Optimisation Engineer

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of the water industry's most critical challenges while developing your expertise across data, network operations, and strategic resolution planning.
IWS M&Eis part of the South Staffordshire Group – a 3,000-strong organisation behind South Staffs Water, Cambridge Water, and several leading utility support businesses – offering long-term development and career progression.

We are now looking for a motivated Optimisation Engineer to join our Energy, Carbon & Resilience team and help drive improvements across clean and recycled water systems.

• Conducting site surveys, including pump performance assessments and system testing
• Producing clear and accurate survey reports
• Identifying optimisation opportunities and system improvements
• Highlighting pump refurbishment or replacement options
• Carrying out cost and payback analysis for proposed solutions
• Working directly with client representatives to support decision-making
• Contributing to IWS and client Health & Safety initiatives

• Be self‑motivated and able to work independently
• Hold an engineering qualification (minimum HNC) or have completed a relevant apprenticeship
• Have good IT skills, particularly with MS Office
• Bring experience from a technical environment (education or work placement)
• Communicate confidently, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and produce high‑quality documentation
• Enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues and clients
• Be comfortable working towards targets
• Be willing to work away up to 2 nights per week
• Hold a full UK driving licence

• Family‑Friendly Leave
  Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.
• Financial & Life Assurance
  Life Assurance cover (role dependant)and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Health & Wellbeing
  Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
• Lifestyle & Perks
  Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Professional Development
  Hands‑on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Inclusion & Belonging
  Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, and more.
• Performance & Recognition
  Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
• Flexibility & Opportunities
  Overtime available and flexible shifts / hybrid working (role dependant)

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