Optimisation Support Engineer

Job Description

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, 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.

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 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

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