Commercial Manager

Mears; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing and care provider is seeking a motivated Commercial Manager in Rotherham. The role involves supporting the General Manager, overseeing commercial reporting, and ensuring high standards in cost control and quality compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience in commercial construction management, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage teams effectively. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact within the organization and advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Volunteering leave

Discounts through Mears Rewards

Qualifications

• Must have experience in similar duties.
• Experience in budget setting required.
• Ability to manage commercial processes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial control and reporting across contracts.
• Manage Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Officers.
• Oversee contract performance in Rotherham.

Skills

Experience in commercial construction managerial role

Strong time management skills

Excellent communication skills

Comfortable using Microsoft Office

Education

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor

UK full driving licence

Job description

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly motivated Commercial Manager to join our dedicated team based in the Rotherham office. In this key role, you’ll support the General Manager in maintaining strong commercial control and delivering accurate reporting across our housing property contracts. You’ll be responsible for upholding high standards of commercial activity, with a clear focus on cost control, quality, and compliance. Your expertise will help drive best-in‑class commercial practices, ensuring value for money while maintaining our commitment to excellent customer service and safety. In addition, you’ll manage and develop Commercial Officers and Quality Surveyors within the team, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful impact within a leading housing and care provider, while growing their career in a commercially focused role.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the commercial team in maintaining commercial control and accurate reporting across diverse housing property contracts
• Uphold high standards of commercial activity with a focus on cost control and value recovery, quality and compliance
• Drive best‑in‑class commercial practice to ensure value for money and excellent customer service
• Manage and develop Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Officers, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team environment
• Oversee and manage team activity ensuring all work is completed in a timely manner
• Support branch tasks across local operations and internal departments
• Record and respond to client and service user communications in a timely and professional manner
• Manage materials requisitions, purchase orders, and invoicing processes and Subcontractor commercial compliance efficiently
• Ensuring input cost and value data to enable timely completion and billing of work orders
• Communicate with service users regarding ongoing works, ensuring clarity and responsiveness
• Responsible for the overall commercial performance of the contract in Rotherham
• Oversee the contractual administration and commercial compliance of the contact
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure accurate and timely information is shared across teams
• Maintain company assets in line with policy and report any damages or issues promptly
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required to support continuous development
• Uphold high standards of professionalism, health & safety, and customer care in all aspects of the role

Role Criteria

• Experience in the above duties or similar
• Experience in budget setting and reforecasts to meet financial reporting deadlines
• Experience in commercial construction managerial role, ideally within the social housing sector
• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Proven ability to manage administrative and commercial processes accurately and efficiently
• Comfortable working to multiple deadlines in a busy office setting
• Strong time management, planning, and organisational skills
• Confident using computerised systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong customer service ethos with a professional approach to all interactions
• Ability to liaise effectively with service users, colleagues, and external stakeholders
• Willingness to attend meetings and training sessions as required
• UK full driving licence
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of health & safety and company procedures

Desirable

• Experience in Profit and Loss accounts
• Experience in Open Book reconciliations

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day – a company‑wide celebration of your hard work
• Volunteering leave to support community initiatives
• Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, and more
• Family‑friendly policies and support

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.