Project Planner

Cadillac F1 Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team is seeking an experienced Project Planner to manage technical planning for their Formula 1 launch car and in-season upgrades. Key responsibilities include defining milestones, managing resource requirements, and developing collaborative project plans. The ideal candidate has experience in a planning role within Formula 1 or high-level motorsport, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in project management tools. They will contribute to the successful delivery of projects within tight timelines. Apply by 17th February 2026.

Benefits

Industry-leading pension

Generous time off

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning function within Formula 1 or high-level motorsport.
• Proven track record of delivering projects across different functions.
• Strong communication skills for building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Define design release milestones for project hardware.
• Manage technical or programme-level impacts from delivery plans.
• Develop and align project plans with stakeholders.

Skills

Planning function experience in Formula 1

Project delivery across functions

Strong communicator

Experience with Microsoft Project

Positive attitude for tight timescale projects

Experience with Microsoft tools

Tools

Microsoft Project

PWA

Wrike

PLM systems like 3DX or NX

Job description

Overview

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team is what happens when history, purpose and daring talent come together. Backed by TWG Global and GM, our team is uniquely positioned to disrupt Formula 1®, bringing a fresh perspective and an unrelenting drive for success. We have the energy of a start-up, with the ideas and originality of a business that always wants to lead, never wants to follow.

We’re building everything from the ground up, from a high-performance car to an inclusive, values-driven culture. We show bold ambition. We combine leadership in innovation with excellence in execution. We are one team. We have the freedom to think differently, the opportunity to shape process and practice, an ego-free environment where people thrive on being challenged by those around them. A historic name behind us. Career-defining moments ahead.

Fueled by bold ambition
Play your part in getting us on the grid.

Closing Date: 17th February 2026

Role

The Technical Office is looking for an experienced Project Planner to conduct the technical planning of our Formula 1® launch car and in-season upgrade projects. This role works in very close collaboration with an Operations Office counterpart (Operations Project Manager) to ensure the operational timescales are fully understood, resulting in a single, integrated plan from design through to delivery. This role will be key to ensuring the on-time delivery of projects and thus key programme milestones are adhered to, as set by our Programme Office.

Responsibilities

• Define design release milestones for all project hardware, including car components and test or validation fixtures
• Assess overall resource requirements and actively manage any broader technical or programme-level impacts arising from delivery plans
• Develop robust, fully aligned project plans in collaboration with key stakeholders, ensuring consistency with the overarching Programme objectives
• Maintain, track and clearly report project status, risks and progress throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Provide planning support to the Technical department across a range of activities, contributing to effective prioritisation and decision-making
• Build and sustain strong, effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, promoting clear communication, trust and alignment across all functions

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a planning function within Formula 1® or high-level motorsport, ideally in the Design Office environment
• Proven delivery of projects working across different functions
• Strong communicator enabling relationship building across numerous departments
• Experience with Microsoft Project, PWA, Wrike or other similar Project Management tools and within a PLM system such as 3DX or NX
• ‘Can do’ attitude to aid delivery of tight timescale projects
• Good experience with Microsoft tools

Benefits

The Cadillac Formula 1® Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting-edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence—on and off the track. This includes offering industry-leading pension, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.

Equal Opportunity statement: As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

At The Cadillac Formula 1® Team, all Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those focused on Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices.

Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.