Job Description
Role: Electrical Project Supervisor (FTC)
Type: 18‑month to 2‑year contract
Location: Maidstone (outskirts)
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:30
Our client, a leading international manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Supervisor to join their projects team on a fixed‑term contract basis. This role plays a key part in delivering a wide range of electrical and process control projects within a fast‑paced industrial environment. The Electrical Project Supervisor supports the full lifecycle of project delivery, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.
Responsibilities
* Assist with the review of project design requirements, including equipment layouts and process arrangements.
* Support delivery of electrical and control system projects across site, including systems ranging from 110 V to 3.5 kV and PLC/DCS upgrades.
* Undertake P&ID and drawing reviews, working closely with suppliers and on‑site stakeholders to ensure alignment.
* Generate I/O lists and control system schedules based on P&ID information.
* Provide assistance with fault finding and optimisation of Siemens S7 PLCs and ABB drive equipment.
* Assist in the creation and modification of electrical drawings and schematics.
* Liaise with OEMs, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure project scope and requirements are clearly defined and understood.
* Contribute to planning and coordination of project activities to ensure effective use of time and resources in a busy environment.
* Assist in sourcing and coordinating specialist resources where required to support bespoke solutions.
* Review and support approval of engineering documentation prior to release and implementation.
* Support control of project budgets and associated documentation.
* Help ensure delivery of project outputs to required standards, timescales and budgets.
Qualifications
* Qualified in Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND, degree level or equivalent experience).
* Previous project management experience in a similar environment.
* Good understanding of electrical distribution systems and industrial controls.
* Familiarity with PLC systems and industrial automation (Siemens S7 or similar).
* Experience working with drive systems (ABB or equivalent).
* Comfortable working with technical drawings, P&IDs, and control documentation.
* Strong coordination and organisational skills.
* Excellent communication skills with engineers, suppliers and contractors.
* Strong awareness of health and safety in an industrial setting.
* Willingness to travel where required from time to time in support of project delivery.
Benefits
On top of a competitive base salary, you will also receive an enhanced company pension, holiday allowance, and other benefits, including full access to on‑site facilities (gym and canteen).
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