Roofers
Roofers install single-ply, metal, tile, and waterproofing systems on commercial, residential, and industrial buildings.
Core responsibilities
- Install roofing and waterproofing
- Run flashings and detailing
- Coordinate with structure and MEP
- Comply with HSE
Qualifications & experience
- Roofer trade qualification
- Site experience
- Working-at-height card
Roofers — global market
Demand for Roofers continues to climb as acute shortages of qualified trades across mature and emerging markets. Employers are competing aggressively on compensation, mobility, and project quality to secure qualified roofers.
- Acute shortages of qualified trades across mature and emerging markets
- High-rise, data centre, and industrial pipelines pulling trade capacity
- Ageing workforce demographics in North America and Europe
- Apprentice
- Tradesperson
- Senior Tradesperson
- Foreman
- Trades Supervisor / Manager
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Hire Roofers — anywhere in the world
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Roofer do?+
Roofers install single-ply, metal, tile, and waterproofing systems on commercial, residential, and industrial buildings.
How much do Roofers earn globally?+
Roofers earn a median of $58.0k, with junior roles starting around $41.8k and senior or specialist packages reaching $82.4k, with significant variation by city, sector, and employer.
Which industries hire Roofers?+
Roofers are hired across commercial-construction, residential-construction, warehouses and adjacent construction sectors.
What is the career path for a Roofer?+
Typical progression runs through Apprentice → Tradesperson → Senior Tradesperson → Foreman → Trades Supervisor / Manager.
Where can I hire Roofers?+
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