Graduate Project Engineer

Location:

Walsall

Salary: £35,000

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&E is 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 looking for a motivated Graduate Project Engineer to join our Energy, Carbon & Resilience team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate or early‑career engineer who wants hands‑on experience, structured training and exposure to real projects within the clean and recycled water industries. Reporting to the Energy, Carbon & Resilience Manager, you will support the identification and delivery of energy efficiency and system optimisation projects while developing your technical and professional skills.

• Carry out site surveys, including pump performance and system testing.
• Analyse and report on survey findings.
• Identify system optimisation and energy efficiency opportunities.
• Assess pump replacement or refurbishment options.
• Complete cost analysis and calculate payback periods.
• Work directly with client representatives on live sites.
• Contribute to IWS and client Health & Safety initiatives.
• Produce high‑quality technical reports and documentation.

• Qualified to a minimum of HNC level in an engineering discipline or have completed an apprenticeship.
• Motivated, organised and able to work independently.
• Keen to develop your technical and professional skills.
• IT‑literate, with confidence using Microsoft Office.
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail‑focused, with the ability to produce high‑quality documentation.
• Happy to work in a target‑driven environment.

• 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, Parent & Carer Networking Group 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).