Full-Time
Commercial Manager
Quantity Surveyor
Mears Group
1,001-5,000 employees
Publicly traded UK housing maintenance contractor
Compensation Overview
£70k/yr
Dartford, UK
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- 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, or collaborative working.
- People management with the ability to lead and mentor others.
- Problem-solving and results-oriented approach.
- Planning and organisational skills.
- Decisive decision-making.
- Ability to negotiate and influence.
- IT literacy with confident oral and written communication skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Entitlement to work within the United Kingdom.
- To drive a Mears vehicle, candidates must be aged over 21, have held their licence for over 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points.
- Successful completion of relevant DBS and security checks before commencement of employment.
- Manage the local Commercial Team and commercial processes to facilitate timely and accurate client invoicing, contract overhead and cost control, profit and cash-flow protection, risk management, and accurate performance reporting.
- Manage the valuation process through to final account.
- Work with the Regional Finance Team to drive work in progress, invoicing, and profitability of work streams.
- Ensure staff and contractors correctly use the Mears Contract Management system and Mears Subcontractor Portal for work-in-progress, cost management, invoicing, and key performance indicator requirements.
- Work with team members to deliver a commercially competent service to service users and clients in accordance with agreed standard operating and contractual procedures and targets.
- Provide training to promote commercial awareness and competency among commercial, administrative, and operational staff.
- Support tendering of new work and projects by assessing viable margins and commercially mobilising new work and projects.
- Ensure the customer experience is central to activities by maintaining professional communication with stakeholders, complying with health and safety requirements, and maintaining company assets in accordance with company policies.
- Experience of NHF SOR rates, preferably version 8.
Mears Group provides maintenance, repairs, and facilities services to social housing and related sectors in the UK. It delivers outsourcing of property maintenance and planned works for housing associations and public sector clients, using a mix of directly employed staff and subcontractors. The service coordinates multi-trade maintenance programs, compliance, and responsive repairs under contracts or framework agreements. Its goal is to be a leading UK provider of outsourced property maintenance and facilities services for housing associations, local authorities, and other public-sector clients.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Founded
1988
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 interim results showed £555.6m revenue, £28.9m adjusted profit, and record orders.
- New 2026 wins with Leeds, Moat, Thurrock, and Birmingham add roughly £1.5bn revenue.
- Retrofit demand expands: South Cambridgeshire added 650 homes, and Mears targets 2028 delivery.
What critics are saying
- Orbit ends March 2027, after Mears called it financially challenging and capital-intensive.
- AASC revenues keep falling through 2026, shrinking management-led income from government housing.
- Lost contracts and labour inflation compress margins; another bidding miss can erase growth.
What makes Mears Group unique
- Mears dominates UK social housing maintenance, winning 10-year contracts with Birmingham and Moat.
- Its £4.2bn order book locks in recurring repairs, voids, and planned works.
- Mears bundles retrofit, decarbonisation, and repairs through end-to-end delivery teams.
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↑ 7%Mears misses out on new Orbit deal amid 'financially challenging' contract. Orbit is set to take on a new maintenance contractor as it has decided against renewing a £30m-per-year deal with Mears, which has run for eight years. Sharelines Mears misses out on new Orbit deal amid 'financially challenging' contract #UKhousing. The maintenance firm had applied through a procurement process to extend its current contract with the 46,000-home landlord when it ends next March. However, a Mears spokesperson told Inside Housing it had been "unsuccessful". Separately in a half-year update on 6 August, Mears said: "While the group has delivered strong operational performance to this client [Orbit], the contract has proved financially challenging, absorbing a disproportionate level of working capital." The contractor said the deal was worth around £30m annually in revenue. Orbit had previously signed a five-year contract extension with Mears in 2022. The Coventry-based landlord appointed a new procurement director in February, who is overseeing new repairs and maintenance contracts expected to be worth £225m over five years. The tender process opened last October, with appointments expected to be made next month. An Orbit spokesperson told Inside Housing: "Our current repairs and maintenance contracts are due to expire in March 2027. "We recently completed a business-as-usual competitive re-procurement process for these services in line with public procurement regulations, with new arrangements expected to take effect from April 2027." Many landlords have been upping their spending on existing stock in the face of new legislation and regulatory scrutiny. Orbit spent £142m on maintenance and upgrading its homes in its last financial year, although this was £7m less than the previous year, according to its annual results published on 5 August. On the same day, it also announced that it is seeking contractors for £1.6bn of safety works and upgrades. In its half-year update, Mears revealed it had signed new contracts with seven landlords in 2026, including Livin Housing, Cross Key Homes, Moat Homes and Rooftop Housing. The firm has also signed or retained contracts with Birmingham City Council, Leeds City Council and Thurrock Council. The contracts are expected to be worth nearly £1.5bn in revenue for Mears. The Gloucester-based firm reported an 18% increase in half-year pre-tax profits, to £38m, despite broadly flat revenue of £560m. Mears' order book has reached a record £4.2bn, it reported. The firm employs around 5,500 staff across the UK. Inside Housing's Asset Management newsletter brings you comprehensive in-depth news, comment, insight and analysis of how affordable housing providers are managing their homes. Taking place on 24-25 November at Excel London, HOMES UK brings together the people responsible for delivering, improving and managing homes across the UK. From planning and development to building safety, asset management, retrofit, maintenance and operational performance, this event connects the entire housing ecosystem in one place. Explore how we can create safer, warmer, more sustainable homes and deliver better outcomes for residents and communities.
