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EC&I Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 6/23/25
  • END DATE: 6/19/26
  • PAY RATE: $45.0 /HR
Cavendish Nuclear ROLE PROFILE Page 1 of 3 Job Title: Senior Engineer Location: TBC Reports to: This role typically  reports to a (Senior)  Engineering Manager,  Principal Engineer,  Programme Manager,  (Senior) Project  Manager, (Senior)  Business Manager Function: Business Delivery Unit  Line Management  Responsibility? No Date created: July 2020 Approved by: Brian Robinson – August 2020 Job Purpose The Senior Engineer manages the delivery of engineering and technical activities, through the  application of process, domain knowledge and experience. At this level; an experienced engineer, high level of developed knowledge in a specialist subject  area, resolves specific technical issues and problems, compiles technical reports and  accompanying presentations, provides, reviews and adheres to specifications in accordance with  stakeholder requirements. Coaches, mentors and assists others on matters pertaining to their  own discipline, developing business awareness, builds strong working relationships with  stakeholders, works independently with limited technical direction or as part of a small team. Key Responsibilities This is the level for an experienced engineer working with a high level of developed knowledge in  a specialist subject area; the role is directly accountable for designs, developments and  determines solutions to problems and issues within a specialist subject area. Able to work on a range of engineering problems involving high levels of complexity &  uncertainty. Provides help and direction to less experienced team members to support both their  effective working, and their development. The role must be fully aware of and adhere to Health & Safety standards and be fully familiar with  all authorised documentation, Good Practice Guides and ISO standards. 1. Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams 2. Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship  development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business,  resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and  informed of progress 3. Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to  engineering and technical activities 4. Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to  engineering and technical activities. 5. Contribute to Project Safety Assessment process 6. Ensure task and project risks are communicated and managed appropriately 7. Produce, review and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis  documentation and technical reports as assigned Cavendish Nuclear ROLE PROFILE Page 2 of 3 8. Assessing the implications of changes, concessions and queries 9. Maintaining the engineering configuration, ensuring the overall design intent and integrity  is maintained throughout design lifecycle 10. Evaluate technical issues in order to develop proposals for investigations and/or solutions,  including process improvements 11. Provide support to the Project Manager for the planning, control and delivery of tasks and  projects 12. Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority 13. Act as Technical Authority or Engineering Lead when authorised to do so. 14. Ensure application of highest standards for health and safety in immediate area of  responsibility and ensure all team members across engineering co-operate with respect to  company standards about matters on health, safety and environment, ethics and  behaviours 15. Keep up to date in relevant technical areas and develop skills and capabilities to be able to  provide effective delivery. Maintain knowledge of Industry best practice, promote a  culture of engineering best practice, support in driving cultural development and change 16. Contribute to learning from experience (LfE). requirement, during and post project 17. Support business development opportunities  18. Exercise care for own health and safety and that of others as defined by Health and Safety  legislation, adhere to endorsed Company policy, procedures and delegations (e.g. Health  & Safety, Diversity & Inclusion, Performance & Development Reviews and Finance etc.)  Ensure application of highest standards for health and safety in immediate area of  responsibility and ensure individual co-operation with respect to company standards  about matters on health, safety and environment, ethics and behaviours 19. Support the business winning process through input into or review of tender  requirements, including estimates Experience/Qualifications/Skills Essential: ? Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant engineering discipline,  with significant demonstrable experience ? Chartered Engineer status (or actively working toward Chartered Status) ? Experience in working collaboratively in multi-discipline teams to deliver activities  on a range of project types ? Demonstrable experience in covering a variety of tasks across a range of complexities ? Good communications skills and the ability to interface with other disciplines Desirable: ? Member of relevant institute or significant demonstrable engineering experience and  capable of registration with the Engineering Council ? Experience in managing engineering scope for Projects from concept design to full  Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) ? Breadth and depth of experience in a range of commercial or defence projects Minimum level of Qualifications to be verified (*N.B. only qualifications essential to the requirements of the role need to be checked) Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant engineering discipline, with  significant demonstrable experience Cavendish Nuclear ROLE PROFILE Page 3 of 3 Behaviours Refer to Group Capability Framework: Team Members OR (if role requires line management  responsibilities) First Line Leader/Professional Specialist Special Requirements Cavendish Nuclear is an international services company and travel may be required to fulfil the  responsibilities of the role Further Information 

