Roofing Technical Manager

Optima Site Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Site Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Roofing Technical Manager to oversee roofing and scaffolding works across multiple London sites, primarily Lewisham and Westminster.

The role requires hands‑on roofing knowledge, site visits to identify defects, and the ability to coordinate projects from survey to completion while liaising with clients and surveyors.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on roofing expertise and knowledge of roofing systems, defects and remedies.
• Experience in surveying, diagnosing roofing problems and specifying repairs.
• Proven ability to plan, quote and supervise roofing projects across multiple sites.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills for surveys, scopes and quotations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out roofing surveys and inspections across multiple sites.
• Diagnose roofing defects and recommend remedial solutions.
• Produce clear survey and inspection reports.
• Prepare quotations and scopes of work.
• Manage and coordinate roofing and scaffolding subcontractors.
• Plan and oversee works through to completion.
• Carry out post‑work inspections to ensure standards.
• Liaise with clients and their surveyors.
• Attend site meetings and respond to technical queries.
• Ensure works are coordinated, documented and delivered safely.

Skills

Roofing knowledge

Site surveying

Project coordination

Subcontractor management

Client liaison

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Roofing Technical Manager to oversee roofing and associated scaffolding works across a number of sites in London, predominantly in Lewisham and Westminster.

This is a varied, hands-on role requiring someone with strong technical roofing knowledge and practical experience. The successful candidate must be capable of attending site, identifying and diagnosing roofing defects and recommending the appropriate remedial works.

The role will involve managing projects from the initial survey and quotation stage through to completion, coordinating subcontractors and acting as a key point of contact for clients and their surveyors.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out roofing surveys and inspections across multiple sites
• Diagnose roofing defects and recommend appropriate remedial solutions
• Produce clear survey and inspection reports
• Prepare quotations and scopes of work
• Manage and coordinate roofing and scaffolding subcontractors
• Plan and oversee works through to completion
• Carry out post-work inspections and ensure works have been completed to the required standard
• Liaise directly with clients and their surveyors
• Attend site meetings and respond confidently to technical queries
• Ensure works are properly coordinated, documented and delivered safely and efficiently

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with substantial practical experience within the roofing industry, rather than simply general construction management experience.

You should have:

• Strong 'hands on' knowledge of roofing systems, defects and remedial works
• Experience surveying and diagnosing roofing problems
• Experience managing roofing and scaffolding subcontractors
• The ability to produce reports, scopes and quotations
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple sites
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients and professional surveyors
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to resolving issues on site