Commercial Manager

at  7Eleven

Firstly, what we offer you!

• Highly flexible work environment (including WFH)
• Bonus & incentive program
• 15 weeks paid parental leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• 1:1 career and professional development with your people lead
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
• Store discounts, and free 7-Eleven Coffee
• Social club & Open committee with regular events

We are a human-centred organisation and our people are at the core of everything we do. This is a true place to learn and grow whilst developing your career. Through our agile structure, we enable our employees to drive their own work – with a lot of autonomy, and have fun along the way!
The team & the role

We are looking for an inhouse quantity surveyor and commercial manager to join the Construction & Design team. Working closely with project managers, and other internal and external stakeholders, you will be responsible for managing all commercial and financial aspects of construction projects, ensuring lean principles, whilst maintaining quality and compliance with industry standards.

• Prepare and manage project budgets & cost estimates
• Manage and take accountability of monthly accruals and forecasts
• Monitor project expenses and implement cost control measures to optimise profitability
• Set frameworks, DOA, governance for projects and control approvals
• Manage Requests for Tender (RFT) through to final award
• Review, negotiate, and manage contracts with principal contractors and suppliers
• Identify financial and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Highlight opportunities for cost savings and process improvements to reduce or eliminate unnecessary cost
• Prepare and present financial reports, KPIs, and market analyses to senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and environmental regulations
• Prepare cost benchmarking, value engineering and life-cycle cost analysis to identify risk and opportunities and support decision making
• Provide strategic supply chain recommendations based on market analysis

What’s in your toolkit

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field
• Expertise in cost control, contract negotiation, and project management methodologies
• Proficiency in relevant software (including MS Excel, project management software, and cost estimation tools)
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure

Don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes for this role—we encourage you to still apply.
At 7-Eleven our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace that fosters inclusion and celebrates diversity. We strive to make every single 7-Eleven team member feel heard, valued, and respected no matter who they are or what diverse characteristics reflect their unique identity.
7-Eleven is proud to be a Diversity Council Australia Inclusive Employer 2024-2025 and Bronze Accredited with the Australian Workplace Equity Index.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at
peoplesupport@7eleven.com.au if you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion.
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• Prepare and manage project budgets & cost estimates
• Manage and take accountability of monthly accruals and forecasts
• Monitor project expenses and implement cost control measures to optimise profitability
• Set frameworks, DOA, governance for projects and control approvals
• Manage Requests for Tender (RFT) through to final award
• Review, negotiate, and manage contracts with principal contractors and suppliers
• Identify financial and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Highlight opportunities for cost savings and process improvements to reduce or eliminate unnecessary cost
• Prepare and present financial reports, KPIs, and market analyses to senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and environmental regulations
• Prepare cost benchmarking, value engineering and life-cycle cost analysis to identify risk and opportunities and support decision making
• Provide strategic supply chain recommendations based on market analysi