Senior Architectural Technician
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 6/9/25
  • PAY RATE: $50.0 /HR
***ASW Qualifications & CV verification process applies and must be followed for this job posting including an uploaded declaration if your candidate is selected for interview*** **Same role as JP14514** Start date: ASAP Location: Dalton Avenue, Warrington - 3 days per week. Location preference Birchwood, but potentially interested in those that can work out of Bristol hub IR35: Inside Duration: 52 Weeks Pay Rate: £40 - £50 per hour Umbrella Security Clearance: UK - Security Check (SC) Role is Architectural bias To service TMF resource demands; programme requiring resources from July. Project: This role is specifically for TMF: The UK Tails Management Facility. This is a facility in Capenhurst, Chester UK, operated by Urenco ChemPlants Limited. It processes depleted uranium hexafluoride, also known as "tails," from Urenco's European enrichment facilities. The facility converts these tails into a lower-hazard form, uranium oxide for long-term storage or potential future reuse. Senior Architectural Technician Warrington (preference) Role Summary An exciting opportunity to join the Civil, Structural and Architectural (CS&A) team within Cavendish Nuclear, the UK’s leading supplier to the nuclear industry and a growing global force. The breadth of our expertise means we are able to offer unrivalled experience and specialist knowledge across all aspects of the nuclear life cycle, from design and build, through operations and maintenance, to decommissioning, waste management and remediation. You will form a leading role within a dynamic design team undertaking traditional, bespoke and innovative designs supporting the full suite of architectural deliverables for nuclear decommissioning and nuclear new build projects, as well as support to operating nuclear sites. The projects you undertake will principally be in relation to the design and detail of buildings and spatial layout associated with state-of-the-art mechanical handling equipment and associated process and electrical systems, but can also involve stand-alone architectural tasks for a range of sectors. There may be requirements to visit sites for architectural inspections and surveys, and will be undertaken primarily for sites across UK with some projects based internationally. You will provide technical guidance and support to projects, plus support and mentor other members of the CS&A team. Due to our vast experience within the nuclear industry, we are often trusted to undertake projects through the entire project lifecycle, and you will therefore have an opportunity to be involved in projects from initial feasibility and concept stage to engineering and detailed design, overseeing construction right through to eventual decommissioning. This is particularly unique within a consultancy environment and what makes our projects and work so rewarding. Responsibilities:
  • Delivering Nuclear design work, inspections and construction site support on projects for a range of public and private sector clients within the UK and overseas. Work encompasses the full lifecycle of a project.
  • Supporting the preparation of designs for buildings of varying complexity, including production of relevant models and drawings using Autodesk products, particularly Revit and AutoCAD, throughout the various stages of the design process.
  • Working with integrated multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high profile projects. Confident with working in a collaborative environment and utilising federated models to ensure a coordinated and integrated architectural design.
  • Provide technical support to other members of the team.
  • Ensure all work to be carried out with a positive attitude toward safety within the design, the office environment and during the construction phase.
  • Assisting and mentoring team members to promote their technical and professional development.
  • Provide support in the solution of problems that may arise during the design, fabrication, construction, installation, commissioning and decommissioning phases.
  • As specified by the Technical Lead on projects, provide progress updates and accurately report the estimate to complete assigned tasks.
  • Responsible for ensuring, as far as possible, the correctness of their own work and for checking other relevant output.
  • Must be a self-starter who is able to confidently produce quality outputs with autonomy, minimal supervision, and technical leadership to enhance the architectural capability of the team.
  • Understand and support the process for developing and implementing BIM Level 2 compliant systems and processes.
  • A good understanding of current design codes including Building Regulations and the application of these within building design.
  • Familiarity and experience with the typical suite of architectural deliverables, including but not limited to the production of GA layouts, sections, elevations, fire strategy drawings, wall type drawings, setting-out drawings, schedules, finishes, specifications, envelope details, waterproofing details, firestopping and insulation, planning drawings etc.
Qualification Requirements:
  • HNC/HND qualified in Architectural Technology or a related subject. 5+ years’ experience in the Architectural delivery of complex and highly serviced buildings.
  • Preference to be working towards or achieved CIAT membership or chartership.
Experience Required:
  • Significant and proven experience in the design and detailing of buildings and associated architectural elements.
  • It would be advantageous, but not necessary, to have previous experience within the nuclear industry. Experience and understanding of multi-discipline design within a BIM environment.
  • Conversant with Autodesk products with a minimum of 2 years project experience on Revit and Navisworks.
Location:
  • Although this is a location flexible position, the base location for this project role is Birchwood in Warrington, with regular office attendance required.
Security
  • Successful candidate must be able to achieve the appropriate security clearance level for this role.
 

