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Role Overview We are currently recruiting for an experienced Steelwork Detailer to join our busy Drawing Office, based in Christchurch, Dorset. As a key member of the project team, you will be working on a wide range of projects with varying steel structures for both our UK and overseas markets. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar structural steel role and be able to effectively manage their workload; problem solve, work collaboratively, and meet deadlines. Our progression band system will support your growth and development and help you to fulfil your potential. Main Duties and Responsibilities Complying with all relevant Company Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies. 3D modelling and detailing of steel framed buildings, structures & associated items using Tekla 3D detailing software. Creating fabrication drawings, including editing, to enable accurate steelwork manufacture. Liaising with house designers, cladding draughtsperson, bid managers and construction team as well as participating in external design team meetings with architects, engineers and clients. Liaising with Works Manager, Production Manager and factory team regarding drawing issues and queries. Preparing lists for manufacturing, purchase and despatch. Assisting with site surveys when required. Issuing and monitoring Requests for Information (RFIs) and responding to site queries. Preparing drawing registers and issuing arrangement drawings and parts and fixing lists. Attending launch and project meetings. Advising project managers of any extras or variations as the project progresses. Key Skills Previous Tekla steelwork detailing experience in a similar industry. Some cladding experience would be useful but not essential. Attention to detail. Teamwork. Commercial Awareness. Organised and methodical. Excellent communication skills. The above list is not exhaustive but it covers the main duties of the Accounts Payable Assistant. 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

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 Structural Engineer post. 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