Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear solutions provider is seeking an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer based at Heysham 2 Power Station. This role involves ensuring safe and efficient fuel route operations. Ideal candidates will have experience with industrial control systems, engineering solutions, and compliance in regulated industries. This full-time role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading benefit

Be Kind Day

Qualifications

• Experience working with industrial control systems.
• Proven track record of delivering engineered solutions.
• Ability to resolve engineering issues safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support EDF's nuclear operations ensuring fuel route work safety.
• Provide technical fault finding and operational oversight.
• Advise stakeholders on compliance and safety.

Skills

Industrial control systems (PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, drives)

Engineering solutions using electrical control equipment

Fault finding and resolving engineering issues

Experience in nuclear or regulated industries

Understanding of legislation and industry standards

Education

HNC / HND in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Heysham 2 Power Station, Lancashire

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Compensation: Attractive Salary + Benefits

Onsite or Hybrid: Onsite

Role ID: SF66645

Overview

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 Heysham 2 Power Station, near Morecambe, Lancashire.

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 Heysham 2 Power Station, near Morecambe, Lancashire, working 37 hours per week.

Essential experience

• 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

• 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 benefit to buy or sell additional leave (opens Feb–Mar annually)
• Be Kind Day: one paid leave day per year for volunteering
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme

About Cavendish Nuclear

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.

EEO and flexibility

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please [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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