Principal Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer to join their team in Carlisle. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in the nuclear sector, focusing on decommissioning and energy security. You will manage engineering activities, ensuring compliance with standards and delivering technical excellence. With hybrid working arrangements and a commitment to safety, this role is ideal for those looking to make a difference in a secure and innovative environment. Join a team dedicated to achieving net-zero commitments and supporting energy sustainability.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Employee share scheme

Shopping savings portal

Payment of professional fees

Special paid leave for Reservists

Holiday Trading scheme

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams on various engineering projects.
• Strong communication skills to interface with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering and technical activities across projects.
• Review and approve deliverables under your control.
• Conduct technical investigations for design improvements.

Skills

Engineering Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Investigations

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

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Principal Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer, Carlisle

Client: Babcock International Group

Location: Carlisle, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 04c793b80e83

Job Views: 6

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description

Role Title: Principal EC&I Engineer

Location: Preston, Cumbria or Warrington + Hybrid Working Arrangement

Compensation: Competitive Salary & Benefits

Role Type: Full-time / Permanent

Role ID: SF

At Cavendish Nuclear, we’re committed to creating a safe and secure world. Join us as a Principal EC&I Engineer at either our Preston or Warrington sites and contribute to our mission.

The Role

This role is unique and impactful. It involves working within our Cavendish Nuclear business, supporting projects from decommissioning nuclear facilities and supporting the Continuous at Sea Deterrent to building and operating nuclear power plants. Our goal is to clean up nuclear legacy, support energy security, and meet net-zero commitments.

As a Principal EC&I Engineer, you will be responsible for managing engineering and technical activities across projects, applying your process and domain knowledge.

• Manage customer relationships, interface with clients and supply chain on design issues, and assist with procurement specifications.
• Ensure procedures, codes, and standards are correctly applied to engineering activities.
• Review, verify, and approve all deliverables under your control and supervision.
• Conduct technical investigations and analyses for problem-solving and design improvements.
• Produce and review calculations, analyses, technical reports, specifications, and method statements.
• Act as Technical Authority or Engineering Lead when authorized.

This is a full-time role (37 hours/week) with hybrid working arrangements.

Essential Experience

• Experience working collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams on various project types.
• Proven experience with a variety of tasks in engineering projects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface effectively with other disciplines.

Essential Qualifications

• An engineering degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, with demonstrable experience.

Security Clearance

The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance. Further details are available upon request.

What We Offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Employee share scheme.
• Shopping savings portal.
• Payment of professional fees.
• Special paid leave for Reservists.
• Holiday Trading scheme.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering.