Commercial Manager
Full Time Permanent, Salary up to £48,000 per annum, plus car allowance.
“A desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now we are a truly national company”.
About The Role
Part of a local team supporting high standard Commercial activities to Housing properties, delivering best‑in‑class commercial acumen, customer service and satisfying all safety, quality and cost control standards.
* Management of local Commercial Team & process to facilitate timely and accurate invoicing of the client, overhead and cost control of the contract, including salaries, vehicles, equipment, tools, stock, petty cash, to ensure maximisation and protection of profit, cash flow & conversion, risk aversion and accurate performance reporting in line with agreed standard operating procedures and client reporting protocols.
* Managing the valuation process through to final account.
* Working with Regional Finance Team to drive Work in Progress, invoicing and profitability of work streams.
* Ensuring correct use of Mears Contract Management system and Mears Subcontractor Portal by staff and contractors as driver for WIP, cost management, invoicing and KPI requirements.
* Work with team members to ensure a commercially competent service is delivered to service users and client and in support of the attainment and maintenance of high levels of satisfaction with performance delivery according to agreed standard operating / contractual procedures and targets.
* Provide training to promote commercial awareness & competency of commercial, administrative and operational staff.
* Support contract in tendering of new work / projects, ensuring feasibility around viable margins and the commercial mobilisation of new work / projects.
* Ensure the customer experience is central to all activities by adopting a professional manner when communicating with all stakeholders, including appearance, company ID, maintaining a high standard of Health & Safety requirements, and keeping all supplied company assets in good condition in line with company policies.
Role Criteria
* Experience working in social housing
* Experience and proven track record in a commercial environment
* Experience of handling multiple tasks in a high volume, rapidly changing environment
* Experience of partnership/alliance/collaborative working
* Interpersonal and communication skills
* People management with ability to lead & mentor others
* Problem solving & results orientated
* Planning and organisational skills
* Decisive decision making
* Ability to negotiate and influence
* IT literate with confident oral and written communication skills
* Negotiation skills
* Analytical skills
Benefits We Can Offer You
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Enhanced Pension
* Private medical care
* Car Allowance
* Annual Mears Fun Day
* Volunteering Leave – paid volunteering in the community
* Staff perks via Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, share save scheme, and more
* Family friendly policies
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK; Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months, and have less than 9 points.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and have received the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). We also hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
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