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The Opportunity
At Lola Cars, we are building something special.
As one of the most iconic names in motorsport, we design, build, engineer and race world-class race and road cars from our new headquarters at Silverstone, and we need exceptional people behind every part of that journey.
This is a fabulous opportunity for an experienced Race Engineer to join our growing, dedicated and talented team as we embark on the exciting Gen 4.0 era of Formula E, taking on a key trackside role at race and test events where your technical insight, operational judgement and strategic decision-making will directly influence car performance.
What You Will Be Doing
- Take responsibility for all technical, operational, and strategic aspects of one car at events.
- Define and continuously refine car setup using data analysis, simulation outputs, driver feedback, and performance group input.
- Create, execute, and adapt run plans, including setup changes and modifications during sessions, to maximise performance and learning.
- Lead real time, mid event decision making, analysing setup, tyre behaviour, energy use, competitor performance, and driver feedback.
- Manage and coordinate trackside and factory-based engineers, working closely with Performance, Controls, Systems, Tyre, and Strategy groups to optimise car performance and development.
- Direct and lead the car crew and mechanics during events, fostering clear communication, efficiency, and teamwork.
- Oversee track, simulator, and rig testing activities, ensuring strong correlation between simulation and on track performance.
- Lead simulation and simulator correlation efforts pre event, during event, and post event, providing clear recommendations and actions.
- Plan, organise, and execute simulator and on track test events, supporting both race preparation and long term performance development.
- Maintain accurate and up to date event data, reports, and technical documentation, including detailed post event analyses.
- Take shared responsibility for car legality and regulatory compliance, working closely with the Technical Coordinator.
- Establish, document, and implement best practices to ensure safe, legal, reliable, and high performance car operation.
- Contribute to fault reporting, rectification processes, and technical operating documentation, supporting continuous improvement.
- Support long term car development and specification, contributing to performance reviews and project review meetings to ensure alignment across technical areas.
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What We Are Looking For
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a trackside role within top-tier motorsport, highlighting a proven track record in Race engineering.
- Self-motivated to develop, drive and deliver the Race Engineer remit.
- A proactive evidence-based approach to problem-solving, coupled with a "can do" attitude and a high degree of initiative.
- Applies rigorous problem-solving with creative thinking and a commitment to accuracy and pride in work.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
- Effective communication skills, capable of efficiently presenting and explaining complex engineering topics, with a keen interest in motorsports.
- Has the confidence and knowledge to raise issues and develop solutions.
- Comfortable operating in a fluid, changing environment.
- Work systematically with meticulous attention to detail.
- Methodical and measured in approach.
- Build rapport with team members.
- Possess a composed demeanour and the ability to make structured decisions with sound reasoning.
- Lead by example and possesses the ability to inspire and motivate both their team and peers.
- Demonstrate strong organisational and time management abilities.
Qualifications & Experience Required
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- Degree-level qualification or commensurate work experience.
- Mechanical, Motorsport or Aeronautical engineering degree desirable.
- Project management experience desirable.
- An interest in and understanding of engineering/motorsport.
- This is a key role for an experienced motorsport engineer who thrives under pressure and values precision and performance, ideally with a background in Formula 1, Formula E, WEC, LMDh, IndyCar or Formula 2.
- Willingness to travel internationally for testing and race events.
Why Lola
This is a rare opportunity to join one of motorsport’s most iconic names at a defining stage in its next chapter.
Based at Silverstone, you will work alongside talented engineers, technicians and performance specialists developing world-class race vehicles in a fast-moving, high-performance environment where precision, innovation and teamwork matter every day.
If you are driven by motorsport, excited by performance engineering and motivated by the chance to make a visible impact, we would love to hear from you as Lola continues to push forward across next-generation electric motorsport.
Role, Location & Hours
The role will be based at the new Lola facility in Silverstone with the potential for some flexibility for remote working. A normal working week is 40 hrs, 8 hrs a day Monday to Friday, with race and test events as required.
Interested in the role?
Please send your CV, accompanied by a short email, to careers@lola-cars.co.uk explaining:
- Why you are suitable for the role.
- Salary expectations.
- Availability to start.
Closing Date: 9th September 2026 (we may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lola Cars is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
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