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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Control Systems & IT System Supervisor - **Company:** KNAUF INSULATION LIMITED - **Location:** St Helens, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Navisworks, Eplan, Information Technology - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/it-system-supervisor/knauf-insulation-limited-job108036088 ## About the Role * Safety-first and quality-focused, with a calm, solution-oriented approach under pressure. * Autonomous, organised and proactive, comfortable leading on site while collaborating across functions. * A clear, confident communicator (fluent in English) who builds positive relationships and can be assertive with stakeholders. * Equally at ease with theory and practice, able to multi-task and prioritise to keep complex plans on track. * Willing to work a 3-weeks on site, 1-week at home rotation, including irregular hours (nights, weekends, holidays). * Flexibility in terms of location : the actual place of work will be in various locations in Europe, depending on project requirements. * Aligned with Knauf values: Commitment, Entrepreneurship, Partnership and Menschlichkeit. ## Description The expansion of the Engineering Department means we are now looking to recruit new Control Systems & IT System Supervisor. Can you say 'yes'?... * Can you commit to a 3 weeks on-site, 1 week at home rotation, including irregular hours (nights, weekends, and holidays)? * Can you lead and directly supervise multiple contractors, enforcing safe work procedures and resolving issues swiftly? * Can you coordinate design, construction, and commissioning for Control Systems, Utilities, and Piping to keep the plan on track? * Can you ensure quality and compliance with European electrical norms, interpreting E-PLAN/single-line diagrams, reviewing AutoCAD/Navisworks, and delivering complete as-built documentation? As a Control Systems & IT System Supervisor, you'd be the on-site linchpin who synchronises design, construction and commissioning, leads contractors to deliver safely and on time, ensures quality and compliance, communicates transparently with stakeholders, and keeps a complex project on track under demanding conditions and a 3/1 rotation. What you'll be doing: Critical performance areas include the following items: * Coordinate the design phases and construction coactivity of the Control Systems equipment. * Manage the day-to-day operation of Control Systems site activities to ensure construction work on the plant is performed safely and efficiently. * Check Quality of Works during construction phase and work is done based on design * Check construction activities are in place in according with planning and performances of contractors * Enforce safe work procedures and policies * Coordination between the commissioning and construction team * Communicate well through periodic reports and reviews with the project team, engineering management, and the customer * Support the start up * Deliver the as built documentation, * Supervising construction contractors, directing workflow, appraising performance and resolving issues. * Coordinating design, construction and commissioning for Control Systems, Utilities and Piping. * Reading and interpreting single-line diagrams, E-PLAN and functional descriptions; reviewing drawings in AutoCAD and Navisworks. * Applying European electrical norms, electrical installation procedures and construction quality assurance. * Supporting plant start-up and delivering complete as-built documentation. * Producing clear site reports for project teams, engineering management and customers; interfacing with senior management. * Planning constructability, keeping schedules aligned and ensuring contractors meet deadlines. * Enforcing safety procedures and responding to unexpected or emergency situations. * Working across office and site environments, including outdoors in varying conditions. * Using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) * Additional languages We will provide: As this is a central, international position, the package and associated benefits will be those of the contract's host country. Our common criterion was to build a comprehensive salary package that stands out in the market. On top of that, a dedicated time for personal development and potential for leadership training will be provided. 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