Elevations Design & Projects team are recruiting a Senior Design Draughtsperson, a key member of a market leading engineering function, responsible for leading the creation, modification and delivery of bespoke mechanical component and assembly designs for specialist applications.
The role supports both customer-specific design requirements and internal engineering projects, ensuring technically robust solutions are produced in line with specifications, quality standards and time-critical demands.
This position combines advanced CAD draughting expertise, practical engineering understanding, and team leadership to deliver accurate design outputs and support cross-functional departments such as Sales, Applications Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality.
Senior Draughtsperson Duties & Responsibilities: * Support and work closely with design/draughting personnel, promoting high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

* Interpret customer specifications, drawings and application data to define key deliverables and support the selection of suitable mechanical solutions.

* Develop an in-depth understanding of the organisation’s product range and associated applications.

* Produce detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, tolerances and assemblies for bespoke or modified designs.

* Modify and adapt standard product designs to suit non-standard equipment and applications.

* Create drawings and layouts for special test fixtures or ancillary equipment where required.

* Generate bills of materials and supporting documentation to assist purchasing, planning and manufacturing.

* Support conceptual design activities for complex or development-led engineering projects.

* Provide general engineering support and assist with departmental organisation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Senior Draughtsman Key Accountabilities * Ensure all design outputs meet specification, quality and compliance requirements.

* Allocate workloads, coordinate resources and support efficient team performance.

* Promote best practices, continuous improvement and multi-skilling within the team.

* Support and deliver training and development for draughting personnel.

* Maintain, update and ensure adherence to drawing office procedures and standards.

* Communicate daily with internal and external stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve design queries.

* Liaise with workshops, inspection and manufacturing teams regarding buildability, tolerances and concessions.

* Participate in performance reviews and support people management processes as required.

Reasonable duties within capability may also be required.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience Qualifications
* HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Skills & Knowledge
* Advanced 3D CAD proficiency.

* Strong draughting skills with excellent attention to detail.

* Ability to interpret complex specifications and engineering data.

* Competent IT user.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

* Effective problem-solving capability.

* Confident dealing with internal and externa