Design Engineer

Join Vanguard Healthcare Solutions and help design the mobile healthcare facilities that keep critical clinical services running.

Vanguard Healthcare Solutions we are a British, privately owned, international clinical services and infrastructure provider supporting healthcare clients across the UK and worldwide.

Our purpose-designed and built modular and mobile facilities provide our clients with new or replacement Operating Theatres, Wards, Endoscopy Suites and Decontamination and diagnostic units. As part of our solution to our clients we also support them with clinical teams and equipment.

As part of our solution to our clients we also support them with clinical teams and equipment. Our values define how we do business with our customers, internally and externally:
Patient-focused;
Innovative;
Responsive;
Passionate;
Teamwork.

We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join our technical team and support the design, development and modification of our fleet of mobile healthcare units.

This is a hands-on role for someone with strong AutoCAD and Solid Works skills, a good understanding of MEP systems
, and the ability to turn technical requirements into practical, compliant design solutions.

• Producing and updating 2D drawings and 3D models using AutoCAD and Solid Works
• Developing structural and MEP design solutions for our mobile healthcare units
• Preparing manufacturing drawings, layouts, schematics and technical documentation
• Supporting designs for ventilation, water systems, medical gases, electrical installations and other MEP services
• Contributing to design reviews and ensuring designs meet relevant healthcare standards
• Working closely with Engineering, Operations and Project teams to solve technical challenges and deliver practical solutions
• Supporting design records, drawing registers and change control

You’ll have:

• Experience as a Design Engineer
• Strong AutoCAD and Solid Works capability
• A good understanding of MEP systems, particularly electrical, ventilation, plumbing.
• An engineering background in mechanical, building services, manufacturing or a related discipline
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics and technical specifications
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively as part of a wider team
• A solutions mindset and ability to self-start, being able to work independently on projects to a high standard

Experience with in healthcare, modular buildings, mobile units or another regulated environment would be an advantage, as would knowledge of HTM guidance, manufacturing processes or vehicle/coach-building structures.

• 25 days per year + UK bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Company pension
• Professional memberships reimbursed

Full job description available on request.

We aspire to create a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.