Senior Electrical Control and Instrumentation Engineer
Location: Flexible, UK + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF68240
Overview
As a Senior Electrical Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer, you will play a vital role in delivering complex engineering solutions across the nuclear lifecycle—from new build to decommissioning. You will lead the design, integration and performance of safety‑critical systems that ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance in highly regulated environments. The role is full‑time, 37 hours per week, based at any of our main UK locations with hybrid working patterns and expected travel to other Cavendish and customer sites.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
* Deliver electrical, control, and instrumentation engineering designs that meet safety and regulatory standards
* Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to support nuclear projects across operations and decommissioning
* Engage with internal stakeholders, regulators, and supply chain partners to ensure compliance and integration
* Produce and review technical documentation including calculations, specifications, and safety case inputs
* Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and quality across engineering activities
Essential Experience
* Demonstrated experience designing and delivering electrical, control, and instrumentation systems
* Applying engineering standards such as IEC 61508 or BS EN 61511 within regulated environments
* Working within multi‑disciplinary teams on complex engineering projects across the lifecycle
* Collaborating with stakeholders including clients, regulators, and project teams
* Producing and reviewing high‑quality technical documentation and engineering outputs
Qualifications
* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related discipline
* Chartered status or working towards professional registration is desirable
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain UK‑Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Benefits
* 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 for buying additional leave or selling up to one working week of annual leave
* Be Kind Day – paid leave to volunteer with a chosen organisation or registered charity
* Excellent development opportunities and employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
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