Senior Electrical Engineer

Babcock International Group; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and maintenance of high-integrity EC&I systems in nuclear facilities. This role offers hybrid working arrangements and requires a strong background in electrical engineering and compliance with nuclear safety standards. The ideal candidate has experience in regulated environments and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Holiday Trading options

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and delivering EC&I systems for regulated environments.
• Knowledge of nuclear safety standards and regulations.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of robust EC&I engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with a specialist team on safety-critical systems.
• Support multidisciplinary projects within the Engineering Business Unit.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and quality assurance.

Skills

Designing and delivering EC&I systems

Applying nuclear safety standards

Working within cross-functional teams

Engaging with stakeholders

Producing technical outputs

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Title : Senior Electrical Engineer

Location : Flexible, UK + Hybrid Working Arrangement

Compensation : Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type : Full time / Permanent

Role ID : SF

Shape the Future of Nuclear Engineering

At Cavendish Nuclear we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Electrical Engineer, based at one of our key locations – Moor Row (Cumbria), Warrington (Cheshire), Leicester (Leicestershire) or Bristol.

The role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer , you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You lead the design, integration and maintenance of high-integrity EC&I systems across nuclear facilities. Your work ensures regulatory compliance, enhances operational safety and supports the UK's clean energy and defence infrastructure.

Day-to-day, you’ll be

• Leading the delivery of robust EC&I engineering solutions that meet nuclear safety, reliability and regulatory requirements
• Collaborating with a specialist team focused on safety-critical systems across nuclear operations and decommissioning
• Supporting multidisciplinary projects within the Engineering Business Unit and aligning with strategic programmes
• Interfacing with internal stakeholders (project managers, safety case authors, commissioning engineers) and external partners (regulators, clients, suppliers)
• Ensuring all work meets industry standards, site licence conditions and quality assurance frameworks

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity working 37 hours per week, based at one of our key Cavendish Nuclear locations. You’ll benefit from hybrid working arrangements, with three days a week on site at either Moor Row (Cumbria), Warrington (Cheshire), Leicester (Leicestershire) or Bristol.

Essential experience of the Senior Electrical Engineer :

• Designing and delivering EC&I systems for regulated environments
• Applying nuclear safety standards (e.g. IEC , BS EN ) and ensuring compliance with ONR regulations
• Working within cross-functional teams to deliver complex engineering projects across the nuclear lifecycle
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to resolve design issues and support project delivery
• Producing and reviewing technical outputs such as specifications, calculations and safety case contributions

Qualifications for the Senior Electrical Engineer :

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Instrumentation or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it is desirable

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

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