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.
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)
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