Principal EC&I Engineer - Nuclear Systems & Safety

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension

Digital GP and health checks

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping portal

Professional Fees support

Special paid leave for reservists

Be Kind Day

Development opportunities

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear is recruiting a Principal Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer to shape the design and delivery of EC&I systems for safe nuclear operations. Based at one of our key UK locations with a flexible hybrid arrangement, you will lead complex engineering work across the product lifecycle.

You will apply engineering concepts, provide technical direction, mentor others, and ensure high-quality outputs while balancing national defence and energy security priorities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/EC&I Engineering or related field.
• Experience leading EC&I design for nuclear projects.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex EC&I systems for nuclear operations.
• Provide technical direction across engineering activities and product lifecycle.
• Coach, mentor and manage project delivery and engineering teams.

Skills

EC&I design

Leadership

Systems engineering

Nuclear safety

Technical mentoring

Education

Electrical/EC&I Engineering degree

Job description

Cavendish Nuclear is recruiting a Principal Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer to shape the design and delivery of EC&I systems for safe nuclear operations. Based at one of our key UK locations with a flexible hybrid arrangement, you will lead complex engineering work across the product lifecycle.

You will apply engineering concepts, provide technical direction, mentor others, and ensure high-quality outputs while balancing national defence and energy security priorities.