EIC Site Supervisor - Contract (Hiring Immediately)

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..

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Job Description

Site Supervisor EIC (Electrical, Instrumentation & Control) – Contract

Location: Thameside ERF, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 7SG
Duration: 12-month contract with strong continuity and project visibility
Target Start Date: July 2026
Daily Rate: c.£550 per day negotiable (guideline, depending on experience and suitability)

We are delivering the Thameside Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Tilbury and are seeking an experienced EIC Site Supervisor to support a key phase of installation, testing, and commissioning. This is a hands-on, site-based contract role suited to a contractor who can integrate quickly, take ownership, and deliver from day one.

Scope of Role

• Take ownership of EIC site activities across electrical, instrumentation, and control systems

• Act as the key on-site interface between contractors, site management, and engineering teams

• Support installation, testing, and commissioning to meet programme milestones

• Drive safe, efficient execution aligned to project timelines and quality standards

• Provide practical, on-the-ground leadership to ensure work is delivered right first time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and enforce HSEQ standards, ensuring all works are carried out in line with approved RAMS

• Coordinate subcontractors and vendors to maintain progress and resolve issues quickly

• Manage defects, punch lists, and completion activities through to close-out

• Support testing, commissioning, and fault-finding across EIC systems

• Raise and manage site changes, deviations, and interface issues with the wider project team

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in EIC supervision on industrial or energy projects (EfW, power, oil & gas, etc.)

• Strong background working in live construction and commissioning environments

Technical Requirements

• Experience with HV/MV/LV systems, instrumentation, and control systems (PLC/DCS)

• Strong understanding of installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning processes

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and documentation

• Solid knowledge of HSEQ requirements and safe systems of work

• Experience managing interfaces between electrical and mechanical systems

Qualifications & Logistics

• Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent experience

• SSSTS (or equivalent) – essential

• HV switching or authorisation (advantageous)

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and site reporting tools

Additional Information

Why This Contract?

• Major Energy-from-Waste project with a leading OEM

• 12-month contract with strong continuity and project visibility

• c.£550/day rate (outside IR35)

• Immediate start with an experienced and collaborative site team

• Opportunity for continued work on future Kanadevia Inova projects, subject to performance

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.