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Job Description Job Title: Business Operations Manager Reporting To: CEO Department: Company Operations Location: Penta Consulting Ltd, Oaks House 16-22 West Street, Epsom, Surrey KT18 7RG (on-site 5 days a week) ABOUT PENTA CONSULTING LTD At Penta Consulting, we believe technology reaches its full potential when powered by the right people. As a leading provider of Technology Resource Solutions, we connect businesses with top-tier talent to drive digital transformation and innovation. With over 25 years of experience, we’ve built a global reputation for delivering high-quality expertise across key areas such as software development, artificial intelligence, project management, cloud computing, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and data analytics. Our clients span the globe, relying on our team of specialists to deliver tailored, impactful solutions. We’re proud to be a trusted partner in helping organisations stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. If you're looking to join an award-winning, forward-thinking, and solution-focused team, Penta Consulting is the place to grow your career. JOB PURPOSE The Business Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimising operational processes across Penta Consulting Ltd and its entities. This role focuses on driving efficiency, productivity, and compliance while ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. Key responsibilities include vendor management, contract oversight, quality assurance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of operational frameworks. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Support international office compliance and reporting, ensuring alignment with client requirements across all Penta entities., • Lead the development and execution of operational strategies to drive business growth and efficiency., • Map, document, and monitor operational procedures and processes, establishing robust controls and performance metrics., • Oversee business continuity planning, quality assurance programs, and operational audits to identify and implement improvements., • Manage end-to-end onboarding of new partners, including contract reviews and due diligence in collaboration with legal and commercial teams., • Maintain and expand Penta’s domestic and international partner network., • Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies and controls., • Provide training and guidance on operational best practices across departments., • Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes, updating internal programs and policies accordingly., • Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure operational excellence and adherence to standards., • Act as the primary liaison for external audits and assessments., • Investigate and resolve operational issues, complaints, and inefficiencies., • Prepare and submit operational reports and filings as required., • Collaborate with legal, commercial, and sales teams to ensure operational alignment and compliance., • Liaise with external consultants to drive operational improvements., • Implement tools and processes to enhance productivity and efficiency across departments., • Lead regulatory compliance efforts, presenting audit findings to the board and ensuring adherence to internal standards and external regulations., • Escalate risks and ensure compliance with special provisions across entities. EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS • Extensive experience in operations or commercial roles at an international level., • Proven experience working with international sales teams., • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint., • Demonstrated success in operations management, including compliance and risk oversight, preferably in a regulated industry., • Knowledge of relevant laws and standards across EMEA (e.g., GDPR, ISO, ESG)., • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across diverse teams and entities., • Sound judgment, prioritisation skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines., • High integrity and commitment to ethical standards and operational excellence., • Minimum of degree level education or equivalent., • Additional certifications in compliance, project management, or ISO standards are advantageous. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE • Integrity: Upholds ethical standards in all actions., • Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in regulatory interpretation and compliance., • Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing regulations and priorities., • Leadership: Inspires trust and promotes a culture of compliance., • Problem-Solving: Develops practical solutions to operational challenges., • Communication: Clearly conveys complex concepts to varied audiences., • Collaboration: Works effectively across functions to achieve shared goals., • Accountability: Takes ownership and ensures completion of responsibilities.

