Graduate Project Engineer

Job Title: Graduate Project Engineer

Location: Walsall

Salary: £35,000

IWS M&E mitigates and manages risk from mechanical and electrical failures for a wide range of customers in the public and private sectors throughout the UK.

An established Principle Contractor and Designer within the MEICA Process sector, IWS M&E’s specialisms include pump diagnostics and refurbishment, turn-key project management, chemical dosing and control, and plant and infrastructure maintenance with emergency response.

IWS M&E is a successful and growing engineering business delivering essential services across the UK. Part of SSI Services (UK) Ltd and South Staffordshire Plc, we specialise in capital delivery projects, energy and environmental management, plant and infrastructure maintenance, and emergency response services for the water and wastewater sectors. Our teams support customers 24/7, 365 days a year, helping to solve complex environmental challenges through practical, cost‑effective solutions.

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.

• 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

A comprehensive training programme is available to support your development.

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

What You’ll Get In Return

• 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)

At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.