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Lead Roofer: Key Skills, Qualifications and Career Path

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What is a Lead Roofer?

As a Lead Roofer, you would be in charge of a team of roofers, overseeing and participating in the covering of roofs and exterior walls with various materials to make them waterproof. Your job will involve using items such as felt, sheeting, slates, tiles or thatch to ensure buildings are properly protected from the weather.

How do I become a Lead Roofer?

As a Lead Roofer, you would be in charge of a team of roofers, overseeing and participating in the covering of roofs and exterior walls with various materials to make them waterproof. Your job will involve using items such as felt, sheeting, slates, tiles or thatch to ensure buildings are properly protected from the weather.

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What does it take to become an Lead Roofer?

Skills, education, personality, career progression

Job demand for an Lead Roofer

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Skills

  • Extensive knowledge of roofing materials and techniques
  • Ability to lead and manage a team of roofers effectively
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and quality control
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings
  • Skilled in using a variety of roofing tools and equipment
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to roofing work
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for client interactions
  • Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong physical stamina and ability to work at heights safely

Qualifications & Education

  • No formal academic entry requirements
  • GCSEs/S grades are advantageous
  • Entry through apprenticeship or traineeship approved by ConstructionSkills
  • NVQ/SVQ in General Construction at Level 3 required for entry

Career Path

Lead Roofer
Construction Project Manager
Construction Site Supervisor
Construction Estimator
Construction Consultant
Construction Director
Building Surveyor
Architectural Technologist
Architect
Principal Architect
Building Control Officer
Building Inspector
Senior Building Control Officer
Health and Safety Manager
Health and Safety Consultant
Health and Safety Director
Facilities Manager
Property Manager
Real Estate Development Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

What does lead on the roof do?

Lead on the roof is used to provide a seal between two surfaces and make the roof water-tight. It can also be used as a covering for guttering.

What is the life of lead roof?

The life of a lead roof in the UK can last for at least two hundred years, potentially even longer than the building it is installed on. As long as the lead roofing is properly installed, it should require very little maintenance or repairs.

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