Chief Performance Engineer

Matchtech Mobility; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

State‑of‑the‑art technology

Benefits package

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers is seeking a Chief Performance Engineer to lead performance testing, analytics and simulation in a high‑performance motorsports environment. You will guide testing programs, develop advanced models and mentor engineers across disciplines.

The role emphasizes delivering actionable insights, maintaining rigorous standards and collaborating with design teams to push vehicle performance while meeting safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in performance testing within motorsports or related high‑performance environment.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in performance analytics.
• Expertise in developing and running simulation models.
• Strong understanding of motorsport engineering principles and vehicle dynamics.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a technical team.
• Effective communication skills and ability to present technical information clearly.
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Leading performance testing activities to optimise vehicle performance.
• Developing and implementing advanced simulation models to predict vehicle behaviour.
• Analysing performance data to identify areas for improvement and innovation.
• Collaborating with design and engineering teams to apply findings from simulations and testing.
• Overseeing the development of performance metrics and benchmarking against industry standards.
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and safety standards.
• Communicating performance insights and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Performance testing

Simulation

Vehicle dynamics

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

Our client, a leading entity in the motorsports industry, is currently seeking a Chief Performance Engineer to join their dynamic team. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and enhance performance testing, analytics, and simulation within a high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading performance testing activities to optimise vehicle performance
• Developing and implementing advanced simulation models to predict vehicle behaviour
• Analysing performance data to identify areas for improvement and innovation
• Collaborating with design and engineering teams to apply findings from simulations and testing
• Overseeing the development of performance metrics and benchmarking against industry standards
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and safety standards
• Communicating performance insights and recommendations to senior management

Job Requirements:

• Experience in performance testing within a motorsports or related high-performance environment
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in performance analytics
• Expertise in developing and running simulation models
• Strong understanding of motorsport engineering principles and vehicle dynamics
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to lead and manage a technical team
• Effective communication skills and ability to present technical information clearly
• Relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge motorsports environment
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work culture
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and resources
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

If you are an experienced engineer with a passion for motorsports and a drive for excellence, we would love to hear from you.