Optimisation Support Engineer

Description

Reporting to the Senior Optimisation Engineer, the Optimisation Support Engineer will aid a portfolio of projects that develop Source‑to‑Tap and Smart Water solutions. The role involves data assimilation, modelling, analytics, project reporting and trialling new technologies, while also providing engineering support during incidents and ensuring data quality.

• Provide engineering and technical support to the Optimisation Team within the Energy Optimisation function
• Assist Optimisation Engineers in designing and delivering Source‑to‑Tap and Smart Water solutions
• Perform data assimilation, modelling and targeted analytics to identify cost‑saving and asset‑performance opportunities
• Analyse asset and maintenance data, contribute to investment proposals and project reporting
• Coordinate project activities, support financial and procurement administration, and track delivery, risks and benefits
• Support trialing and integration of innovative Smart Water technologies and build business cases with stakeholders
• Maintain accurate corporate data, modelling tools and provide engineering support during incidents or operational events

Requirements

The role offers exposure to a wide range of activities, from designing cost‑effective water solutions to supporting financial and procurement administration and tracking project risks and benefits. It provides a clear development path within a forward‑thinking utility, enabling hands‑on experience with analytics, modelling and emerging smart‑water technologies.

• Requirements: strong written and verbal communication, good data handling, strong organisational and administrative abilities, high reporting standards, proficiency in IRIS, SAP and MS Office, high analytical skills, customer‑focused mindset, knowledge‑sharing attitude, full UK driving licence

Benefits

The position offers a salary of around £33,000, dependent on skills and experience, and is a full‑time permanent role (37 hours per week) with a hybrid working model. Employees can work from home and have access to offices in Peterborough, Huntingdon, Norwich, Lincoln or Milton Keynes.

• Salary ~£33k, dependent on experience; full‑time permanent (37 hrs/week) with hybrid working and offices in Peterborough, Huntingdon, Norwich, Lincoln, Milton Keynes
• Benefits: private health care, 25 days annual leave (rising with service), flexible working, competitive pension (double‑matched up to 6 %), bonus scheme, flexible wellbeing benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance