- Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
- Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
- Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
- Fasten structural steel members to hoist
Steel erector | Average UK Salary & Outlook
A steel erector assembles the metal framework of new buildings, and structures like bridges and tunnels.
Steel erectors typically work around 47 to 49 hours per week.
As a Steel erector you will typically work evenings / weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 29,806 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Steel erector
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29,806 GBP
Average salary for full-time Steel erector
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29,806 GBP
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Salary over time for Steel erector
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27,307 GBP
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28,315 GBP
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28,966 GBP
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28,280 GBP
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27,139 GBP
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27,473 GBP
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29,806 GBP
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32,376 GBP
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31,906 GBP
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Future outlook for Steel erectors
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2% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Which qualifications do I need?
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What soft skills do I need?
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Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems
Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Things to highlight for your Steel erector interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
