Senior Mechanical Designer

Design Services Ltd; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A mechanical design company in Macclesfield is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to create detailed mechanical drawings and support project flow on pharmaceutical sites. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in mechanical design, HNC in a related field, and is skilled in AutoCAD and 3D modelling. This position offers benefits including a company pension scheme, private health care, and opportunities for hybrid working.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Private health care

Opportunity to purchase additional holidays

Employee assistance programme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in mechanical design and 3D modelling.
• Work on a pharmaceutical site (HORUS clearance required).
• Confident with pipe specs and design constraints.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed mechanical drawings from 3D models.
• Support laser scanning and site surveys.
• Prepare key schedules for smooth project flow.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modelling

Pipe specifications

Laser scanning

Site surveys

AutoCAD

CADWorx/Plant3D

Education

HNC in a related field

Tools

Microsoft tools

Job description

Senior Mechanical Designer

What will you be doing as Senior Mechanical Designer?

Create detailed mechanical drawings—from 3D models to 2D general arrangements, plot plans, and pipework designs.

You will be supporting laser scanning and site surveys, and prepares key schedules like line, valve, and tie-in point lists for smooth project flow.

Working closely with clients and colleagues to keep everything moving forward, offering hands-on help during installation and staying engaged through regular meetings.

Whether it’s behind the scenes or on-site, we’re here to make sure every step of your mechanical services project is clear, coordinated, and successful.

What you’ll bring:

• Work on a pharmaceutical site (HORUS clearance required)
• HNC in a related field; professional membership a plus
• 5+ years’ experience in mechanical design and 3D modelling
• Confident with pipe specs and design constraints
• Familiar with laser scanning, site surveys, fabrication, and pressure vessel codes
• Skilled in AutoCAD, CADWorx/Plant3D, and Microsoft tools
• Embraces innovation and tracks project hours and progress

What’sin it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of whichinclude;

• Company Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Hybrid working is available following initial probationary period.
• Opportunity to purchase additional holidays per year (up to 5 days for full time employees)
• My Rewards – offering discounts on high street and online shopping
• Employee assistance programme
• 25days annual leave plus bank holidays

In addition, this roleoffers;

• Private health carefor you
• 25days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Overtime