Job Title: Senior Electrical Control and Instrumentation Engineer
Location: Flexible, UK + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Attractive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
Design the systems that keep the UK’s most complex facilities safe and secure
At Cavendish Nuclear, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Electrical Control and Instrumentation Engineer at one of our specialist nuclear sites, near a range of commutable locations across the UK.
The role
As a Senior Electrical Control and Instrumentation Engineer, you’ll lead the delivery of complex, safety‑critical electrical, control and instrumentation solutions across the nuclear lifecycle, from new facilities through to operational support and decommissioning.
Day-to-day, you’ll be required to:
Leading the design, specification and integration of electrical, control and instrumentation systemsDelivering high‑quality engineering outputs that meet nuclear safety, quality and regulatory standardsCollaborating with project teams, safety case authors, commissioning engineers and stakeholdersReviewing technical documentation, calculations and specifications for compliance and robustnessSupporting continuous improvement and innovation within safety‑critical engineering solutionsThis is a full‑time, permanent role working 37 hours per week. The role can be based at any of our main UK locations, depending on project demand including Glasgow, Leicester, Bristol, Newbury or Warrington. Hybrid working patterns are available.
Essential experience of the Senior Electrical Control and Instrumentation Engineer:
Extensive experience designing and delivering electrical, control and instrumentation systemsProven application of nuclear or highly regulated industry standards and safety requirementsExperience contributing to complex, multidisciplinary engineering projectsAbility to engage effectively with regulators, clients and technical stakeholdersExperience producing and reviewing technical specifications, calculations and safety inputsQualifications of the Senior Electrical Control and Instrumentation Engineer:
Degree qualified in an electrical, control or instrumentation engineering discipline, or equivalent experienceProfessional registration with a recognised engineering institution is desirableSecurity Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Further details are available at
What we offer
Generous holiday allowanceMatched contribution pension scheme, with life assuranceAccess to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+Employee share schemeEmployee shopping savings portalPayment of Professional FeesReservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leaveHoliday 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 charityExcellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.Cavendish
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