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 October 7, 2025
Role Overview To support growth and professional development, we are looking for an additional cladding draughtsperson to join our busy Drawing Office. As a key member of our internal project team, you will be responsible for detailing the roof and wall cladding and associated items for our steel structures. Your drawings will be used in the manufacture of sheet metal items and installation of cladding, flashings, gutters and trims on site. Main Duties and Responsibilities Preparing cladding layout drawings and flashing and gutter details. Liaising with in-house designers, steelwork draughtsperson, bid managers and construction team as well as attending external design team meetings with architects, engineers and clients. Liaising with Works Manager and factory team regarding drawing issues and queries. Assisting with site surveys when required. Creating flashing, gutter and fabrication drawings. Preparing lists for manufacturing, purchase and despatch. Issuing and monitoring Requests for Information (RFIs) with clients, and responding to site queries. Creating detailed parts and fixings inventories of all cladding elements. Attending launch and project meetings. Advising project managers of any extras or variations as the project progresses. Key Skills Previous cladding experience in a similar industry. AutoCAD or similar 2D software. Attention to detail. Organised and methodical. Mathematically capable – applying trigonometry and checking calculations. Good communicator – working well within an internal/external project team and obtaining the information you need. Commercial awareness – to understand the potential implication of project changes and variations. 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
By Gary Christian October 7, 2025
Role Overview *Contract, temp to perm and permanent applicants considered * To support a strong order book of interesting projects, we need an additional project manager to manage project(s) from start to finish in a professional and highly organised manner. You will ensure that customer projects are delivered safely, on time, to specification and on budget. You will create and build strong working relationships and be able to manage multiple demands at a time. You will promote our values and ensure good communication which is vital. Main Duties and Responsibilities Provide early engagement in bid process. Work closely with bid management and heads of discipline to determine project programme, budget and knowledge of specification as part of contract negotiations. Develop, manage and communicate project programme to ensure project delivery is achieved. Fully understand the project requirements/scope of works/specifications and contract conditions. Work closely with relevant internal project team and external stakeholders to ensure the effective and efficient progress of the project(s). Identify the extent of Design Development on a project and, once that has been completed, notify the customer and internal project team of same. Manage variations and requests for information. Manage CDM and the project risk register, ensuring that risks are mitigated, and opportunities are realised. Maintain project budget; maintain actual and forecast costs to completion. Manage customer cash applications and customer invoicing processes (in conjunction with Commercial). Provide transparency to the management team, as appropriate, through regular, concise and accurate project reporting. Oversee procurement for the project to ensure adherence to specification, programme and budget. Oversee the day to day operational aspects of the project(s) and be the prime contact within the team, manage issues as they arise. Produce, communicate and maintain project documentation as determined by Contracts discipline procedures. Attend regular contracts coordination meetings, project meetings and client meetings as required. Ensure thoroughness of record keeping, document control and communication of same. Key Skills Proactive Organised Good communicator Attention to detail The above list is not exhaustive, but it covers the main duties of the Business Project Manager. 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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