Brackley, UK
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars with the aim of fighting for world championships each and every year.
Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.
Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.
About the Role:
An opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer to join our growing performance department. This department works in conjunction with others to deliver capabilities within F1, customer and Applied Science projects.
We are looking for a dynamic individual to take the key responsibilities outlined below and develop them in a self-driven manner. As well as experienced candidates, we would welcome the opportunity to speak to those who are in the formative stages of their career (including graduates) but show a clear interest in this area and have a drive to learn and develop into this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with Head of Departments / Leads to develop project and resourcing plans which will enable the team to provide support to our customers.
- Track the work against the plan and communicate progress and highlight risks.
- Understand our processes and seek opportunities for efficiencies.
- Organise and chair project meetings.
- Prepare agendas.
- Prepare / distribute meeting notes.
- Collate and present key metrics, sharing meaningful insights.
- Chase actions to be completed.
- Track the time allocated to projects and communicate status.
- Work with Head of Departments/ Leads to develop recovery & communication plans.
- Ensure the correct time tracking is in place and use is clear.
- Work with finance to ensure resourcing plan is communicated.
- Prepare project status summaries for the wider business.
- Manage the CAPEX process for projects that require additional resources.
- Monitor and improve our ability to estimate project timescales and resources.
Candidate Profile:
- Demonstrable experience of working in a fast-paced environment across multiple teams.
- Communicative and collaborative skills to deliver effective cross departmental results.
- Takes the initiative and doesn’t need to be told to go and find opportunities and test new ideas.
What We Offer:
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and includes an on-site gym, exercise studio, subsidised restaurant, and on-site parking with EV chargers.
We also offer a competitive benefits package including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance, and 25 days’ holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly culture and team-wide focus on well-being.
Why Join Us:
At the core of our performance is our people. Every member of our team plays a part in our success, both on and off the track. We foster a high-performance, innovative culture where collaboration, respect and excellence are expected and celebrated.
Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we’re committed to building a more diverse and inclusive team - because we believe the best teams are those that reflect the world around them.
Your Application:
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.
Ref : REQ-250435
