Commercial & Cost Manager

Oxford City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial & Cost Manager to support the delivery of its Housing Revenue Account (HRA) capital investment programme.
This role is responsible for providing commercial leadership, cost management, and financial assurance across a circa £176m five-year capital programme delivering investment across approximately 8,000 homes. The programme includes safety and compliance works, major component replacement, estate improvements, and energy efficiency initiatives.
Working within the HRA Capital & Investment team, the successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the Council's client function, ensuring robust cost control, effective contract management, and delivery of value for money across both in-house (ODS) and external contractor arrangements.
The role will support a step change in how the Council commissions, manages, and scrutinises its capital investment programmes, ensuring transparency, accountability, and strong commercial governance.