Head of Engineering (Facilities and Estates including Hard FM) - 67,158 p.a. +benefits

ContentsLocationAbout the jobBenefitsThings you need to knowApply and further informationLocationSouth Mimms, HertfordshireAbout the jobJob summaryWe are currently looking for a Head of Engineering with extensive facilities management experienceof complex facilities and estatesto 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 at our South Mimms, Hertfordshire site with occasional remote working a possibility, dependent upon the nature of the role. Not all roles will be suitable for remote working. Who are we? The MHRA is transforming, creating a progressive, responsive and sovereign regulator of medical products that is a fundamental requirement to achieve the innovation set out in the UK Life SciencesInfrastructure and Laboratory Services (I&LS) are part of the Corporate Division and provide engineering and specialist staff to deliver a safe working environment for staff and in particular our specialist scientific facilities.  The Engineering / Maintenance Teams primarily support the plant and equipment at the South Mimms Facility.This post will provide day to day to day technical advice, support and assistance to solve mechanical problems across the site and in particular in the specialised laboratories and facilities to ensure that safe working practices are maintained.  A key area of delivery will be to ensure the planned preventative maintence programme to ensure the site meets it statutory compliance obligations is a key part of this role.  The post will be expected to support and work as part of the wider Operations Team to ensure that the South Mimms  Site is operational 24 hours a day and provide supervision to contractors and apprentices as required. Job descriptionThe post holder will lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the effective delivery of Engineering and Maintenance for the South Mimms Site. The South Mimms is a complex site with large steam distribution system that supports the state-of-the-art facilities and specialised infrastructure to deliver the Agency’s scientific programme, including high containment and clean room facilities. They will provide a high-quality customer focused engineering services 24/7 including a planned preventative maintenance programme to meet the needs of the South Mimms Site and ensure it remains safe and compliant with relevant directives and guidelines, regularly reviewing the department activities and services to continue to meet the evolving agency science strategy.Key responsibilities: Lead the Engineering team to ensure the South Mimms Site Statutory Compliance Obligations, Planned Preventative Maintenance Programme, HSE requirements and other standards and directives are met so the site is a safe place for staff to work.Develop a strategic engineering and facility plan to ensure that site continues to meet the scientific needs of the Agency and relevant regulations, directives and guidelines including the Government Property Standards.Be the Agency Lead for Engineering interactions with the HSE or other inspecting bodies and ensure the appropriate paperwork, risk assessment and safe working practices are in place and adhered to.Identify initiate, manage and deliver projects within the Engineering Dept and wider Agency (where appropriate), ensuring clear communication and contract management is in place to allow successful project delivery within a matrix management structure on time and to budget.Person specificationThe successful candidate will have extensive experience of Facility Management ideally including Steam Systems and containment laboratories. You will have a relevant scientific or technical/engineering facility management background. You will be adept at displaying leadership behaviours at a senior level and inspiring others to move things along and make things happen. You will also be an effective decision-maker acting decisively and encouraging innovative solutions and challenges from others.BenefitsAnnual Leave: 25 days annual leave on entry, rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 30 days and pro-rata for part-time staff. PLUS 8 bank holidays Privilege Leave: 1 day  Hours of Work: 37 hours (net) per week for full time staff in all geographical locations, including London and pro rata for part-time staff Occupational Sick Pay (OSP): One month full pay/one month half pay on entry, rising by one month for each completed year of service to a maximum of five months full pay/five months half pay Mobility: Mobility clause in contracts allowing staff to be mobile across the Civil Service Civil Service Pension Scheme.  Please see the link for further information For enquiries relating to the Civil Service Pension Schemes please contact MyCSP's Pension Service Centre directly on 0300 123 6666 Flexible working to ensure staff maintain a healthy work-life balance Interest free season ticket loan or bike loan Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund Eligibility to join the Civil Service Motoring Association (CSMA) Variety of staff and Civil Service clubs On-going learning and development Things you need to knowSelection process detailsWe use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here. Online application form, including questions based on the Behaviour, Experience and Technical Success Profiles. Please ensure all application questions are completed in full; your application may not be considered if any responses are left blank. Our applications are CV blind, and our Hiring Managers will not be able to access your CV when reviewing your application. Please do not include any personal information in the supporting information section that can identify you.Interview, which can include questions based on the Behaviour, Experience, Technical and Strengths Success Profiles. Presentation as part of your interview with further details provided when you reach this stage.Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role.If you require any disability related adjustments at any point during the process, please contact ##### as soon as possible. Closing date: 31/05/2023Interview date: w.c. 12/06/2023If you need assistance applying for this role or have any other questions, please contact ##### Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirementsThis job is broadly open to the following groups:UK nationalsnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Servicerelevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Servicecertain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationalsFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.Apply and further informationOnce this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available.
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Salary67,158GBPJob gradeGrade 6Contract typePermanentBusiness areaMHRA - Enablement GroupType of roleEstatesPropertyWorking patternFull-timeNumber of jobs available1