Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer

  • Permanent
  • Cheshire
    • Location: Cheshire
      Sector: Nuclear
      Job type: Permanent
      Salary: £40000.00 - £50000.00 per annum + Excellent benefits
      Contact: Kirsty Lockyear
      Contact email: kirsty.lockyear@highfieldps.co.uk
      Contact phone: 07460 922037
      Job ref: BBBH26607_1788272145
      Published:
      Duration:
      Expiry Date: 2026-Sep-15
      Startdate: ASAP

      Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer
      Flexible UK Locations -Warrington, Leicester, Bristol | Hybrid Working (3 Days in Office)
      £40,000-£50,000 + Excellent Benefits
      Full-Time | Permanent
      Help Shape the Future of Nuclear Engineering
      Are you an Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge nuclear projects that make a real difference?
      We’re looking for an ambitious EC&I Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering innovative radiometric characterisation and alarm systems for major nuclear programmes across the UK and internationally. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical expertise while working on safety-critical projects in one of the UK’s most highly regulated industries.
      With flexible UK locations, hybrid working, and outstanding career development opportunities, you’ll be part of a collaborative team driving engineering excellence and innovation.
      The Role
      As an EC&I Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing, developing and supporting specialist instrumentation and control systems from concept through to commissioning.
      Your responsibilities will include:

      • Developing and verifying engineering solutions that meet quality and safety requirements
      • Producing technical designs and supporting system improvements
      • Investigating technical issues and implementing effective engineering solutions
      • Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, customers and suppliers
      • Supporting installation, testing and commissioning activities
      • Providing technical support for operational systems
      • Contributing to project delivery while promoting engineering best practice
      • Supporting and mentoring junior engineers where appropriate

      What We’re Looking For
      We’re keen to hear from engineers with experience in one or more of the following:

      • Electrical, Control & Instrumentation engineering
      • Control systems engineering
      • Analogue and digital electronics
      • Radiometric or physics-based systems (desirable)
      • Working within multidisciplinary engineering teams
      • Customer and supplier liaison
      • Testing, installation and commissioning activities
      • Technical problem solving within highly regulated industries

      Qualifications

      • Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic, Control & Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline
      • Chartered Engineer status, or actively working towards professional registration

      Security Clearance
      Candidates must be eligible to obtain SC Security Clearance.
      What’s on Offer?

      • £40,000-£50,000 salary
      • Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office)
      • Flexible UK office locations
      • Generous annual leave
      • Matched pension scheme
      • Life assurance
      • Private healthcare benefits including Digital GP and annual health checks
      • Professional membership fees paid
      • Employee share scheme
      • Retail discounts and savings portal
      • Employee Assistance Programme
      • Holiday buy & sell scheme
      • Paid volunteering day each year
      • Excellent training, mentoring and career progression opportunities

      Ready to Take the Next Step?
      If you’re an EC&I Engineer looking to build your career on technically challenging, safety-critical projects while enjoying flexible working and an excellent benefits package, we’d love to hear from you.
      Apply today to be part of a team delivering engineering solutions that help shape the future of the UK’s nuclear industry.

      Your Consultant

      Kirsty Lockyear

      Principal Consultant

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