Apprentice Commercial Officer

Overview

Apprentice Commercial Officer

Location:

Rotherham

Course title: Construction and the Built Environment Level 3 Extended Diploma

Contract Type: Fixed Term Apprenticeship

Salary: up to £28,186.33 per year

Age bands and pay (40 hours per week, including time at college):

• Age 16–18: £7.96 per hour
• Age 19–20: £11.06 per hour
• Age 21+: £12.21 per hour (rising to £12.71 in April)

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.

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.

• 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

• 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
• Note:
  
  due to the nature of the role, successful applicants must complete a basic Maths and English assessment

• 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

• 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 college

Mears Group PLC is a leading provider of housing and care services in the UK. With a strong emphasis on social responsibility and community well-being, Mears specialises in delivering housing solutions, maintenance services, and care support to a diverse client base. The group’s expertise encompasses responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and housing management, contributing to the overall improvement of living conditions for individuals and communities.

Mears Group is committed to fostering a positive impact on society, making it an attractive prospect for individuals seeking a career in a socially responsible and dynamic organisation. A career with Mears Group means putting people and customers at the heart of what you do, every day. Our culture is built on what we call our ‘Red Thread’ – the common values we share that make us what we are.

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.