Senior EC&I Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 3/6/25
  • PAY RATE: $58.0 /HR
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an engineering business with over 40 years’ experience across civil nuclear, defence and nuclear consultancy work to recruit a Senior EC&I Engineer on a 12 month+ contract for its Aldermaston site. The Senior EC&I Engineer role comes with an hourly rate between £55 - £58 an hour based on experience, Outside IR35. This role will require DV clearances, please only apply if you are able to obtain this and hold a minimum of SC clearances.                   Key skills  
  • Broad based engineering experience in design and manufacturing
  • Design of electrical systems
  • Low voltage control gear
  • Control systems
    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Senior EC&I Engineer  
  • A base rate between £55 - £58 per hour.
  • Hybrid working
  • Outside IR35
  • Long term contract – 12+ months
  • 9 day fortnight working arrangements.
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Principal EC&I Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 7/28/25
  • END DATE: 7/24/26
  • PAY RATE: $78.0 /HR
Cavendish Nuclear ROLE PROFILE  Page 1 of 3 Job Title: Principal Engineer Location: TBC Reports to: This role typically  reports to a (Senior)  Engineering Manager,  Programme Manager,  (Senior) Project  Manager, (Senior)  Business Manager  Function: Business Delivery Unit  Line Management  Responsibility? Yes Date created: July 2020 Approved by: Brian Robinson – August 2020 Job Purpose The Principal Engineer provides leadership in the delivery of engineering and technical activities  through the application of process, domain knowledge and experience. At this level; an experienced engineer, has a breadth of engineering knowledge & experience,  resolves a range of technical issues and problems, compiles technical reports and accompanying  presentations, provides, reviews and adheres to specifications in accordance with stakeholder  requirements. Coaches, mentors and assists others on matters pertaining to their own discipline,  developing business awareness, builds strong working relationships with stakeholders, works  independently with limited technical direction or as part of a small team.  Key Responsibilities This is the level for an experienced engineer working as a subject matter expert in a specialist  subject area (e.g. an engineering sub function). Understands concepts and principles, shapes,  designs, developments and determines a solution to functional issues personally undertakes the  most complex work within the subject area. Extends their business knowledge base in the subject  area. Provides help and direction to less experienced team members to support both their  effective working, and their development, provides coaching and assistance to others.  The role must be fully aware of and adhere to Health & Safety standards and be fully familiar with  all authorised documentation, Good Practice Guides and ISO standards. 1. Ensure effective management of multi discipline teams to ensure timely & efficient  delivery of engineering work to meet customer agreed scope  2. Supervise engineers/technical specialists  3. Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams  4. Ensure effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship  development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business,  resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and  informed of progress  5. Ensure technical management of the engineering output to ensure delivery of technical  solutions in line with agreed technical scope  6. Produce, review, verify and approve outputs including: calculations, analyses, technical  reports, technical specifications and method statements  7. Ensure that adequate review, verification and approval is undertaken on all their  deliverables and for those under their direct control and supervision  Cavendish Nuclear ROLE PROFILE  Page 2 of 3 8. Ensure that procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to  engineering and technical activities  9. Ensure application of highest standards for health and safety in immediate area of  responsibility and ensure all team members across engineering co-operate with respect to  company standards about matters on health, safety and environment, ethics and  behaviours  10. Manage resource demands and development of capability skills to match needs of  assigned work scopes  11. Ensure project and technical audits and review are planned & executed in order to impart  learning and experience as appropriate and in line with agreed standards  12. Maintain knowledge of Industry best practice, promote a culture of engineering best  practice, provide leadership and assist in driving cultural development and change  13. Contribute to learning from experience (LfE). requirement, during and post project  14. Support business development opportunities.  15. Exercise care for own health and safety and that of others as defined by Health and Safety  legislation, adhere to endorsed Company policy, procedures and delegations (e.g. Health  & Safety, Diversity & Inclusion, Performance & Development Reviews and Finance etc.)  Ensure application of highest standards for health and safety in immediate area of  responsibility and ensure all team members across engineering co-operate with respect to  company standards about matters on health, safety and environment, ethics and  behaviours  16. Support the business winning process through input into or review of tender  requirements, including estimates  17. Leading Self: Is a role model, demonstrating Cavendish principles, promoting health,  safety and wellbeing, respect and inclusion  18. Leading Others: Owns the performance and development of their team members,  including effective and ongoing communication and feedback  19. Leading Resources: Responsible for effective planning and organisation of resources to deliver on customer promises  Experience/Qualifications/Skills Essential:  · Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant engineering discipline,  with significant demonstrable experience  · Chartered Engineer status  · Demonstrable experience in managing teams to deliver analysis activities on a range  of project types  · Demonstrable experience in covering a variety of tasks across a range of  complexities  · Excellent communications skills and the ability to interface with other disciplines  Desirable: · Member of relevant institute or significant demonstrable engineering experience and  capable of registration with the Engineering Council  · Experience in managing engineering scope for Projects from concept design to full  Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC)  · Breadth and depth of experience in a range of commercial or defence projects  Cavendish Nuclear ROLE PROFILE  Page 3 of 3 Minimum level of Qualifications to be verified (*N.B. only qualifications essential to the requirements of the role need to be checked) Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant engineering discipline, with  significant demonstrable experience  Behaviours Refer to Group Capability Framework: Team Members OR (if role requires line management  responsibilities) First Line Leader/Professional Specialist  Special Requirements Cavendish Nuclear is an international services company and travel may be required to fulfil the  responsibilities of the role  Further Information 

