Job Description

Vacancy Summary

At Severfield, we're creating

better ways

to build for a world of changing demands.



We have a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Manager to join the team based at our Dalton Thirsk or London office, offering hybrid working.



Working alongside the Project Manager as a key part of the overall project team, you will liaise with the design teams and Client teams to obtain the necessary construction information required to complete the connection design, detailing, fabrication, and erection of all steelwork and secondary packages within our scope of works.



Our competitive advantage is our people, and we're always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it

together

!



Our Commercial & Industrial division designs, fabricates and constructs structural steelwork for a variety of different sectors including commercial offices, stadia & leisure, industrial & distribution, data centres, retail and health and education.



The division has manufacturing sites in three locations: Dalton, Lostock, and Enniskillen. Each has full-service capabilities and modern manufacturing processes enabling us to provide a high-quality product to a variety of different sectors. Each of our sites has its own strong reputation in the market and between them cover a wider geographical area, including Europe. They continue to set the

bar high

in their highly complex market!

Vacancy Details

In the Technical Manager position, you will coordinate and manage connection design and drawing office activities within a project. You will assist the Project Manager in organizing and managing projects safely and efficiently, within budget and to programme, consistent with Company Procedures, good practice, and Statutory Legislation within our contractual obligations.



Key Responsibilities


Assist all internal departments involved in the project to ensure the successful delivery of the project. Assist by contacting all parties as required i.e. the Client, Client's professional team, main contractor, subcontractors, and in-house departments, to ensure any problems are resolved and that information is obtained and issued to meet progressive deadlines in accordance with the programme. Ensure all information provided by the Drawing Office is delivered on time and to the standard required by other disciplines within the company. Liaise with our commercial department to record and evaluate variations to our contracted scope of works. Ensure that any special requirements to facilitate the safe fabrication and erection of all components are identified, including temporary works and associated attachments. Raise RFI's / Technical Queries with the Client team (and their architectural and engineering representatives) for clarification and requests for additional information where required. Manage the activities and quality of work produced by the Drawing Offices, to ensure drawings and models are delivered on programme and in the formats required. Clear communication with the project teams, including producing progress reports for the activities under your control, identifying what stage the project is at, identifying any key risks etc. Collate information from all trades that are relevant to us, bringing all information into one place and filtering out as appropriate to allow the wider team to carry out their works.

Essential Experience and Skills


Previous experience in structural steel. Highly organised, self-motivated, and driven to contribute positively towards the successful delivery of a project. Good communication, IT and administration skills - and the ability to prioritise workload to suit the demands of the project. Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages - including Outlook, Word, Excel etc. A good working knowledge of the design and construction principles of structural steelwork. An understanding of good detailing practice and the production of clear unambiguous drawing information in an efficient and productive manner. Paying close attention to detail, alongside the ability to see the bigger picture - the Technical Manager role is a key part in ensuring the successful delivery of a project, with emphasis on safety, quality, budget and programme.

What We Offer

At Severfield, we're all about doing the

right thing

, so as you'd expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.



We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.



We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don't delay in submitting your application.



We look forward to receiving your application!

About Us

Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK's highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK's largest, most complex projects.



Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.

Please click on the image below to watch our capabilities video on YouTube.

Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.

Benefits

Looking after our employees means both their physical and mental wellbeing. We're proud to offer a range of benefits including:



25 days holiday




7% employer pension contributions




Employee assistance programme (EAP)




Employee benefits scheme




Cycle to work scheme




Save as you earn




Free onsite parking (role specific)




Business health insurance






Job Reference: SUKIE00711