Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Babcock International; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in nuclear solutions is seeking an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer to develop and support radiometric characterisation systems. This full-time role, open for candidates with an engineering degree, requires collaboration in dynamic projects and offers flexible working arrangements. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety standards, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to nuclear safety and innovation. Benefits include generous holidays, pension scheme, and health support.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for reservists

Holiday Trading benefit

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate in multi-discipline teams on varied projects.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with stakeholders.
• Experience in providing post-installation and technical support.
• Capacity to liaise effectively with customers on installation.
• Must have a background in EC&I or relevant physics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and verify technical solutions meeting safety standards.
• Lead investigations and structural design improvements.
• Collaborate with teams and manage specifications.
• Support project execution and mentor junior engineers.
• Promote health, safety, and engineering excellence.

Skills

Collaboration in multi-discipline teams

Effective communication

Technical support

On-site liaison

Knowledge of EC&I, Physics, or Radiometric

Experience in control systems

Analog/digital electronics proficiency

Education

Engineering degree in relevant discipline

Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards it

Job description

Job Title: Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Flexible + Hybrid Working Arrangement

Compensation: Attractive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF68278

Shape the Future of Nuclear Safety

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, based at one of our key locations Moor Row, (Cumbria), Warrington (Cheshire), Leicester (Leicestershire) or Bristol.

The role

As an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be at the heart of developing, delivering, and supporting radiometric characterisation and alarm systems across the UK and internationally. This is a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to contribute to nuclear safety and innovation, while advancing your career in a highly specialised and impactful field.

Day-to-day, you’ll

• Develop and verify technical solutions, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards
• Lead investigations and drive design improvements across projects
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to manage specifications and delivery
• Support project execution and mentor junior engineers
• Promote engineering excellence, health and safety, and cultural change across the business

This is a full-time role with a 37-hour working week, based at one of our key locations Moor Row, (Cumbria), Warrington (Cheshire), Leicester (Leicestershire) or Bristol. Hybrid working patterns are available, with an expectation of 3 days per week in the office.

Essential experience of the Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer

• Working collaboratively in multi-discipline teams across varied project types
• Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Delivering systems input and providing post-installation or third-line technical support
• Liaising with customers and suppliers on-site for testing, installation, and commissioning
• Background in EC&I, Physics, or Radiometric, with experience in control systems and analogue/digital electronics

Qualifications for the Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer

• Engineering degree (or equivalent) in electronics, control and instrumentation, or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards it

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 (www.gov.uk)

What we offer

• 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 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 charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

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. Together, we’re innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. 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.

Closing date: 01/01/2026

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