Senior EC&I Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 6/28/25
  • END DATE: 6/26/26
  • PAY RATE: $60.0 /HR
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a sustainable infrastructure company that leads on decommissioning and new build projects across the UK to recruit 5 Senior EC&I Engineers on a 52 week contract for its Warrington offices.     The Senior EC&I Engineers comes with an hourly rate between £45 - £60 per hour, Inside IR35. Key skills required for the Senior EC&I Engineer role  
  • A degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Chartership, or working towards chartership
  • Experience in EC&I Engineering design
  • Production of EC&I Design concepts (SLD’s, BCD’s, Cable Schedules, Layouts, Calculations)
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Electrical Technician role  
  • An hourly rate between £45 - £60 per hour (based on experience)
  • Hybrid working
  • 52 week contract
  • Inside IR35

Process Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 7/1/25
  • PAY RATE: $50.0 /HR
Process Engineer Warrington – Birchwood Permanent An opportunity for a Process Engineer has arisen to join the process team within Cavendish Nuclear working within their nuclear business unit in Birchwood, Warrington.  They are part of the FTSE 250 defence and engineering global organisation Babcock International,  within this role you would be working within exciting large-scale nuclear design, manufacture and  support projects.  We’re based at a number of sites in the UK and overseas. The business continues to win new work  and grow at a significant pace; as a result we are recruiting for talented, enthusiastic and driven  engineers. Role Responsibilities   ? Working in accordance with the Being Cavendish Nuclear Principles. ? Ensuring that, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical  activities. ? Producing calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design base documentation and technical  reports. ? Supervising designers in the production of drawings and engineering models. ? Producing technical specifications, providing technical support throughout the design, construction,  installation, commissioning, operation and decommissioning phases of the project to ensure that the  Design Intent is maintained. ? Carrying out design risk assessments. ? Reviewing design changes. ? Assessing concessions and technical queries. ? Raising design quality plans for single discipline work packages. ? Preparing designs for hazard identification and HAZOP studies. Role Qualifications & Requirements ? Engineering or Science degree qualified

