Graduate Project Engineer

Company: targetjobs UK
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Location: Walsall
Job Description:

Location: Walsall

Salary: £35,000

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.

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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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Posted: July 1st, 2026