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In a Nutshell We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team within Vistry South East, at our office in Caterham, Surrey. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will work within our wider Commercial, Estimating and Buying team, you will be responsible for supervising, managing and advising on the financial and contractual aspects of multiple construction projects. You will take responsibility for the execution of the Quantity Surveying function on allocated contract/s, in order to fulfil the requirements of the Company in maximising quality of service and profitability. You will provide a range of cost control and financial reporting duties across all aspects of construction work undertaken by the company. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality HNC / HND in Surveying or equivalent Proven experience as a PQS / SQS / Commercial lead working within a residential house builder (dependent on position level) Experience maybe gained from a similar position or promotion A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations A good knowledge or construction methods and materials Strong mathematical and IT ability Ability to assess and analyse information Good business sense Good understanding of budget management Negotiating and networking skills Excellent communications skills Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work Good team working skills Accurate with an eye for detail A methodical approach Desirable Degree in Surveying or similar Working towards being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) More about the Senior Quantity Surveyor role Lead, support and coach your direct reports and the wider team to support their growth and development. Be active in the recruitment of new starters to the team and then throughout the employee life cycle, including holding development reviews and succession planning exercises. Working closely with other departments, including Land, Development and Construction, you will attend design meetings to advise on all areas that may have a cost implication. Recognise and advise Site Managers on delays, extensions of time and loss and/or expense and ensuring relevant notices are issued. Attend development meetings when appropriate, contract pre-start and subcontract package review meetings. Upon receipt of Contract Documentation, you will be responsible for checking all contract drawings to identify errors, omissions, anomalies and areas where unnecessary cost may arise. Receive initial tender information and assist in the preparation of the proposed tender lists and updating of subsequent procurement programmes. Distribute design information packages and tender drawings, whilst preparing all tender documentation and letters including carrying out preliminary checks on subcontractors Preparing construction cost analysis, which includes analysis of quotations resulting from the tender enquiry, requesting additional and outstanding information as required. Assess site staffing levels and build programmes with the Construction Director to ascertain preliminary costs, including collating all cost information and preparing the start on site budget. Arrange and adjudicate budget settlement meetings, with the support of the wider Commercial team. Place subcontractor orders, including interviews and checking references on selected subcontractors. You will then negotiate the contract sum within the budget, including finalising costs to cover all late variations. Issue variation orders and development changes alongside providing cost advice on major variations prior to issue. You will issue revised contract drawings to subcontractors; negotiating the cost of variations including liaising between Buyers and Build Managers. You will provide a full range of pricing information for purchaser's extras. Check all costs posted to each contract, collate and reconcile all costs resulting from subcontract works, variation orders, site instructions, material order and preliminary / running costs. This will include providing monthly analysis of costs and identify possible areas of over expenditure at future dates. Check and arrange subcontractor payments, obtaining necessary authorisation for passing payments for all elements of subcontractor works. You will agree final accounts with subcontractors, ensuring all works have been carried out within budget and analysing costs to assist on future estimates. Take responsibility for the preparation of documents for the basis of external valuation with the client's agent (CSA, Stage payment schedule, Tick offs). Keep the RAMS schedule updated and issued to all relevant parties. Preparation of financial reports including: Internal Valuations/CVRs and subcontract liability reports in accordance with schedule of accounting period end dates and deadlines. Margin Analysis reports. Commercial Analysis (final margin) forecasts and Cost to Complete forecasts. Cash Flow forecasts. Turnover forecasts. De-brief reports. Place and issue sub-contract orders in accordance with Group Policy and Commercial Best Practice to budget and within programme requirements. Attend and minute all sub-contract order adjudication meetings. Compile reports on contract letting vs. estimate for each site periodically, as required. Liaise with build department on sub-contractors' performance and compliance with order conditions. Ability to deal with complex consortium sites and attend relevant meetings. Complete sub-contract orders to accord with site programmed build requirements in accordance with Group Policy and Group Rebate schemes and fully adjudicate prior to issue of documentation. Set up and regularly review with the site management team the PPQA tick sheet to facilitate sub-contract contract work payment. To liaise with company management and provide all necessary forecast and site budget information to meet the business's reporting requirements. Control and report post contract cost movements per development every month. Update CV1 and CV2 site specific reports and provide details of all 'unscheduled' and 'scheduled' order revisions i.e. Site Instructions and site purchase orders. To provide such monthly reporting as required by the Commercial Manager. Review professional fee provisions and statutory service cost, and credits, with the technical department. Ensure invoices/applications for payments are processed in accordance with Vistry Group Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract. Immediately advise management of notification of impending claim or legal action arising from a disputed claim or payment from a Sub-Contractor/service provider. Where necessary, determine a sub-contract order in accordance with Standard Terms and Conditions of Employment and liaise with Build Department in this respect. Diligently use the Vistry Group construction system to manage site project administration, including orders, variations, valuations, etc. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empowerus to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-HA1 TPBN1_UKTJ