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Applies Engineering concepts and theories to deliver the development of designs, calculations and technical solutions for Babcock products and services across the Engineering Product Lifecycle. Works independently with occasional supervision, seeking guidance for complex situations Develops learning, skills and experience within discipline/domain. Provides mentoring to others.
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Job Title: Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer
Location: Flexible, UK + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Compensation: Attractive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
Designing Safety‑Critical Systems that Protect People, Communities and The Future
At Cavendish Nuclear we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer, at any of our main Cavendish Nuclear sites.
The role
As an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer (EC&I), you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will play a key role in supporting, safe, compliant and efficient nuclear operations by delivering high-quality EC&I Design outputs-reducing project risks, enabling regulatory approval, and contributing to successful execution of business-critical programmes.
Day-to-day, you’ll be required to
1. Create Detailed EC&I Designs – Develop accurate and compliant, electrical, control and instrument drawings.
2. Collaborate with a team focused on safety-critical and high integrity design solutions.
3. Contribute to projects within the Engineering BU, helping deliver programmes across operations and decommissioning.
4. Communicate with internal teams (e.g. engineers, project managers) (e.g. clients, regulators, suppliers) to ensure design alignment.
5. Produce designs that meet nuclear safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality procedures.
This is a full‑time role working 37 hours per week. The role can be based at one of Cavendish Nuclear’s key locations including Warrington (Cheshire), Leicester (Leicestershire), Humberside (East Yorkshire), Cumbria (Westlakes), Preston (Lancashire), Newbury (Berkshire) or Bristol. Hybrid working patterns are available, with an expectation of three days per week on site.
Essential experience of the EC&I Engineer:
6. Understanding of IEC- and IEC- standards
7. Familiar with the nuclear functional safety lifecycle
8. SIL determination and verification
9. Experience working with the safety case team
Qualifications for the EC&I Engineer:
10. HNC qualification or equivalent.
11. BTEC Level 3 in and Engineering Discipline or Equivalent with relevant experience would also be considered.
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 United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (
What we offer
12. Generous holiday allowance
13. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
14. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
15. Employee share scheme
16. Employee shopping savings portal
17. Payment of Professional Fees
18. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
19. 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.
20. ‘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
21. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
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