Job Title
Optimisation Engineer
Location
Walsall
Salary
£34,000 - £42,000 plus Car Allowance
Overview
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.
Roles and Responsibilities
* Conduct site surveys, including pump performance assessments and system testing.
* Produce clear and accurate survey reports.
* Identify optimisation opportunities and system improvements.
* Highlight pump refurbishment or replacement options.
* Carry out cost and payback analysis for proposed solutions.
* Work directly with client representatives to support decision‑making.
* Contribute 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 dependent) 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 dependent).
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Utilities
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