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Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Job in Warrington, Cheshire, MK46, England, UK
Listing for: Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 63500 GBP Yearly GBP 63500.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer
Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer
Flexible location - Warrington, Leicester, Bristol | Hybrid Working (3 Days in Office)
£51,500-£63,500 + Outstanding Benefits
Full-Time | Permanent

Lead the Delivery of Safety-Critical Nuclear Projects
Are you a Senior EC&I Engineer looking to take the lead on technically complex projects within one of the UK's most exciting and highly regulated industries?
We're seeking an experienced Senior Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join a growing multidisciplinary engineering team delivering innovative solutions across major nuclear and defence programmes. You'll play a key role in designing, integrating and supporting high-integrity EC&I systems that underpin some of the UK's most critical infrastructure.
This is an excellent opportunity to combine technical leadership with genuine career progression, working alongside industry experts on projects that have a lasting impact.

The Role
As a Senior EC&I Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to commissioning and operational support.
Your responsibilities will include:

Leading the design and delivery of Electrical, Control & Instrumentation systems for safety-critical facilities
Producing and reviewing technical documentation, specifications and engineering calculations
Contributing to safety case documentation and ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards
Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex projects
Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
Liaising with clients, regulators, suppliers and project stakeholders
Supporting installation, testing and commissioning activities where required
Driving engineering best practice, continuous improvement and technical excellence

What We're Looking For
You'll ideally have experience in:

Designing and delivering EC&I systems within highly regulated industries
Nuclear, defence, energy or other safety-critical environments
Functional Safety standards including IEC 61508 and BS EN 61511
Control systems, instrumentation and electrical engineering design
Producing engineering specifications, reports and technical documentation
Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams
Managing technical interfaces with clients and suppliers
Solving complex engineering challenges throughout the project lifecycleQualifications

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

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain SC Security Clearance.
What's on Offer?

£51,500-£63,500 salary
Hybrid working (typically 3 days per week in the office)
Flexible office locations across Warrington, Leicester and Bristol
Generous annual leave
Matched pension scheme with life assurance
Private healthcare benefits including Digital GP and annual health checks
Professional membership fees paid
Employee share scheme
Retail discounts and savings portal
Holiday buy & sell scheme
Paid volunteering day each year
Employee Assistance Programme
Structured career development, training and support towards Chartership
Excellent long-term career progression within a growing engineering organisation

Why Join?
This is your opportunity to work on nationally significant programmes where your expertise will directly contribute to the delivery of safe, innovative engineering solutions. You'll join a collaborative team that values technical excellence, professional development and flexible working while offering genuine opportunities to progress your career.
Apply today and help shape the future of the UK's nuclear and defence industries
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
Additional Information / Benefits
Excellent benefits
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