Project Manager Student Placement

Alpine; Enstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Alpine Formula One Team in Enstone, UK is offering a Project Manager Placement Student role to gain hands-on experience in planning, coordination, and programme delivery for race car components.

You will support cross-functional engineering, production and programme activities, track progress, and prepare updates for reviews. The placement demands strong organisation and a proactive, learning mindset in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree with a placement year in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Operations or related.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Effective communicator, confident liaising with stakeholders.
• Able to problem-solve, anticipate risks, and use data to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and production meetings, capturing status updates across technical and production functions.
• Assist in the creation and communication of project plans.
• Raise works orders and system tasks to ensure timely allocation of work across departments.
• Track progress of design, production, and build activities against deadlines.
• Prepare status summaries, reports, and updates for project reviews.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Stakeholder Liaison

Data literacy

Communication

Education

Degree with placement year

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Project management software

Job description

We are a high-performance Formula One Team driven by innovation, precision, and a commitment to excellence. Within our Projects and Programme Management function, we play a critical role in coordinating the delivery of components and systems that directly contribute to race car performance.

As a Project Manager Placement Student,you’llgain hands‑on experience at the heart of how an F1 car is planned, built, and developed. This is a unique opportunity to support cross‑functional engineering, production, and programme activities that keep our car development running at pace throughout the season.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination

• Support planning and production meetings, capturing status updates across technical and production functions
• Assist in the creation and communication of project plans
• Raise works orders and system tasks to ensure timely allocation of work across departments

Delivery & Performance Monitoring

• Track progress of design, production, and build activities against deadlines
• Escalate delivery risks or slippages to the Lead Project Manager
• Collaborate with stakeholders to recover delays and mitigate risks

Project Administration & Reporting

• Assist with maintaining accurate project data within relevant systems
• Prepare status summaries, reports, and updates for project reviews
• Support continuous improvement activities across the programme

Team & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, production, programme management and other supporting functions
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment
• Support the team’s focus on safety, environmental responsibility, and ED&I commitments

Currently studying a degree with a placement year (Project Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related)

Strong organisational and planning skills

Effective communicator, confident liaising with a range of stakeholders

Able to problem‑solve, anticipate risks, and propose solutions

Comfortable working with data and digital tools

Keen attention to detail and ability to work at pace

Proactive, resilient, and eager to learn in a high-performance environment

Must have the right to work in the UK (we cannot provide sponsorship)

Must be available to attend onsite interviews in April

What We Offer in Return

At Alpine Formula One Team, you won’t just contribute;you’ll make a direct impact on race car performance at the pinnacle of motorsport. Working alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry,you’ll help shape innovation on a global stage.

Our purpose‑built facilities in Enstone provide the perfect environment to thrive. We offer a competitive salary, private medical healthcare, full access to our free on‑site gym, a subsidised fully catered canteen and a wide range of additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth.

Beyond the perks, you’ll be part of a team that’s pushing boundaries in Formula One. The thrill of pioneering cutting‑edge technology, combined with a collaborative and inclusive culture, creates unmatched opportunities for career development and personal achievement.

Take the next step in your career and play your part in shaping the future of Formula One.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Alpine F1 Team, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be their true selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to leading by example in promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our society.

Job Family

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Alpine Formula One Team competes in the FIA Formula One World Championship, boasting a legacy of seven World Championships and renowned drivers like Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly.

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