Optimisation Support Engineer
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Job Location:
Peterborough - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
What will you be doing
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 youll 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.
What does it take to be an Optimisation Support Engineer
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 license
Why Anglian Water
This is a great opportunity to be part of Anglian Waters System Optimisation team working at the forefront of data-led optimisation and innovation. Youll gain hands-on experience supporting system-wide Source to Tap solutions that directly improve asset performance resilience and cost efficiency.
Youll 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 youre 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
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Ruby
- Mac Os
- Computer Networking
- Windows
- TCP
- Customer Support
- Linux
- Shell Scripting
- VPN
- Dns
- Technical Support
- Troubleshooting
About Company
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