Principal Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer
Babcock InternationalEngland, United Kingdom • England, United Kingdom • Harborough, England, United Kingdom • Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Posted March 21, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Cavendish Nuclear is a team of c5,000 specialists and a core part of Babcock International Group, working on projects critical to energy security and national protection.
Job Description
As a Principal Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer, you'll lead the design and delivery of complex EC&I systems that support safe and efficient nuclear operations, shape the future of clean energy and national defence, and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges.
Requirements
- 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
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering or a related discipline
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards it
- Security Clearance
Benefits
- 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
- ‘Be Kind Day’
- Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing