Senior Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Cavendish Nuclear Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear solutions provider in the UK is hiring a Senior Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer. This full-time role involves designing high-integrity EC&I systems in a safety-critical environment, supporting national defense and clean energy initiatives. The position offers hybrid working and requires expertise in nuclear safety standards. Interested candidates should possess a degree in a relevant engineering discipline and ideally Chartered Engineer status. A comprehensive benefits package includes generous holiday allowances and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension contributions

Access to Digital GP and health check

Professional fees payment

Employee share scheme

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering work

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in designing EC&I systems for nuclear safety.
• Proven ability to work on complex engineering projects.
• Capacity to engage effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and integration of high-integrity EC&I systems.
• Ensure coordination and communication across projects.
• Monitor project progress and resolve issues proactively.

Skills

Design and deliver EC&I systems in regulated environments

Apply nuclear safety standards (IEC 61508, BS EN 61511)

Work within cross-functional teams

Engage with regulators, clients, and suppliers

Produce and review technical documentation

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or related discipline

Chartered Engineer status or working towards it (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Flexible, UK + Hybrid Working Arrangement

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF57033

Lead the Future of Nuclear Engineering

The role

As a Senior Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer, you lead the design, integration and maintenance of high‑integrity EC&I systems across nuclear facilities. This is a career‑defining opportunity to deliver engineering excellence in a safety‑critical environment, where your work directly supports national defence, clean energy and the future of sustainable infrastructure.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll

• Deliver high‑quality administrative and coordination support across projects and teams.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and workflow.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and reporting in line with company standards.
• Monitor progress against deadlines and proactively resolve issues to keep tasks on track.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes.

This is a full‑time role, working 37 hours per week. Hybrid working patterns are available, with an expectation of three days on site. The role is based at one of our key locations – Moor Row (Cumbria), Warrington (Cheshire), Leicester (Leicestershire) or Bristol. Travel to customer sites may be required depending on project needs.

Essential experience of the Senior Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer

• Design and deliver EC&I systems in regulated environments
• Apply nuclear safety standards such as IEC 61508 and BS EN 61511
• Work within cross‑functional teams on complex engineering projects
• Engage with regulators, clients and suppliers to resolve technical challenges
• Produce and review technical documentation including specifications and safety case contributions

Qualifications For The Senior Electrical, Control And Instrumentation Engineer

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Instrumentation or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it (preferred)

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at www.gov.uk.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Cavendish Nuclear

As a leader within the UK nuclear industry, Cavendish Nuclear, part of Babcock International Group, provides a comprehensive range of critical nuclear solutions in clean energy, defence and civil new build and decommissioning projects. Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost‑effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. Your career with us could take you anywhere within Babcock International Group – from Canada, the USA to Japan. Work with us to create a safe and secure world, together.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 05/02/2026