Senior Electrical Engineer

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

Job summary

A key player in nuclear engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead EC&I systems design and maintenance across nuclear facilities. This role involves ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing operational safety. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in regulated environments. This opportunity offers a hybrid working arrangement, benefits including generous holiday allowance, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering EC&I systems for regulated environments.
• Knowledge of nuclear safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams on complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and maintenance of high-integrity EC&I systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve design issues.

Skills

Designing EC&I systems

Nuclear safety standards application

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical output production

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer

Location: Flexible, UK + Hybrid Working Arrangement

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF66206

Based at one of Cavendish Nuclear's key locations – Moor Row (Cumbria), Warrington (Cheshire), Leicester (Leicestershire) or Bristol. Shape the Future of Nuclear Engineering and help create a safe and secure world.

The role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you’ll lead the design, integration and maintenance of high-integrity EC&I systems across nuclear facilities. You’ll ensure regulatory compliance, enhance operational safety and support the UK's clean energy and defence infrastructure. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of robust EC&I engineering solutions that meet nuclear safety, reliability and regulatory requirements
• Collaborating with a specialist team focused on safety-critical systems across nuclear operations and decommissioning
• Supporting multidisciplinary projects within the Engineering Business Unit and aligning with strategic programmes
• Interfacing with internal stakeholders (project managers, safety case authors, commissioning engineers) and external partners (regulators, clients, suppliers)
• Ensuring all work meets industry standards, site licence conditions and quality assurance frameworks

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity (37 hours per week) with hybrid working arrangements: three days on site at Moor Row, Warrington, Leicester or Bristol.

Essential experience

• Designing and delivering EC&I systems for regulated environments
• Applying nuclear safety standards (e.g. IEC 61508, BS EN 61511) and ensuring compliance with ONR regulations
• Working within cross-functional teams to deliver complex engineering projects across the nuclear lifecycle
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to resolve design issues and support project delivery
• Producing and reviewing technical outputs such as specifications, calculations and safety case contributions

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Instrumentation or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it is desirable

Security clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance. More details at GOV.UK: clearance levels.

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 and Be Kind Day benefits
• Development opportunities and wellbeing-focused benefits package

We are a disability confident employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please email [e-mail]. We welcome flexible working requests at interview.

Closing date: 11/11/2025