury Nigel Huddleston MP, the Shadow Minister for Industry and Decarbonisation Sarah Jones MP and the Financial Times columnist and economist Soumaya Keynes for the political show.

They took questions on subjects including the Budget, International Women’s Day, Gaza and the general election during the live broadcast from the Mowlem Theatre in Swanage, hosted by BBC political correspondent Alex Forsyth.

It was Simon’s second time on the show after an appearance in 2017.

Alex Forsyth is pictured seated with, from left, Nigel Huddleston, Sarah Jones, Simon Boyd and Soumaya Keynes.

7 03, 2024

We are hiring!

James Tourgout2024-03-07T11:02:45+00:00March 7th, 2024|Categories: News|

Hiring now – We have exciting opportunities in our team with vacancies in a variety of roles within our multi-award-winning business.

You will join our friendly and professional workforce in the design, manufacture and construction of award-winning structures worldwide.

These positions are:

Project manager
Estimating bid manager
Steel erector
Steel detailer
CNC operator

The estimating bid manager role involves preparing sales estimates, proposals and bids for design and build and pre-design projects. You will:

Work collaboratively with the wider team to generate competitive bids
Work closely with customers, business development and project managers to see bids through to fruition

Previous experience of estimating in steel and/or cladding sectors is essential. Applications would also be welcomed from graduates with a relevant design, technical or QS degree, looking to begin a […]

29 01, 2024

Calls for action as steelwork sector launches industry ‘manifesto’

James Tourgout2024-01-29T09:27:26+00:00January 29th, 2024|Categories: News|

REIDsteel managing director Simon Boyd has called for greater financial backing for the structural steel sector at a manifesto launch at Parliament.

Simon demanded government deal with the difficulties businesses face in seeking access to finance at the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) event in London.

The BCSA, which is the trade body for UK and Irish steelwork contractors and its wider supply chain, held the summit at the House of Lords to set out five key measures vital to sustain and promote its members and the industry.

The UK constructional steelwork sector is worth approximately £1.6 billion per year and employs around 60,000 people.

Simon was among the speakers urging politicians to take action.

He said: “The focus of government over financial institutions and big businesses needs to be adjusted to see the potential for UK plc through the many SMEs who provide most of the employment in this country.

“We need government to facilitate access to finance so that we can vastly improve our productivity and the pay packet of our people.

“This could be done by government making regulatory changes to the banking world or by giving the […]

9 01, 2024

REIDsteel named among top companies

James Tourgout2024-01-09T11:38:19+00:00January 9th, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: Solent 250|

John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd has been recognised as one the top performing businesses in the South of England.

We’ve been named in the prestigious Solent 250 listing of privately-owned, independent businesses with the highest turnover in the region.

The Business Magazine has complied the annual table with sponsorship from HSBC UK, CMA Recruitment Group, property experts Vail Williams, law firm BDB Pitmans, Evelyn Partners and the University of Southampton Business School.

Our inclusion once again is testament to talents and commitment of all at REIDsteel who work so hard under our ‘one team’ ethos to make the business the success it is.

Merlin Entertainments topped the Solent 250 this year followed by Utilita, Hendy Group, Lush Cosmetics and Arqiva.

Cumulatively, the companies in the Solent 250 have an annual turnover of £21.2 billion. Together they employ 130,000 people.

The […]

15 12, 2023

Simon back on board

James Tourgout2024-01-09T11:31:48+00:00December 15th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: Dorset Chamber|

Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling welcomes REIDsteel managing director Simon Boyd

REIDsteel managing director Simon Boyd has been re-elected as a non-executive director of Dorset Chamber.

Simon was voted back onto the board at the chamber’s 2023 annual meeting.

Simon, pictured with Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling, first joined the board in March 2019 and acts on a voluntary basis as a non-executive director alongside his role as REIDsteel managing director and his many other commitments.

REIDsteel is also a Platinum Business Partner of the chamber, which is Dorset’s leading business support organisation and the county’s voice of business.

REIDsteel has the community at its heart and is proud to support its local chamber and help it drive forward the economy. The chamber’s mission statement is ‘enabling better lives through business’ – a value also reflected in our membership of the Jobs Foundation and its ethos that ‘business is a force for good’.

Dorset is one of the leading chambers in the south west of England and the only one in the county accredited to the British Chambers of Commerce.

It has led […]

13 12, 2023

Achieving Gold Standard

James Tourgout2023-12-13T09:42:28+00:00December 13th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: BCSA, gold standard|

We're proud to have gained a gold award in the British Constructional Steelwork Association's (BCSA) Steel Construction Sustainability Charter.

We’re proud to have gained a gold award in the British Constructional Steelwork Association’s (BCSA) Steel Construction Sustainability Charter.

The charter is about advancing steel as a sustainable form of construction, regarding social progress, environmental responsibility and carbon reduction.

Gaining the new gold accreditation involved a great deal of work, including the creation of new policies, record-keeping of carbon data and consideration of our overall environmental performance.