Mears Group shortlisted for five UK Social Mobility Awards 2026 categories. Published: July 20, 2026 Mears Group, a leading provider of housing services across the UK, has been recognised as a finalist in five categories at the UK Social Mobility Awards (SOMO) 2026. The SOMO Awards celebrate organisations, teams, and individuals who are working to improve social mobility through initiatives that support recruitment, progression, skills development, and community impact. Mears have been shortlisted for: * Community Project of the Year * Mentor of the Year - Will Drayson * Organisation of the Year * Leadership of the Year * Rising Star - Deniz Horoz The shortlist reflects the commitment of colleagues across Mears who are helping to create opportunities, remove barriers, and support people to achieve their potential. Lucas Critchley, CEO of Mears Group, said: "Mears Group is incredibly proud to see colleagues and teams recognised as finalists at the UK Social Mobility Awards. Being shortlisted across five categories is a fantastic achievement and shows the dedication, passion, and impact of its colleagues, who are creating opportunities and supporting people to progress. "Social mobility is about giving people the chance to thrive, and it's inspiring to see the work taking place every day to make a positive difference for our colleagues, customers, and communities." The winners will be announced at the UK Social Mobility Awards ceremony in October 2026.
Signs Express Bristol & Gloucester delivers nationwide Mears Group rebrand with Drytac. July 16, 2026 Signs Express Bristol & Gloucester recently partnered with Mears Group to deliver a nationwide rebranding program, using Drytac media to transform office environments with vibrant interior and exterior graphics. One of the UK's leading providers of bespoke signage, graphics and visual communications, Signs Express Bristol & Gloucester managed the project from initial consultation and site surveys through to production and installation. The objective was to implement Mears Group's new visual identity consistently across multiple locations while minimizing disruption to day-to-day operations. The extensive rollout included large-format wall graphics, reception branding, interior and exterior window graphics, privacy graphics and wayfinding elements. Each location required detailed site surveys to accurately assess installation requirements and adapt the branding to suit the unique layout of each building. A key challenge was maintaining consistency across numerous sites while working within live office environments. Careful planning, standardized production processes and close coordination between surveying, production and installation teams ensured each location was delivered to the same high standard while keeping disruption to a minimum. For the project, Signs Express Bristol & Gloucester selected Drytac ReTac(R) Smooth 150, a 6 mil (150μ) white polymeric PVC film featuring Drytac's permanently peelable ReTac adhesive technology, for interior wall graphics and branding elements. The repositionable adhesive allowed installers to accurately position large-format graphics while making installation faster and more forgiving without compromising long-term performance. For glass and window graphics, the company chose Drytac Polar(R) Grip, a 3.2 mil (80μ) white polymeric PVC film with a high coat weight permanent grey adhesive, engineered to provide exceptional adhesion on challenging surfaces while delivering outstanding print quality and long-term durability. Together, the two products offered a versatile solution capable of delivering a consistent, premium finish across a wide range of interior and exterior branding applications. Across the UK + Ireland, Drytac products are distributed exclusively by Premier. All graphics were produced using HP Latex printing technology, delivering vibrant colour reproduction, excellent durability and water-based inks well suited to occupied office environments. "The project required materials that could deliver consistent performance across a wide range of applications while maintaining the same premium appearance from one site to the next," says Ben Walker, Director of Signs Express Bristol & Gloucester. "ReTac Smooth 150 gave our installers the flexibility to accurately position large graphics thanks to its permanently peelable adhesive, which was particularly valuable on large wall installations. Polar Grip also performed exceptionally well on glass, providing excellent adhesion and a premium finish. Combined with HP Latex printing, the materials delivered vibrant colours, sharp detail and consistently high-quality results across every location." The completed installations have created cohesive, engaging workspaces that reinforce Mears Group's refreshed brand identity for employees, visitors and customers alike. The consistency achieved across multiple locations has strengthened brand recognition while helping communicate the company's values and culture throughout its estate. The success of the program has resulted in an ongoing partnership, with Signs Express Bristol & Gloucester continuing to support Mears Group as the nationwide rollout expands to additional locations.
Mears Group share lessons from industry-leading retrofit and decarbonisation partnerships. Published: July 02, 2026 Mears Group shaped the conversation at Housing 2026 (23-25 June) with industry experts joining panel discussions throughout the event. Mark Fenton-Smith, Regional Director - Planned and Retrofit for Mears Group, joined a panel alongside representatives from Historic England, Gentoo and the Greater Manchester Good Landlord Charter. Discussions centred around how innovative, cross-sector partnerships are driving successful housing retrofit programmes that deliver warmer, healthier, and lower-carbon homes. Mark explained how Mears is partnering for purpose to shape social housing for a sustainable future. By delivering end-to-end retrofit solutions across the UK, Mears have already delivered retrofit solutions to almost 5,000 homes, with plans in place to make a further 2,329 homes warmer and kinder to the environment by 2028. Mark summarised Mears Group's approach as an understanding that good retrofit delivery starts with strong partnerships and trust with both residents and clients. Hear Mark's key take aways from the session in the video, below:
European small-cap stocks are attracting attention as the STOXX Europe 600 Index rises 3.00% amid geopolitical optimism. Insider buying activity suggests confidence in these undervalued companies navigating revised growth forecasts and inflation. Mears Group stands out with recent contract wins totalling over €440 million with Thurrock Council and Moat Homes. Despite projected earnings declining 11.9% annually, insider confidence shows through share repurchases and an increased dividend of 17.50 pence per share for FY2025. A screener identified 76 undervalued European small caps with insider buying, including CellaVision, Eurocell and Nederman Holding. These companies offer opportunities for investors seeking potential value in the current market environment, where insider purchases often signal management confidence.