Steel Erector - International Projects

About the role

Aecon's Civil East sector, which specialises in heavy civil construction such as bridges, highways, tunnels and airports, is looking for a highly organised and proactive Steel Erector to join its International projects team. The role involves hands-on steel erection work in line with approved drawings, erection plans, project specifications and quality requirements, reporting to the site supervisor or foreperson.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out structural steel erection tasks according to approved erection sequences and daily work plans.
• Read and interpret structural drawings, erection drawings, connection details and method statements, and clarify discrepancies before proceeding.
• Prepare steel members, bolts, connection materials and tools, and assist with material handling and storage.
• Follow permits, task briefings and safety controls, and raise missing approvals or unsafe conditions with the supervisor.
• Work with authorised lifting personnel under approved lift plans; rigging, signalling or equipment operation only when trained, competent and authorised.
• Install or adjust temporary bracing only as directed, and position, align, plumb and bolt steel members to specified tolerances.
• Assist survey and quality personnel with checks, observe inspection hold points, and prepare connections for inspection or welding (welding only when separately qualified).
• Report completed work, delays, material shortages and equipment issues, and complete work records accurately.
• Take part in toolbox talks and pre-task briefings, follow site safety rules, and support inspections, punch-list close-out and handover.

Required profile

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in structural steel erection on construction projects.
• A recognised trade qualification in steel erection, ironworking, metal fabrication or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of training and practical experience.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and erection drawings, technical specifications and approved work procedures.
• Practical experience positioning, aligning and connecting steel members and working safely alongside crane and rigging teams.
• Sound understanding of work-at-height controls, fall protection, lifting operations and site hazard management.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of AWS and/or CWB installation procedures.
• Knowledge of structural steel erection, connection requirements, bolting, alignment and temporary stability controls.
• Ability to use steel erection tools and measuring equipment.