We also looked at future milestones to work towards for electricity, water, waste and travel.

Being aware of, and finding ways of reducing, our carbon footprint is not only good for the environment but will also become an important part of some client requirements when bidding for jobs.

Plans for our new cutting-edge manufacturing facility, staff welfare centre and offices at our headquarters in Christchurch, Dorset, also have sustainability built into them to help hit our net zero targets.

The manufacturing facility will feature rooftop solar PV panels which will be able to generate enough electricity at peak times to power the […]

10 07, 2023

REIDsteel among firms coming together to show business is force for good

James Tourgout2023-07-10T15:13:05+01:00July 10th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: Jobs Foundation|

John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Ltd has thrown its weight behind a gamechanging new initiative to combat poverty and boost employment and social mobility.

The Dorset firm – known as REIDsteel – has become one of the first members of the Jobs Foundation, which is uniting industry leaders and entrepreneurs nationwide.

Managing director Simon Boyd has become a trustee of the independent charity. Quality, Health, Safety and Environment manager Jo White features on the foundation’s website and in its launch video.

Businesses are the most effective creator of jobs and social mobility, according to the foundation.

It will help firms to learn from each other to do even more in their local communities to relieve poverty and unemployment.

The foundation is headed by an advisory council of business leaders from a range of sectors, locations and sizes, all uniting behind the message that a successful society requires successful businesses.

Simon Boyd, managing director at 130-strong REIDsteel, said: “Business is a force for good.

“It makes an incredibly positive contribution to our society. Business provides jobs, drives the economy and funds our country’s vital public services through its taxes […]

31 05, 2023

Landmark agreement in REIDsteel redevelopment plans

James Tourgout2023-05-31T16:51:01+01:00May 31st, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: Peeks, redevelopment|

British manufacturer John Reid & Sons (Strucsteel) Limited is today celebrating a major milestone in redevelopment plans for its site in Dorset.

The company – known as REIDsteel – has acquired a 2.2-acre plot immediately next to its existing headquarters in Christchurch.

Purchase of site, which was formerly occupied by Peeks Party Store and Monkey Madness soft play centre, will allow REIDsteel to move forward with plans to invest in a state-of-the-art manufacturing complex, new offices and staff facilities.

The redevelopment over a total of 6.4 acres will allow REIDsteel to considerably enhance its productivity and capabilities in the design, engineering, manufacture and supply of steel structures across the UK, Europe and the world.

It will provide a major boost for the local economy and supply chain as well as UK plc.

REIDsteel managing director Simon Boyd signed the deal with Nick Peek in Christchurch.

Simon said: “This is a major milestone in our redevelopment plans for the company.

“It is great news and represents major investment in our business, the local economy, the Christchurch community, and the county of Dorset.

“It will regenerate a vacant brownfield site in a key location […]

31 05, 2023

Students get to grips with work experience

James Tourgout2023-05-31T18:43:21+01:00May 31st, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: welding, work experience|

Work experience students Edward and Ricardo gained valuable hands-on experience at REIDsteel – quite literally!

They got to grips with welding when they fabricated their own steel sections during a week spent with us.

The year 10 duo – from Twynham and The Grange schools in Christchurch – were the latest students to join us on placement.

They both expressed an interest in fabrication and spent the majority of their week in that area of the business.

The pictures show Edward and Ricardo above marking out sheet metal and trying their hand at welding as well as their finished work, below.

They were also given an overview of the other areas of the business as part of a bespoke placement programme to get a sense of the broad range of opportunities that we offer here.

We were really proud to be able to offer a meaningful, practical placement where Edward and Ricardo were able to try their hand at welding, following the appropriate risk assessments.

When asked if they had enjoyed themselves it was a resounding ‘yes’ from both of them. […]

24 05, 2023

Premier League Kicks is a winner with REIDsteel

James Tourgout2023-05-24T16:53:48+01:00May 24th, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: AFC Bournemouth, Premier League Kicks|

AFC Bournemouth duo Antoine Semenyo and Steve Fletcher were the star attractions at a special session of REIDsteel-sponsored Premier League Kicks in Christchurch.

Striker Semenyo and Cherries legend and first team coach Fletcher took part in the event at Mudeford Wood Community Centre.

The pair also conducted an enlightening question-and-answer session when Semenyo was asked about his maiden Premier League goal which came against Leeds.

Premier League Kicks offers free football and additional opportunities to more than 1,000 young people locally every year.

Sessions take place at Mudeford Wood Community Centre between 4pm and 5pm on Wednesdays for ages 8-10 and between 5pm and 6pm for ages 11-14. There is no pre-registration required as they all operate on a turn-up and play basis. Some 59 children have taken part since last October.

Donna Campo, operations director at REIDsteel, headed down to watch the session with colleagues Lisa Cherett, Lee Stevens and Peter Reid.

Donna said: “We have sponsored this campaign for the past season and a half, and we became involved because community is really at the heart of what we believe.

“Our factory has […]