Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Regulated Industry

Actemium; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share scheme

EV car scheme

Health Shield

Pension

Bonus

Flexible working

Job summary

Actemium Design is seeking Mechanical Designers and Engineers at all levels to join our growing design offices in the UK. The role covers projects from concept to detail design for nuclear, process, energy, and heavy industries.

You will lead or contribute to high-quality mechanical design deliverables, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers. Hybrid/flexible working and a competitive package are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in regulated sectors (nuclear, energy, oil & gas, process, heavy industry).
• Proficiency in 2D drawings and 3D CAD (AutoCAD, Inventor or similar).
• Knowledge of UK and international standards and regulations.
• Strong communication and analytical problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to high-quality mechanical design deliverables.
• Collaborate with EC&I, process, and project management teams.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to safe, robust, and cost-effective solutions.
• Perform calculations and design validations for fitness-for-purpose and compliance.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, safety studies and constructability workshops.
• Review technical documents and calculations; support design quality improvements.
• Share knowledge and mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Support preparation of technical specifications, project docs, procurement packages, and client proposals.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

2D CAD

3D CAD

UK/International standards

Communication

Analytical thinking

Driving licence

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Actemium Design is seeking Mechanical Designers and Engineers at all levels to join our growing design offices in the UK. The role covers projects from concept to detail design for nuclear, process, energy, and heavy industries.

You will lead or contribute to high-quality mechanical design deliverables, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers. Hybrid/flexible working and a competitive package are offered.