Senior Roofing Operations Leader

SERT; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Health cash plan & EAP

Cycle to Work Scheme

Ongoing professional development

Career progression

Job summary

SERT is seeking an experienced Roofing Manager in the United Kingdom to take ownership of roofing operations across multiple projects. You will lead and develop high-performing teams, plan resources, and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

The role blends technical roofing expertise with commercial acumen, leadership, and hands-on support where needed. A full UK driving licence is required, with a clear path for progression and continuous development.

Qualifications

• Significant domestic roofing experience.
• Proven experience managing and leading roofing teams.
• Strong knowledge of tiled and slated roofing systems.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong Health & Safety and Working at Height knowledge.
• A commercially aware, organised and solutions-focused approach.
• The confidence to make decisions and take ownership.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Commercial roofing, Solar PV, SMSTS/SSSTS and scaffolding experience would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading, developing and motivating roofing teams.
• Planning labour, resources and logistics across multiple projects.
• Driving exceptional standards of quality, safety and compliance.
• Overseeing scaffolding operations, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Providing technical leadership and hands-on support where required.
• Managing team performance, recruitment and development.
• Improving productivity, efficiency and operational processes.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, professionally and to the highest standards.
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Domestic roofing

Team leadership

Tile/Slate roofing

Leadership

Health & Safety

Commercial awareness

Decision making

Driving licence

SMSTS/SSSTS (adv)

Job description

SERT is seeking an experienced Roofing Manager in the United Kingdom to take ownership of roofing operations across multiple projects. You will lead and develop high-performing teams, plan resources, and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

The role blends technical roofing expertise with commercial acumen, leadership, and hands-on support where needed. A full UK driving licence is required, with a clear path for progression and continuous development.