Draughtsperson

We are currently looking for a **Draughtsperson** to join our **Infrastructure and Laboratory Services **Function within the **Corporate** group.

This is a **full-time** opportunity, on a **permanent **basis. The role will be based in South Mimms, Hertfordshire. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.

**Who are we?**

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research.

Infrastructure and Laboratory Services (I&LS) provide engineering and specialist staff to deliver a safe working environment for staff, particularly in our specialist scientific facilities. They support the Agency work by having clear funded programmes to maintain the infrastructure, facilities and equipment as well as money to invest in unique scientific facilities and a centralised support process to, where appropriate, deliver efficiencies, savings and value for money. The Division has three departments:

- Facilities & Laboratory Services - day to day running & support of sites, laboratories and other specialised facilities, security, catering, cleaning, waste and 10SC liaison for 10th Floor
- Engineering - Management of engineeringly complex buildings and infrastructure, adhering to critical health and safety requirements and responding to alarms 24/7
- Specialist Project & Programme Management - of the Capital programme by providing Project Management / project engineering as required for: building alterations, lab refurbs including high containment, acquisition, installation and commissioning of new plant, equipment and digital IT and special programmes

**What’s the role?**

**Key responsibilities**:

- Responsible for the draughting, safe storage, version control and management of all site drawings, including legacy, record, and other drawings. Undertaking regular reviews to ensure all drawings are up to date and stored correctly.
- Accountable for administration of and maintaining the Engineering Drawing Document Management System (EDDMS), ensuring all drawings and drawing management packages used by ILS are kept up to date and licenses renewed as needed. Managing the receipt, identification, storage, retention and accessibility of such items. Ensuring all changes to documents are documented and controlled and protected in line with Agency Security requirements.
- Responsible for supporting the ILS Function to provide a drawing service and access to drawing information and providing training and guidance as and when required, and providing drawing layouts and options as requested by Agency staff

**Who **are we looking for?**
- Considerable experience and knowledge in drawing management and control, likely to be achieved in a similar engineering or architectural environment.
- Experience of working within a laboratory and/or high security environment
- The skills to manage a quality service with stakeholders to set priorities, objectives and timescales, successfully delivering high quality outcomes that meet the customers’ needs and gives value for money

If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification

**The selection process**:

- **Interview**, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles.

**Use of AI in Job Applications**

Applicants must ensure that anything submitted is **factually accurate and truthful**. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.

Closing date: 14th July 2024

Shortlisting date: 19th July 2024

Interview date: 30th and 31st July 2024

Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk

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