Senior Engineering Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a fully integrated solution provider that delivers a wide spectrum of services across project lifecycles to the nuclear and defence sectors to recruit a Senior Engineering Manager for a major nuclear client site near the Greater Reading area.   The Senior Engineering Manager will play a leadership position and comes with a base salary starting at £75,000 per annum and comes with a bonus, car, and a range of other benefits. If you’re an Engineering Manager or project professional looking to work in highly complex projects, then submit your CV today. Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Engineering Manager role Reporting to the Director of Projects, you will:  
  • Have accountability for technical delivery of projects to a variety of programmes.
  • Develop and support in bid/project management.
  • Hold recruitment responsibilities.
  • Act as an interface with clients.
  • Ensure the continual update of engineering libraries.
  • Liaise with clients, principal project engineers and key stakeholders.
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Key skills required for the Senior Engineering Manager role  
  • A degree or HND in an engineering related discipline
  • Experience operating in a senior capacity across the delivery of engineering relates projects.
  • Mechanically biased
  • Managerial experience.
Salary and benefits of the Senior Engineering Manager role  
  • A base salary between £75,000 - £80,000 per annum.
  • Company car
  • Bonus
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
  • Private healthcare
 

Requirements Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/1/25
  • END DATE: 8/7/26
  • PAY RATE: $63.0 /HR

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Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a business experienced across decommissioning, waste management, and more recently from engineering design, R&D, and refurbishment to recruit a Requirements Engineer on a 12 month contract for its Aldermaston site.

 

The Requirements Engineer role comes with an hour rate between £60 and £63 an hour.

 

As a Requirement Engineer you will provide expertise to multiple programmes responsibility working closely with, and advising appropriately, the Project Manager or Engineering Task Manager, to ensure that Systems Engineering methods, tools and processes are used to best effect.

 

 

Key skills

 
  • Experience utilising DOORS (ideally at practitioner level)
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent in engineering supported by practical experience or equivalent
  • Experience of applied abstract modelling techniques in support of lifecycle processes (e.g. Use Cases, Context Diagrams, etc.)
  • Experience of system design and specification including interface design and specification.
  • Basic understanding of the UK Nuclear Industry

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Requirements Engineer.

 
  • Hourly rate between £60 and £63 per hour.
  • 12 month + contract
  • Candidates must hold SC at a minimum and be able to obtain DV clearance.
  • Outside IR35

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Electrical Technician
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 6/1/25
  • END DATE: 12/31/26
  • PAY RATE: $38.17 /HR

https://nsgltd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=fb152811-2f3e-4706-8cff-c5877dfbb4c8 Electrical Technician (Nuclear)

12 Months +

Berkshire

£38.14 per hour

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We are recruiting for an Electrical Technician with experience within the Nuclear sector for a role on a busy site in Berkshire.

 

Responsibilities include:

  • Installation and commissioning of instrumentation
  • Electrical inspection and testing
  • Completion of electrical test certificates
  • Carry out diagnostics and problem solving for electrical and instrument systems
  • Calibration of instrumented systems
  • Acceptance and hand-back of PTWs
  • Performing all assigned tasks to agreed Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards and demonstrate a commitment to attaining high levels of HSE performance

 

You will need to possess experience of electrical installations and a sound knowledge control systems and process instrumentation.

 

Essential Requirements:

  • Degree Qualified or relevant experience to an equivalent level
  • Previous EC&I commissioning experience gained within Nuclear projects
  • A proven track record of delivering to set deadlines within an electrical, control and instrumentation team  
  • 17th Edition Wiring Regulations
  • City & Guilds 2394 & 2935 is desirable for this role
  • Ability to communicate effectively with onsite team
  • IT literate with experience of MS Office

 

To be considered this role you must have current SC clearance or higher. If you are interested in finding out more, you can call Gemma Harfield on 02392 288 209 or email [email protected]