Apprentice Commercial Officer

Annual salary: up to £28,186.33
** Apprentice Commercial Officer
**** Course title:
** Construction and the Built Environment Level 3 Extended Diploma
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* Location:

** Rotherham
* * Contract Type:
** Fixed Term Apprenticeship
** Salary:
**** Age 16–18:** £7.96 per hour — 40 hours per week (including time at college)
** Age 19–20:** £11.06 per hour — 40 hours per week (including time at college)
** Age 21+:** £12.21 per hour (rising to £12.71 in April) — 40 hours per week (including time at college)
** Training provider:
** Sheffield College You will join Mears Group in the week commencing 03/08/2026, The programme has an expected duration of approximately 18 months
** About apprenticeships at Mears Group:
** Apprenticeships are an underpinning part of Mears’ philosophy; we are committed to developing the next generation of our workforce, many of our most senior people started their working life as an apprentice.

Whether you are fresh out of school or college or looking for a complete career change, Mears can offer you a great foundation to your future career and beyond.

All our Apprentices are paid above the national minimum wage, and you’ll be paid for your normal working hours plus your attendance at college, with the opportunity to get real life experiences such as working in people’s homes, getting involved in community projects and improving people’s lives by being customer focused.

As an Apprentice Commercial Officer, you will support the commercial team in managing contracts, monitoring costs, and ensuring value for money across projects. You will assist with procurement activities, supplier communications, and the preparation of commercial documentation while developing a strong understanding of commercial processes, compliance, and financial controls.

This role offers hands-on experience alongside structured learning, helping you build the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed for a successful career in commercial management.
** The apprenticeship course will cover the following:

- *** Construction principles, including the built environment, sustainability, and construction methods
* Health, safety and welfare in construction
* Construction design and graphical detailing (manual and CAD-based)
* Construction technology, materials, and building methods
* Science and materials in construction and the built environment
* Mathematics for construction and the built environment
* Surveying techniques and site measurement
* Building regulations, planning, and control processes
* Tendering, estimating, and commercial management
* Management of construction projects and quality control
* Conversion, adaptation, and maintenance of buildings
* Environmental and sustainable construction practices
* Work‑related learning or industry placement
** What do you need to be a successful applicant:

- *** Required to travel to branch
* A genuine desire to learn and develop strong technical knowledge, including the skills, technology, and safety procedures needed to carry out the full range of tasks
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to build and maintain positive customer and client relationships
* Please note due to the nature of the role, successful applicants must complete a basic Maths and English assessment
** What you will get:
*** An industry‑recognised qualification
* 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays* £250 contribution towards driving lessons
* Annual Mears Fun Day - a company‑wide celebration as a thank‑you from the Executive Team
* Support from Mears Group Apprentice Ambassadors
* Apprenticeship events and reward trips
* Staff perks through Mears Rewards - including discounts on weekly groceries (up to 10%), holidays, eye‑test vouchers, Share Save scheme, and more
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* Application Process:

*** All applicants must submit their CV and complete the apprenticeship questionnaire via the Mears Careers website
* If shortlisted, you will be contacted to confirm whether you have been selected for the next stage -  this may be an assessment centre or an individual interview

* Please note:

as part of the selection process, you will be required to complete a basic maths and English test, similar to the assessments needed to join the…