Checker Mechanical Design Engineering

Location: Chorley, United Kingdom; hybrid/flexible working arrangements with remote options where possible

Salary: Competitive salary package in line with experience, plus discretionary annual bonus and benefits.

Company

Actemium Design is a national engineering design company focused on regulated industries, providing mechanical, EC&I, process engineering, design, project management, and project control services as part of VINCI Energies.

What you will do

• Perform detailed technical checks of mechanical design deliverables, including calculations, drawings, specifications, and data sheets.
• Review and validate mechanical engineering calculations for accuracy, robustness, and compliance.
• Collaborate with mechanical designers, engineers, EC&I, process, and project management teams during multidisciplinary design reviews.
• Support risk assessment, safety, and constructability reviews by identifying issues and driving early resolution.
• Document review outcomes within project and company quality management systems.
• Promote best practices, share knowledge, and mentor less-experienced team members.

Requirements

• Degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline, or HNC/HND with significant experience.
• Extensive mechanical design engineering experience, ideally in a regulated sector such as nuclear, energy, oil and gas, process, or heavy industry.
• Proven experience checking and validating engineering calculations, technical documentation, and detailed mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with CAD platforms such as AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar, plus mechanical design or analysis software.
• Strong knowledge of UK and international mechanical engineering standards, codes, and statutory regulations.
• Meticulous attention to detail, analytical thinking, proactive problem-solving, and process-improvement skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to provide clear technical feedback and collaborate across teams.
• Full UK driving licence or ability to travel to client sites as required.
• Some positions may be subject to UK national security clearance restrictions based on place of birth, nationality, citizenship, and residency history.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary package with pension contributions, discretionary annual bonus, and Health Shield plan.
• 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, EV car scheme, company share scheme subject to qualifying periods, and death-in-service insurance.
• Hybrid and flexible working options where possible.
• Technical training, mentoring, career development, and support from VINCI Energies.
• Inclusive and supportive environment focused on individual contribution, technical excellence, and career growth.