**The Revival of a Legend:
Lola Cars, one of the world’s iconic motorsport brands, and the most successful manufacturer of customer racing cars of all time. Since 1958, we have been building cars destined to win on the track.
Lola Cars has cultivated a brand synonymous with engineering excellence, iconic design, and racing success. Under new ownership, Lola is committed to pushing innovation in engineering and as part of this commitment, Lola intends to release the IP back into the ecosystems and develop products that have far reaching impacts beyond motorsports.

**The Opportunity:
A fabulous opportunity for an experienced, Race Engineer to join the small yet growing, dedicated and talented team at Lola as we embark on the next phase of the adventure. The role of the Performance Engineer will primarily leading the performance analysis across all racing projects undertaken by the Lola Technical Team.

**Role Responsibilities:
• Overall responsibility for the car at events.
• Responsible for (but not limited to) creating and executing run plans, definition of setup and modifications during running, communicating with the driver, support engineers and mechanics.
• Manage track and simulation sessions to maximise performance and learnings.
• Work effectively with Performance, Controls, Systems, Tyre, Strategy, and other trackside & factory-based engineers to optimise, maximise performance & develop the car.
• Maintain all event data and documentation updated.
• Carry-out simulation work pre-, during and post-event to maximise performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Compile detailed post-event reports.
• Create, document, and implement optimal practices ensuring safe, legal, reliable, and high-performing car operation.
• Direct a team of mechanics during events, fostering efficient teamwork and communication.
• Attend and support rig testing.
• Support the long-term car development and specification.
• Attend regular Performance Review and Project Review meetings to track progress and ensure alignment across technical areas.
• Contribute to the Project Faults reporting and rectification process.
• Contribute to Project Technical Operating documentation.

**Technical Skills required:
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a trackside role within top-tier motorsport such as F1, F2, F3, FE, or LMP, showcasing a proven track record in race engineering.
• Demonstrates profound understanding of vehicle dynamics, tyres and aerodynamics.
• Experience in data analysis using Atlas, an advantage.
• Knowledge of programming and analysis languages e.g. Matlab, Python, etc.
• Experience in utilising simulation and Driver-in-the-Loop (DiL) simulator applications for vehicle development within motorsports.
• Vehicle simulation experience using Canopy, AVL VSM & Simulink an advantage.

**Skills required:
• Self-motivated to develop, drive and deliver race car performance
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
• Communicates and demonstrates progress towards the end-goal.
• Confidence and knowledge to raise issues and develop solutions.
• Relatively comfortable operating in a fluid, changing environment.
• Strong attention to and enjoys the detail in all areas
• Methodical and measured in approach.
• Builds rapport with team members.
• Initiative, to find ways to achieve/deliver what is required.
• Possesses a composed demeanour and the ability to make structured decisions with sound reasoning.
• Leads by example and possesses the ability to inspire and motivate both their team and peers.
• Demonstrates strong organisational and time management abilities.

**Qualifications & Experience required:
• Degree Level or commensurate work experience
• Mechanical, Automotive, or Aeronautical engineering degree desirable but not essential
• Physics and Maths qualifications are desirable.
• Project Management experience desirable but not essential
• An interest in and understanding of engineering/motorsport.

**The Successful Candidate might be:
• An existing track Test Engineer in a motorsport/automotive company
• A Performance and Simulation Engineer who has acquired the appropriate experience, skills & knowledge.
• An experienced engineer with the relevant skills and knowledge

**Role Location & Hours:
The role will be based at the Silverstone, Lola Facility with the potential for some flexibility for remote working. 40 hrs a week, normal working days Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day.

**Interested in the role?
Please send your CV accompanied by a short email to [email protected] explaining:
o why you are suitable for the role,
o salary expectations
o availability to start.

Closing Date: 30th September 2025