Roofing Contracts Supervisor

A long-established, family-run specialist commercial roofing and external refurbishment contractor is looking to add a Pitched Roofing Contracts Supervisor to its project management team. Trading continuously since 1979 and working as Principal Contractor across London and the South East, the business delivers roof refurbishment and re-roofing works on existing, occupied buildings across education, industrial, healthcare, heritage, residential block and public sector projects.

This role is site-based across London and the South of England, focused on overseeing the technical installation of pitched roofing projects including slating and tiling. You will support the Contracts Manager from start to finish, making sure quality, health and safety and programme are managed thoroughly on every job. The role would also suit an experienced Roofing Manager or Technical Manager looking for a long-term position with a stable, well-respected specialist.

The pipeline of future projects is extremely healthy, and the business is looking for someone with strong technical knowledge of pitched roofing systems who can hit the ground running.

Pitched Roofing Contracts Supervisor Salary & Benefits

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 (DOE)
Company Car or Car Allowance (depending on experience)
25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays
Flexible Working Where Possible
Pension Contribution
Minimum 20 Hours of External Training Every Year
Wellbeing Allowance, Gym Discounts, Retail Discount Packages and Cycle to Work Scheme
Quarterly Events and Team Activities
Long-term, permanent position with genuine progression opportunities

Pitched Roofing Contracts Supervisor Job Overview

Oversee the technical installation of pitched roofing projects across London and the South of England
Monitor, inspect and report on site teams to ensure quality compliance
Ensure the highest standards of quality and health and safety across all projects, producing, implementing and following all relevant documentation
Carry out site inductions and toolbox talks for direct labour and subcontractors
Assist with site set up and take down, supporting the wider project management team in delivery
Attend site meetings with clients, building surveyors and subcontractors
Manage the professional execution of each contract from receipt of order to completion, familiarising yourself with the specification, Construction Phase Plan and programme
Assist with project planning including subcontractor allocation, logistical set up and programme
Monitor progress daily, think ahead and resolve issues before they affect the project
Identify and advise on any variations or unforeseen works in good time
Accurately measure and record completed work to support applications for payment and subcontractor sign-off
Maintain site records including weekly H&S, quality and scaffold inspections, site visit reports and toolbox talks
Visit and inspect sites to make sure the works meet client needs, codes of practice and the company's offer

Pitched Roofing Contracts Supervisor Requirements

Robust experience in pitched roof refurbishment, ideally within a Principal Contractor or specialist roofing environment
Excellent technical knowledge of pitched roofing systems including slating and tiling, and their installation requirements
Practical understanding of health and safety within construction
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Well organised, well presented and articulate
Ambitious and driven, seeking a long-term role
Good working knowledge of MS Office, especially Outlook, Word and Excel
Full, clean UK driving licence

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

Long-established family-run specialist with over 45 years of continuous trading history
Principal Contractor status on every project, giving you full ownership of site delivery rather than being a subbie
Varied project portfolio across education, healthcare, heritage, residential block and public sector works
Manufacturer-neutral technical approach, so you deliver the right system for each project rather than being tied to one manufacturer
Minimum 20 hours of structured external training every year, with real investment in long-term development
A genuinely long-term role with a healthy forward pipeline and a stable, professional team around you

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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