Head of Structural Analysis & Materials

Paddock; Enstone; Remote; GBP 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym

Subsidised restaurant

Career development

Job summary

ALPINE RACING LIMITED invites applications for Head of Structural Analysis & Materials in Enstone. You lead the Structural Analysis and Materials functions, steering load definition, FEA methods, and material technologies to optimise performance, weight and reliability while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will build technical capability, shape engineering workflows, and drive data-driven approaches across Design, Aerodynamics, Manufacturing and Trackside teams in a high-performance

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Materials Science or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of finite element analysis, structural mechanics, composites and metallic structures.
• Experience leading technical teams in motorsport, automotive or aerospace.
• Proficiency with Abaqus, Python, Unix/Linux and HPC environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and people leadership for Structural Analysis and Materials functions.
• Set direction for the department and align resources with priorities.
• Oversee load definition, FEA, correlation/validation, and materials development.
• Drive advanced materials technologies and engineering automation.
• Collaborate with Design, Aerodynamics, Manufacturing and Trackside teams to support performance and reliability.

Skills

Structural analysis

Materials engineering

FEM analysis

Abaqus

Python

Unix/Linux

HPC

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Engineering degree

Materials Science degree

Tools

Abaqus

Python scripting

Unix/Linux systems

Job description

Alpine F1 Teamalpinecars.comEngineering · Enstone, United Kingdom# Head of Structural Analysis & MaterialsFull time## About this roleCompanyALPINE RACING LIMITEDJob DescriptionAre you ready to accelerate your career with a dynamic and innovative F1 team?We have an exciting opportunity to join the Alpine Formula One Team at Enstone as our Head of Structural Analysis & Materials.This is a key technical leadership role within the Engineering Office, responsible for defining and delivering the team's structural analysis and materials strategy. Leading a highly skilled group of engineers, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the performance, reliability and regulatory compliance of all car structures while driving innovation in analysis methodologies, material technologies and engineering capability.Our team is dedicated to engineering excellence, pushing the boundaries of technology and performance in pursuit of competitive advantage. We are built on collaboration, innovation and mutual support, fostering an inclusive environment where every contribution matters.Your ChallengeAs Head of Structural Analysis & Materials, you will provide strategic, technical and people leadership for the Structural Analysis and Materials functions, ensuring the team delivers accurate, timely and high-quality engineering support across all areas of the race car.You will be responsible for setting the direction of the department, developing technical capability and ensuring resources are aligned to business priorities. The role will oversee all structural analysis activities, including load definition, finite element analysis, correlation and validation methodologies, while also driving the development and application of advanced materials technologies.Working closely with Design, Aerodynamics, Vehicle Performance, Manufacturing and Trackside Engineering teams, you will ensure that analysis methodologies and material solutions support vehicle performance, reliability, weight optimisation and regulatory compliance. You will also be responsible for identifying opportunities to improve engineering workflows, simulation techniques, automation and data-driven engineering approaches, ensuring the department continues to evolve and deliver competitive advantage.As a departmental leader, you will play a key role in developing technical capability, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and supporting succession planning to ensure long-term organisational success.Who We WantWe are looking to strengthen our leadership team with an individual who possesses significant experience in structural analysis, materials engineering or a related high-performance engineering environment. You will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership capability and a passion for developing people and engineering excellence.You should be educated to degree level in Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline and have a strong understanding of finite element analysis, structural mechanics, composite and metallic structures, and material behaviour. Experience leading technical teams within motorsport, automotive, aerospace or similarly demanding engineering sectors would be highly advantageous.The ideal candidate will also have experience developing engineering methodologies, tools and processes, together with knowledge of Abaqus, Python programming, engineering automation, Unix/Linux environments and high-performance computing systems. Strong communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills are essential, as is the ability to influence across multiple functions and drive collaborative working.What We Offer You in ReturnWorking for Alpine Formula One Team, you will collaborate with world-class engineers and technical specialists, directly influencing the performance of a Formula One car competing on the global stage.We offer competitive remuneration packages, private medical healthcare, access to a free on-site gym, a subsidised restaurant and a range of additional benefits. Alongside this, you will have the opportunity to work at the forefront of engineering innovation in one of the world's most technologically advanced sports.At Alpine Formula One Team, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, recognising that diverse thinking is fundamental to achieving exceptional results.Job FamilyAlpine Racing UKRenault Group is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and the conditions for each of us to bring their passion, perform to the full and grow, whilst being themselves.We find strength in our diversity and we are engaged to ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, etc. If you have a disability or special need requiring layout of the workstation or work schedule, please let us know by completing this form.In order to follow in real time the evolution of your applications and to stay in touch with us, we invite you to create a candidate account. This will take you no more than a minute and will also make it easier for you to apply in the future.By submitting your CV or application, you authorise Renault Group to use and store information about you for the purposes of following up your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Renault Group companies as described in the Alpine Racing Ltd Privacy Policy (https://secure-web.cisco.com/1j8T9gcs5xt9mEHcgIbDw64gOiU-Ny6JZX\\_W9X\\_D0\\_HGYUzdDGugUx0P9utHPsWyPmDVIZ66Ss87knSaTR7Hoq52v\\_rUpQ4xXJEfmOHBXsAA66el7f\\_DTx9xk9A7bMFKeguHO3tB5Bi7nmijyd8p8B8-HAZp8M442eU9qaOpN5w0t0cKASvjvDiOM7jPhy2xPuqOKJq3KBFWBvwlOZif7MePONFvYvjFI-9xONzrKCz6iXqUnU9r8RytVMi0uaUPwGIpMZ5tQsnX73ekM4ZhOzzE7cbIO3wA7oDzoR2OLmihmq\\_7j4keHGezenA13bTpx/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpinef1.com%2Fnews%2Fcandidate-privacy-notice).Interested in this role?Applications close 22 Mar 2027. You apply on Alpine F1 Team's own site.