Placement Engineer – Racetrack Design

Formula Careers; Bledlow; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Apex Circuit Design Ltd. offers a 12- to 15-month placement for an undergraduate civil, mechanical, automotive or aeronautical engineer.

You will work with the Apex team on race circuit designs using AutoCAD Civil3D, Python for vehicle simulations, and the Adobe Creative Suite for presentation media, with exposure to project management tools. Overseas travel is possible and you will engage in a broad workload spanning feasibility modelling, CAD design and client-facing activities within a

Qualifications

• A 12-15 month placement for an undergraduate civil/mechanical/automotive or aeronautical engineer alongside the Apex Circuit Design Ltd. team, working on multiple race circuit designs using civil engineering software (AutoCAD Civil3D), Python (for vehicle simulations), Adobe Creative Suite (CS5) (for presentation media) and Microsoft Project/Office.
• Overseas travel is possible and a very varied workload can be expected, exposing the applicant to a mix of commercial feasibility modelling, analytical design, CAD design and project management.
• This is a position which straddles the disciplines of civil engineering and mechanical engineering as, quite literally, you will be involved with the design of the interface between a race vehicle and the surface on which it operates.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to multiple race circuit designs and feasibility studies.
• Assist in CAD design, modelling and project management activities.
• Support interface design between race vehicles and track surfaces.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineers and external clients when required.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

CAD Design

IT Skills

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering

Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate Automotive Engineering

Undergraduate Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Python

Matlab

Adobe Creative Suite CS5

Microsoft Office/Project

Job description

Company Name:

Apex Circuit Design Ltd.

Position Title:

Placement Engineer – Racetrack Design

Application Closing Date:

2nd November 2026

Number of Positions Available:

Up to 2

Expected Commencement Date:

June 2027

Location(s):

Bledlow, Buckinghamshire

Salary:

• Circa £24,000.00 per annum
• 6%:6% Employer to employee matched contribution to pension
• Discretionary bonus scheme

Summary of Company:

Apex is an internationally recognised motorsport circuit design consultancy. The company’s primary business is the design of FIA, FIM and FIA Karting homologated racing facilities, working in association with world-class architects and civil engineering consultants to create commercially viable motorsport destinations. Among the 200 design commissions undertaken since 1997, Apex’s portfolio includes the Dubai Autodrome (UAE), Silverstone Circuit Upgrade (UK), Iceland MotoPark (ICE), Hampton Downs race circuit (NZL), Eurasia Autodrome Domodedovo (Russia), the Bahrain International Kart Circuit (BHR), Syndey Motorsports Park (AUS), PrimRing Vladivostok (RUS), The Zhejiang International Circuit (CHN) and, more recently, the design and delivery of the Miami F1 Grand Prix (US).

The bespoke service provided by Apex to its clients ensures that high quality, exciting and safe race circuit design is integrated into a master plan to maximise event and revenue opportunities; each new Apex project includes collaboration and advice from world-renowned racing drivers and teams.

The Apex design team employs graduate engineers in Motorsport Technology and Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Engineering and includes proven professional race circuit managers to provide the highest quality engineering design and project management service.

Apex have had a successful relationship with many students over the years with over 10 students being offered full-time roles following their placements.

We welcome your applications and look forward to possibly meeting you in the near future.

Job Description:

A 12-15 month placement for an undergraduate civil/ mechanical/automotive or aeronautical engineer alongside the Apex Circuit Design Ltd. team, working on multiple race circuit designs using civil engineering software (AutoCAD Civil3D), Python (for vehicle simulations), Adobe Creative Suite (CS5) (for presentation media) and Microsoft Project/Office. Overseas travel is possible and a very varied workload can be expected, exposing the applicant to a mix of commercial feasibility modelling, analytical design, CAD design and

project management. This is a position which straddles the disciplines of civil engineering and mechanical engineering as, quite literally, you will be involved with the design of the interface between a race vehicle and the surface on which it operates.

Preferred Competencies:

Civil Engineering | Mechanical Engineering

In General:

• Can-do attitude
• Ability to multitask and work as a member of the team
• Creative thinking, problem-solving and spatial planning skills
• IT and CAD design skills
• Ability to work, interact with and present to clients
• Attention to detail in every aspect of their work

For a Mechanical/Automotive Engineering Applicant:

• Understanding of vehicle dynamics
• Understanding of computational analysis, modelling and simulations (Matlab/Python preferred)
• CAD Design Experience (AutoCAD preferred)

For a Civil Engineering Applicant:

• Understanding of highways/pavement design
• Understanding of drainage design
• Understanding of pavement construction and materials
• CAD Design Experience (AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred)

Desirable Competencies:

• Presentation skills
• Languages (not essential, but Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese are useful for our business)
• Full UK Drivers Licence (not essential)
• Ability to travel at short notice
• Interest in motorsport

Key Learning Opportunities:

CAD design | Project Management | Commercial Feasibility Analysis

Application Process:

• Application Closes – 2nd November 2026
• Initial Microsoft Teams Interviews – Week Commencing 9th November 2026
• Apex Office Interviews – Mid November 2026
• Announcement of successful applicants – Late November 2026

Website Link:

www.apexcircuitdesign.com

Disciplines who can apply:

Civil, Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical

Student Visa (previously Tier 4 visa):

Happy to receive applications from students with valid student Visas.