Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear solutions provider is seeking an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer at Torness Power Station, East Lothian. In this full-time role, you will ensure the safe delivery of nuclear operations while applying your expertise in industrial control systems. Qualifications include HNC/HND in engineering and industry experience, particularly in regulated environments. Join us in contributing to energy security and sustainability.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear or other regulated industries (e.g. petrochemical, pharmaceutical).
• Ability to apply high standards to fuel route work preparation and execution.
• Familiarity with safety policies and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Apply high standards to fuel route work preparation and execution.
• Provide technical fault finding, reporting, and operational oversight.
• Advise stakeholders including Senior Leadership, Operations, and Engineering teams.

Skills

Industrial control systems (PLCs, SCADA, HMIs)

Delivering engineered solutions

Fault finding and resolving engineering issues

Understanding of legislation and industry standards

Education

HNC / HND in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Edinburgh, GB, EH42 1QS

Onsite or Hybrid: Onsite

Job Title: Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Torness Power Station, East Lothian

Compensation: Attractive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF66645

Shape the Future of Nuclear Energy

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 Torness Power Station, near Dunbar, East Lothian.

The role

As an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of supporting EDF’s nuclear operations, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of fuel route works. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your technical expertise will directly contribute to the UK’s energy security and sustainability.

Day-to-day, you’ll

• Apply high standards to fuel route work preparation and execution
• Provide technical fault finding, reporting and operational oversight
• Advise stakeholders including Senior Leadership, Operations and Engineering teams
• Prepare and execute fuel route work in line with safety policies
• Ensure compliance with site licence requirements and statutory regulations

This is a full-time, onsite role based at Torness Power Station near Dunbar, East Lothian, working 37 hours per week.

Essential experience of the EC&I Engineer

• Working with industrial control systems (PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, drives, analogue systems)
• Delivering engineered solutions using electrical control equipment and instrumentation
• Fault finding and resolving engineering issues in a safe and effective manner
• Experience in nuclear or other regulated industries (e.g. petrochemical, pharmaceutical)
• Understanding of legislation, ACOP, Safe Systems of Work and industry standards

Qualifications for the EC&I Engineer

• HNC / HND in relevant engineering discipline
• 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 to undertake volunteering work
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme

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. 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.

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