Salary: £35,000
Job Title
Graduate Project Engineer
Location
Walsall
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. IWS M&E is a successful and growing engineering business delivering essential services across the UK. Part of SSI Services (UK) Ltd and South Staffordshire Plc, we specialise in capital delivery projects, energy and environmental management, plant and infrastructure maintenance, and emergency response services for the water and wastewater sectors. Our teams support customers 24/7, 365 days a year, helping to solve complex environmental challenges through practical, cost‑effective solutions.
The Role
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
What You’ll Need
* 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
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, 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)
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