Steel Erector

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As a steel erector, you will create the ‘skeleton’ frameworks for construction projects of all shapes and sizes.

• Review technical plans drawn by architects and engineers.
• Plan project assembly.
• Cut and shape steel.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Install and fix steel girders, pipework and beam sections to make a steel framework.
• Use elevated work platforms and scissor lifts.
• Lay metal decking.
• Fix safety netting and edge rails.
• Lifting and guiding components into position with tower cranes.
• Lining up and levelling steelwork before bolting it in place.
• Work on-site, often at height.

While there are no formal qualifications needed, you can pursue a career through college courses, apprenticeship, or direct application to an employer. Many employers are interested in enthusiastic, willing‑to‑learn individuals who can follow instructions.

Achieving GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) in Maths and English is beneficial. You could study for a Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills or a Level 2 Award in Skills for Engineering to improve your abilities and job prospects.

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An apprenticeship with a construction company is a good way into the industry. Open to anyone over 16, you’ll be employed and expected to work a minimum of 30 hours a week, split between on‑job experience and training.

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Previous site experience is valuable; you may start as an assistant and progress with experience. Work experience can be gained at school, weekends, or holidays with a company or relative in the field.

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• Knowledge of construction.
• Logical thinking skills.
• Good level of physical fitness.
• Confidence to work at height.
• Awareness of health and safety guidelines.
• Good team‑working skills.

• Level 2 NVQ in Steel fixing.
• Level 2 Structural Steelwork Erector Apprenticeship.
• SVQ at SCQF Level 5 in Modern Methods of Construction (Cold Formed Steel Frame).
• Level 2 NVQ in Steel Fixing Occupations (Construction).
• Level 2 Apprenticeship in Construction Civil Engineering (Steel Fixing).

The expected salary varies with experience.

• Newly trained steel erectors can start at £28,000.
• Trained with experience steel erectors can earn up to £71,000 (subject to location, employer, responsibility level, overtime, and training route).
• Salaries have been collected from multiple industry sources.

• Entry level.

• Internship.

• Management and Manufacturing.

• Construction.

To become a steel erector, you could complete:

• SVQ at SCQF Level 5 in Modern Methods of Construction (Cold Formed Steel Frame).
• Level 2 NVQ in Steel fixing.
• Level 2 Structural Steelwork Erector Apprenticeship.
• Level 2 NVQ in Steel Fixing Occupations (Construction).
• Level 2 Apprenthip in Construction Civil Engineering (Steel Fixing).