ACTEMIUM Design - Engineering Manager

At ACTEMIUM Design, we don’t just deliver projects—we shape solutions that matter.

We are recruiting an Engineering Manager to lead design and technical operations for our Whitehaven office. As Engineering Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our technical operations—guiding multi‑disciplinary teams, shaping engineering strategy and ensuring our projects are delivered with precision, quality and purpose.

You will:

• Champion engineering and design excellence across every stage of project delivery
• Lead, mentor and empower a talented engineering department
• Allocate expertise strategically to maximise capability and performance
• Build trusted relationships with customers and internal partners, becoming a key voice in project success

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualifications with experience working on multi-disciplinary projects in nuclear or regulated industries.
• Proven experience leading diverse engineering teams (including site‑based or seconded staff)
• Strong understanding and implementation of relevant design codes, standards and procedures

• Competitive salary, annual bonus, pension and comprehensive benefits package.
• Company share scheme, EV car scheme and healthcare provision.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where operationally possible.
• Continued professional development, training and clear progression opportunities within VINCI Energies.
• Supportive team culture and the opportunity to work on challenging and innovative projects.

We are an award‑winning team, delivering projects of strategic, national importance across the full lifecycle—from initial concept and consultancy through to detailed design and delivery. Recognised as industry experts in the nuclear and highly regulated industry sectors, our expertise covers electrical, mechanical and process engineering design solutions and project management. Built on over 40 years’ of engineering excellence, we are driven by a commitment to quality, compliance, and delivering solutions that make a real impact.

As part of VINCI Energies, a €74BN global group operating in 57 countries, we combine the agility of a specialist business with the strength and stability of an international leader.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain a level of security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels -  ().