Optimisation Support Engineer Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Posted 14 hours ago

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company is seeking an Optimisation Support Engineer in Peterborough. The role involves providing engineering support, conducting analyses, and coordinating projects to optimise water operations. You will work with a team of engineers to enhance asset performance through innovative data-driven solutions. Candidates should possess strong communication, analytical skills, and proficiency in tools like IRIS and SAP. This position offers home working options and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Personal private health care

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits to support wellbeing

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and data handling skills.
• High proficiency in MS OFFICE and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of projects focused on optimising water operations.
• Conduct data analysis and modelling to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Coordinate project activity and track delivery, risks, and benefits.

Skills

Good written and verbal communications

Good data handling skills

Strong organisational and administration abilities

High standard of reporting skills

High skill levels in the use and understanding of IRIS, SAP, MS OFFICE

High level of analytical skills

Job description

Optimisation Support Engineer page is loaded## Optimisation Support Engineerlocations: Peterborough: Milton Keynes: Norwich: Lincoln: Huntingdontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: DC327**Circa £33k, salary depending on skills and experience****Home working and an office in any of the following locations - Peterborough, Huntingdon, Norwich, Lincoln or Milton Keynes****Full time, 37 hours a week****Permanent****System Optimisation| Anglian Water**Anglian Water is an innovative utility company, always exploring smarter ways to ensure our assets and network are fit for the future. Our Optimisation Team plays a key role in driving efficiency and resilience across the water systems through data-led, technology-enabled solutions.We are currently looking for an Optimisation Support Engineer to join our System Optimisation team, supporting a group of Optimisation Engineers who are shaping the future of water operations.The Optimisation Support Engineer provides engineering and technical support to the Optimisation Team within the Energy Optimisation function. Reporting to the Senior Optimisation Engineer, the role supports the delivery of a portfolio of projects focused on optimising water operations across the business.The role involves contributing to the development of Source to Tap and Smart Water solutions through data assimilation, the use of modelling tools, targeted analytics, and project reporting. The Optimisation Support Engineer also supports the trialling of new technologies and ensures accuracy and quality within corporate data and reporting systems, helping to inform operational and strategic decision-making.The Optimisation Support Engineer will support Optimisation Engineers in developing and delivering system-based solutions that improve the performance and efficiency of the water systems. The role will involve helping to design and cost Source to Tap and Smart Water solutions, using data analysis and modelling tools to identify opportunities to reduce operating costs and improve asset performance.They will work with corporate data systems to gather insights, analyse asset and maintenance data, and contribute to investment proposals and project reporting. The role also includes coordinating project activity, supporting financial and procurement administration, and helping to track delivery, risks, and benefits.In addition, the Optimisation Support Engineer will support the trial and integration of innovative Smart Water technologies, working with internal stakeholders and external partners to build business cases. They will help maintain accurate corporate data and modelling tools and, when required, provide engineering support during incidents or operational events.**As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:*** Personal private health care* 25 days annual leave – rising with length of service* Flexible working* Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%* Bonus scheme* Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.* Good written and verbal communications* Good data handling skills* Strong organisational and administration abilities* High standard of reporting skills* High skill levels in the use and understanding of IRIS, SAP, MS OFFICE.* High level of analytical skills* Put the customer at the heart of everything we do* Encourage the sharing of knowledge, thinking and reasoning* Full UK Driving licenseThis is a great opportunity to be part of Anglian Water’s System Optimisation team, working at the forefront of data-led optimisation and innovation. You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting system-wide “Source to Tap” solutions that directly improve asset performance, resilience, and cost efficiency.You’ll work alongside experienced Optimisation Engineers, developing your skills in analytics, modelling, and smart water technologies while contributing to projects that shape future investment and operational decisions. The role offers strong exposure to the wider business, including innovation trials, new technology adoption, and strategic planning.If you’re looking to build a career in optimisation, smart water, or systems engineering within a forward-thinking utility, this role provides meaningful impact, learning opportunities, and a clear pathway for development.**Closing date: 25 January 2026**#loveeverydropWe are committed to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners to help us to understand and meet the needs of our customers. We are passionate and dedicated to the learning and development of our people, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential.We want to give everyone equal access to our recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, we’ll support you throughout your application, and make any adjustments to make sure your disability or long-term condition is not a barrier to recruitment. If you need any support, please get reach out to our team [e-mail]’To apply, you’ll need your up-to-date CV, we also recommend uploading a cover letter – tell us what has made you apply and what skills you can bring to the position. We will be in touch after your application has been reviewed, following the closing date.If you are offered a job with us, you’ll be subject to the relevant employment checks for your role, which could include references, driving licence check, DBS Check as well as your right to work in the UK. More information about how we look after and use your information can be found in our .Become a part of Anglian Water’s future and join us on our journey as we live through our values to build trust, do the right thing, and are always exploring, to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region.