Principal Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Preston - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Principal Electrical Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Flexible Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Attractive Salary Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF69443

Shape the Future of Nuclear Engineering

At Cavendish Nuclear were working to create a safe and secure world together and if you join us you can play your part as a Principal Electrical Control and Instrumentation Engineer at any of our main UK locations including Warrington (Cheshire) Bristol Leicester Humberside Cumbria (Westlakes) Preston or Newbury.

The role

As a Principal Electrical Control and Instrumentation Engineer youll have a role that is out of the ordinary. Youll lead the design and delivery of complex EC&I systems that underpin critical nuclear projects. This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on energy security and national defence while advancing your career in a dynamic highly regulated environment.

Day-to-day youll be

Leading the design and delivery of electrical control and instrumentation systems for major nuclear projects.
Providing technical guidance and mentoring to engineers within the team.
Ensuring engineering solutions meet safety quality and regulatory standards.
Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges.
Overseeing project progress supporting decision-making and contributing to strategic planning.

This is a full-time role 37 hours per week. Hybrid working patterns are available with three days on site. You will be based at any of our main UK locations including Warrington (Cheshire) Bristol Leicester Humberside Cumbria (Westlakes) Preston or Newbury.

Essential experience of the Principal Electrical Control and Instrumentation Engineer:

Proven experience leading the design and delivery of complex EC&I systems in regulated industries (e.g. nuclear energy defence).
Strong understanding of safety standards compliance and technical governance.
Ability to manage and mentor engineering teams across multi-disciplinary projects.
Experience working with control systems PLCs SCADA and instrumentation technologies.
Skilled in stakeholder engagement including clients regulators and suppliers.

Qualifications for the Principal Electrical Control and Instrumentation Engineer:

Degree in Electrical Control or Instrumentation Engineering (or equivalent).
Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is highly 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 United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - ()

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 days 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 were 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 with the subject header Reasonable adjustments requirement. Were committed to building an inclusive culture where everyones free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 30/12/2025

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Job Title: Principal Electrical Control and Instrumentation EngineerLocation: Flexible Hybrid Working Arrangements Compensation: Attractive Salary BenefitsRole Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF69443Shape the Future of Nuclear EngineeringAt Cavendish Nuclear were working to crea...