Senior Mechanical Designer

ZipRecruiter; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service in Macclesfield seeks a Senior Mechanical Designer to create detailed mechanical drawings and support project flow. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in mechanical design and 3D modeling, along with expertise in AutoCAD and laser scanning. This position also offers a hybrid working model after the probation period, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Private health care

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Opportunity to purchase additional holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in mechanical design and 3D modelling.
• Confident with pipe specs and design constraints.
• Familiar with fabrication and pressure vessel codes.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed mechanical drawings from 3D models.
• Support laser scanning and site surveys.
• Work closely with clients to ensure project flow.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D modelling

Pipe specs and design constraints

Laser scanning

Site surveys

AutoCAD

CADWorx/Plant3D

Microsoft tools

Education

HNC in a related field

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed mechanical drawings—from 3D models to 2D general arrangements, plot plans, and pipework designs.
• Support laser scanning and site surveys, and prepare key schedules like line, valve, and tie-in point lists for smooth project flow.
• Work closely with clients and colleagues to keep everything moving forward, offering hands-on help during installation and staying engaged through regular meetings.
• Ensure every step of the mechanical services project is clear, coordinated, and successful, whether on-site or behind the scenes.

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

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