ACTEMIUM Design - Checker Mechanical Design Engineering
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£46,800
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SOC 2122 (77% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,800, and ACTEMIUM UK LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2122 (Mechanical engineers) · 77% match
- Likely 2481 (Quality control and planning engineers) · 20% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2122 Mechanical engineers Most likely code | £33,400 | £37,400 | £42,100 | £46,800 |
2481 Quality control and planning engineers Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
🚀 Are you ready to champion quality and technical excellence in Mechanical Design Engineering?
📍Location: Chorley | 💼 Type: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) | 💰 Package: Competitive Salary + Share Scheme + EV Car Scheme + Health Shield + Pension + Bonus + Benefits | 🕒 Hybrid / Flexible Working Arrangements
Actemium Design, a leading name in regulated industry engineering and part of the internationally renowned VINCI Energies group. Whether you are an established Design Engineer or aspire to drive continuous improvement in engineering standards, this role offers you the opportunity to own the mechanical design checking process and help deliver projects that define tomorrow’s industrial landscape.
Checker - Mechanical Design Engineering
As part of our Mechanical Engineering team, you will play a crucial part in ensuring our designs meet both client specifications and statutory requirements. You’ll be involved from concept to detailed design, reviewing technical output and safeguarding design integrity for key projects across nuclear and other regulated sectors.
Main Responsibilities – Mechanical Design Checking & Technical Review
- Carry out detailed technical checks of mechanical design deliverables, including calculations, drawings, specifications, and data sheets, ensuring compliance with project requirements, standards, and quality procedures.
- Review and verify mechanical engineering calculations for accuracy, robustness, and compliance with statutory, client, and industry requirements.
- Work closely with mechanical designers and engineers to provide constructive feedback, challenge assumptions, and drive continuous improvement in design quality.
- Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams (EC&I, process, project management) to coordinate cross-functional design reviews and integration.
- Support risk assessment, safety, and constructability reviews, flagging potential issues and driving early resolution.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Degree (or HNC/HND with significant experience) in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
- Extensive background in mechanical design engineering, ideally gained in a regulated sector environment (e.g., nuclear, energy, oil & gas, process or heavy industry).
- Proven experience in checking and validating engineering calculations, technical documentation, and detailed mechanical drawings.
- Familiarity with CAD platforms (AutoCAD, Inventor or similar) and mechanical design/analysis software.
- Strong working knowledge of UK and international mechanical engineering standards, codes, and statutory regulations.
- Meticulous attention to detail, analytical mindset, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills – able to deliver clear, constructive technical feedback and collaborate effectively across teams.
- Full UK driving licence or ability to travel to client sites as required.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package in line with experience, plus pension contributions, discretionary annual bonus, and Health Shield plan.
- Outstanding benefits – 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, EV car scheme, company share scheme (qualifying periods apply), and death in service insurance.
- Flexible working for enhanced work-life balance – hybrid/remote options where possible.
- Supported career development – technical training, mentoring, and the backing of a global engineering leader in VINCI Energies.
- Inclusive, supportive team environment that values every individual’s contribution and encourages technical excellence and career growth.
About Actemium Design
Actemium Design (formerly North West Projects) is a national engineering design company with a regulated industry sector focus. We offer mechanical, EC&I, process engineering and design alongside project management and control. Being part of VINCI Energies with a turnover of €14 billion, has allowed Actemium Design to grow in an exciting and sustainable manner.
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Be part of a team that ensures technical excellence and safety in mechanical engineering design. If you’re ready to use your expertise to check, challenge, and improve, join us at Actemium Design.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Mechanical engineers (SOC 2122) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~66k in sample- Middle half £38,896–59,800
- Median £48,516
- Going rate £46,800
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–42,100
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ACTEMIUM UK LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2122 going rate of £46,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.