About the Role
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Supports the Commercial and Head of Operations teams by providing effective commercial control, reporting, and cost management across housing contracts. Responsible for validating work order pricing, checking subcontractor submissions, and progressing completed jobs to invoicing to maximise cash collection and minimise unbilled work. Liaises with subcontractors to resolve queries, identify pricing discrepancies, and ensure all costs are recoverable. Monitors contract overheads, including vehicles, tools, stock, and petty cash, while working collaboratively to deliver a commercially sound, customer-focused service in line with health & safety, quality, and contractual standards. Attends relevant meetings and training and provides wider commercial support as required.
Role criteria:
1. Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively
2. Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach
3. Ability to work to deadlines and maintain high standards of accuracy
4. Confidence liaising with internal and external stakeholders
5. Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
6. Ability to follow procedures
7. Customer-focused mindset with an understanding of service delivery
Benefits we can offer you
8. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
9. Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
10. Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
11. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
12. Family friendly policies
13. Uniform provided
14. EAP
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.