GRADUATE ENGINE ENGINEER

M-Sport Limited; Cockermouth; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Flexible Working

Pension Scheme

Discount Gym Membership

Discount Rewards

Cycle to Work

Company Healthcare Plan

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Graduate Engine Engineer role at M-Sport Limited based at Dovenby Hall seeks an ambitious engineer to join the Engine team and gain hands-on experience in build, development and testing of high-performance engines for international motorsport programs.

The successful candidate will work at the interface of Engineering, Design and the Engine Department, contributing to reliability, performance and continuous improvement across competition cars.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification: BEng or MEng in Motorsport Engineering/Technology, Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or related discipline.
• Motorsport passion and drive to progress in a high-performance environment.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges in a fast-paced, hands-on setting.
• Attention to detail with practical, methodical problem solving.
• Excellent communication and teamwork across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with build, development and testing of high-performance competition engines and components.
• Support planning and forecasting activities to keep projects on track.
• Learn, develop and improve processes across the Engine Department.
• Prepare and issue technical documentation and build information for engine systems.
• Conduct quality and build checks to ensure engines meet standards.
• Assist with tracking and lifing of engine components for reliability.
• Analyse and report issues to support reliability and performance.
• Support system integration and cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Motorsport Enthusiasm

Team Player

Problem Solving

IT Literacy

Education

BEng or MEng in Motorsport/ Automotive Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operating at the highest levels of international motorsport, M-Sport UK delivers programmes across the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally Raid, GT racing and a variety of global customer racing activities. As part of our Graduate Engineering Programme for the 2027/28 intake, we are looking to recruit an ambitious and driven Graduate Engine Engineer to join our Engine team at our Dovenby Hall headquarters.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to develop their career within a high-performance motorsport environment, working at the interface between Engineering, Design and the Engine Department. You will have the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in the build, development and testing of high-performance competition engines, contributing to the reliability, performance and continuous improvement of M-Sport's competition cars.

The role responsibilities include:

Engine Development: Assist with the build, development and testing of high-performance competition engines and components.

Project Support: Support planning and forecasting activities to help ensure projects remain on track and are delivered to the required standards and deadlines.

Process Improvement: Learn, develop and improve processes and procedures across the Engine Department.

Technical Documentation: Prepare and issue technical documentation drawings, specifications and build information relating to engine systems and components.

Quality & Build Checks: Conduct quality and build checks to ensure engines and components meet the required standards.

Component Tracking & Lifing: Assist with the tracking and lifing of engine components to support reliability, accuracy and effective component management.

Analysis & Reporting: Analyse and report on issues to support improvements in system reliability and overall performance.

System Integration: Support system layout, component selection and integration across multiple programmes.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with technicians, suppliers, Engineering, Design and other departments to ensure engine functionality and reliability.

WHO WE'R LOOKING FOR

We're looking for a self‑motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Engineering Qualification: BEng or MEng degree qualification in Motorsport Engineering/Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline.

Motorsport Passion: A genuine passion for motorsport and a drive to progress within a high-performance engineering environment.

Willingness to Learn: Keen to learn, develop and take on new challenges within a fast-paced and hands-on engineering environment.

Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail with a practical and methodical approach to problem solving.

Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, relationship and team‑building skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across different departments.

Quality & Performance: Pride yourself on delivering a high standard of performance and quality whilst working to strict deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.

Time Management: Ability to manage workloads effectively and deliver tasks to agreed deadlines.

IT Literacy: Competent user of Microsoft Office applications and engineering software packages.

Preferred Experience:

Previous experience within the motorsport or automotive industry, including an industrial placement year.

Hands‑on practical motorsport experience, such as volunteering on race weekends or Formula Student.

Fundamental understanding of internal combustion engines, powertrain systems and mechanical principles.

About the Company

WHY US

Operating a renowned global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M-Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award‑winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series.

The drive to deliver championship‑winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our engineering team; and the key to our continuing success starts with you having influence throughout the core procedures of all our vehicles – from concepts and original designs, to running test programmes and defining the means to enhance maximum performance.

We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

WHAT WE OFFER

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M-Sport UK is unique in offering the fast-paced, high-octane, adrenaline-fueled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.

Closing Date: Friday 23rd October