Site Supervisor (Electrical Controls & Instrumentation)
£500 - £550
Tilbury, Essex
Duration: 12-month contract
Target Start Date: June 2026
Alecto Recruitment is partnering with a market-leading energy from waste company and together we are seeking an experienced EC&I supervisor for their ongoing project in Essex.
Role and Responsibilities
Oversee all EIC activities on site, covering electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
Serve as the primary on‑site liaison between contractors, site leadership, and engineering teams.
Support installation, testing, and commissioning to ensure key programme milestones are achieved.
Drive safe, efficient delivery in line with project schedules and quality expectations.
Provide hands‑on leadership to ensure work is completed correctly the first time.
Champion and enforce HSEQ standards, ensuring all activities follow approved RAMS.
Coordinate subcontractors and vendors to maintain progress and resolve issues promptly.
Manage defects, punch lists, and completion tasks through to final close‑out.
Assist with testing, commissioning, and fault‑finding across all EIC systems.
Identify, raise, and manage site changes, deviations, and interface challenges with the wider project team.
Skills and Qualifications
Demonstrated experience supervising EIC works on industrial or energy sector projects (EfW, power generation, oil & gas, etc.).
Strong background working within active construction and commissioning environments.
Knowledge of HV/MV/LV systems, instrumentation, and control platforms (PLC/DCS).
Solid understanding of installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning methodologies.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation.
Strong awareness of HSEQ requirements and safe systems of work.
Experience managing interfaces between electrical and mechanical disciplines.
Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.
SSSTS (or equivalent) - essential.
HV switching competence or authorisation - desirable.
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To apply for this role please send your CV or call Noah on (phone number removed) ext 218 for more information.
If you have not received a response to your application within five working days, please consider your application unsuccessful for this position.
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Salary description
£500.00 - £550.00 per day