Senior Optimisation Engineer

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Job description

Circa £45,000 dependant on skills & experiencePermanentHome working and anywhere within the Anglian Water Region (Lincoln, Peterborough, Huntingdon, Milton Keynes, Norwich).Full time, 37 Hours a weekAnglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role offers you the flexibility to work from home and from an Anglian Water office. Your base location can be any Anglian Water office in the region (Lincoln, Peterborough, Huntingdon, Milton Keynes, Norwich)For a great career, just add water!Anglian Water is an innovative utility company always looking for ways to continue to make sure it's fit for the future. Our Optimisation Team focus on driving efficiencies through smart ways by delivering Smart projects and solutions to make the system better.As part of a wider team of Engineers within the Smart Asset and Operations team, you will be responsible for leading strategic programmes and providing technical leadership. You will identify, investigate, deliver and quantify Smart Water Systems opportunities and manage innovative projects. You will have the ability to develop specific and tailored solutions that are cost effective and efficient within agreed timescales and cost constraints utilising the appropriate delivery route.The role will have a general water engineering knowledge and consider opportunities and projects across the water system from Source to Tap. The role will also be able to demonstrate a high level of expertise in hydraulic modelling and project delivery. Although you will be expected to work across our programme (covering sensors, predictive analytics, condition monitoring and innovation) you will lead either the Near Real Time hydraulic modelling project or take on the role of technical lead to support the wider programme and engineers.You will also provide support to the Smart Asset and Operations Manager both in ensuring opportunities are identified and prioritised and that programme areas are delivered effectively, and by ensuring resources within the team are utilised effectively and supported appropriately.Using technical and process experience, you will provide support to the Water Optimisation Team and Water Business Stream in relation to the reduction of operating costs of the water system. The role will enable integration and collaboration across the various Water Sub-Business streams and wider key stakeholder areas. The role will support embedding of new technologies and solutions to facilitate the efficient operation of our system and drive our journey to the more challenging ODI's, such as leakage.As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to:Personal private health care26 days annual leave - rising with length of serviceFlexible workingCompetitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%Bonus schemeFlexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.What does it take to be a Senior Optimisation Engineer?Strong technical knowledge and operational experience of water assets and systems from Source to TapExtensive experience of using Hydraulic Modelling and developing Near Real Time modelsSound technical knowledge of analysis techniques, how to use geospatial information and various data modelling toolsProven track record of identifying and delivering projectsAble to demonstrate a clear understanding of Source to Tap optimisation strategyProven financial management skills and have the ability to control a project budgetStrong analytical skills including data manipulationGood understanding of IT applications and systemsExcellent communicator at all levelsAbility to deal with a range of stakeholders including external groupsAble to challenge and collaborate constructivelyOpportunities are open to all suitably qualified candidates.Why Anglian Water?Anglian Water is not your typical water company. What we do really matters. Water is the lifeblood of our world and we're proud of the difference we make. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly love what we do!If you're passionate about what you do and would like to make a difference then we'd love to hear from you.Closing date: 20th December 2021#loveeverydrop