Circuit Engineer

We need a Circuit Engineer to bring their skills to the Formula 1 team. Working together with hundreds of people, you will be at the heart of the sport, making every event unforgettable.

You’ll join our Track Systems Department in the Circuit Engineering team as a Circuit Engineer/Surveyor. Circuit Engineering’s main areas of responsibility comprise the design, coordination and project management to ensure that the Circuit is ready for the Formula One event. The team liaise extensively with the individual circuits and suppliers before and during the weekend, often identifying and solving potential issues before they arise.

Circuit Engineering have a big role in new circuit design liaising with track designers and architect’s years in advance of the event to ensure F1 systems will be able to be deployed efficiently and safely for the race, your work will be split between the Event Technical Centre at the race circuits, and our Media & Technical Centre in Biggin Hill.

You will:

  • Liaise with FOM departments regarding F1 systems equipment locations and to prepare and compile drawings of circuit equipment layout and rig plan, team garage/paddock allocations, Broadcast Centre and TV Compound layouts and other drawings as required
  • Use AutoCAD to prepare drawings must be comfortable with the use of XREFs, attributed blocks and dynamic block creation
  • Carry out GPS, Total station and laser scanning surveys of track and other areas as required using Trimble R10 / SX10 survey equipment
  • Liaise with the Circuit and FIA personnel to identify track safety lines and marshal light positions

To view the full job description, please refer to Additional Information.

About You

Experience:

  • Degree, ONC or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Building Studies and/or experience in a civil engineering or construction environment
  • Proficient with AutoCAD
  • Ability to use Total station / GPS survey equipment and associated software
  • Good communication skills dealing with FOM personnel and circuit personnel. Report writing, chair meetings and verbal discussions
  • Ability to frequently travel for up to 12 days at a time, roughly 10 times a year

Join Team Formula 1, make it happen!