Job Title: Optimisation Engineer Location: Walsall Salary: £34,000 - £42,000 plus Car Allowance 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 now looking for a motivated Optimisation Engineer to join our Energy, Carbon & Resilience team and help drive improvements across clean and recycled water systems. The Role 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 What You’ll Need 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 What You’ll Get In Return 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)