Engine Builder

Motorsport Network, LLC; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private health and dental

4-day week

Holiday purchase scheme

EV salary sacrifice car

On-site EV charging

Professional development

Social events

Job summary

Venture Engineering Ltd, based in the UK, is seeking an experienced Engine Builder to join its high-performance workshop. You will build, inspect, and develop engines for premier automotive and motorsport applications, ensuring reliability and optimal performance across projects.

You will work with engineers and technicians on full builds, perform detailed inspections, document processes, and mentor junior staff while upholding strict quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience building engines in high-performance or competition environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerancing documents.
• Proficient with precision measurement tools and dyno processes.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, and rebuild high-performance engines to tight tolerances.
• Collaborate with engineers on full engine builds and major overhauls.
• Conduct strip-down inspections and prepare components for machining or replacement.
• Prepare engines for dyno testing with correct configurations.
• Maintain build documentation, logs and torque/clearance records.
• Mentor junior technicians and uphold quality standards.

Skills

Engine building

Drawing interpretation

Precision measurement

Dyno testing

Documentation

Driving licence

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Micrometers

Dial gauges

Bore gauges

Torque tools

Job description

About Venture:

At Venture, we provide cutting-edge engineering skills and expertise to clients worldwide, turning ambitious concepts into reality. Whether it’s fabricating precision components for various motorsport programs or designing and manufacturing prototype parts for a green energy storage system, our team thrives on delivering high-performance engineering solutions.

About the Role

We are looking for an exceptional Engine Builder to join our high-performance engineering and motorsport business. This role requires deep technical excellence, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to deliver engines that meet world-class standards of performance, reliability, and quality.

As a senior member of the workshop team, you’ll play a critical role in building, inspecting, maintaining, and developing engines across premium automotive and motorsport applications.

Key Responsibilities

As a highly experienced Engine Builder you will apply your technical mastery and precision craftsmanship across every stage of engine build and inspection. Your expertise will ensure each engine delivers exceptional performance and reliability.

Engine Build & Disassembly:

• Disassemble, inspect, and rebuild high-performance and competition engines to demanding tolerances.
• Work independently or in collaboration with engineers and technicians on full engine build projects and major overhauls.
• Conduct detailed strip-down inspections and prepare components for machining, cleaning, or replacement.
• Prepare engines for dyno operation, ensuring all systems and ancillaries are correctly configured.

Precision Measurement, Tooling & Assembly:

• Use specialist tooling and precision measurement techniques for accurate component inspection, balancing, alignment, and assembly.
• Ensure all components meet specified clearances and tolerances.
• Apply best-practice assembly techniques to deliver flawless, reliable engine builds.

Testing, Diagnostics & Technical Support:

• Assist with dyno testing, post-run inspections, and fault diagnosis as required.
• Support root-cause investigations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to identify opportunities for performance gains or improved build processes.

Documentation, Quality & Workshop Excellence:

• Prepare comprehensive build documentation, test logs, strip-down reports, and torque/clearance records.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workshop environment, ensuring tools, equipment, and workstations are properly managed and maintained.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced technicians, setting high standards of workmanship & professionalism.
• Uphold strict quality standards and follow internal procedures to ensure accuracy, traceability, and consistency.
• Assist on other Venture sub-assembly programs, where required.

Qualifications, Skills & Personal Attributes

Essential:

• Extensive experience building engines in a high-performance or competition environment.
• Sound understanding of engine fundamentals, clearances, and tolerances.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, build specifications, and tolerancing documents.
• Competence in precision measurement tools (micrometers, dial gauges, bore gauges, torque tools, etc.).
• Familiarity with dyno processes and data interpretation beneficial.
• Familiarity with cam timing, compression ratio, and ignition setup preferred.
• Competent in build documentation and reporting.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Desirable:

• Qualification in mechanical engineering or motorsport engineering.
• Experience with machining (honing, balancing, skimming) or non-destructive testing.
• Motorsport experience.

Personal Attributes:

• Exceptional attention to detail and methodical, disciplined working style.
• Self-motivated & takes pride in craftsmanship and delivering flawless, reliable builds.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Capable of managing own workload and meeting deadlines, with minimal supervision.
• Flexible, proactive, and willing to assist with events or testing, when needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive private health and dental benefits package
• Flexible working/ 4-day week
• Generous holiday allowance & Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice EV Car & Bike Scheme plus on-site free EV charging
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Social events and clubs/ sport

Venture Engineering Ltd reserves the right to close the application process at any time should sufficient applications be received.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

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Venture Engineering Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.