Tyre Modelling Engineer

Lola Cars; Silverstone; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lola Cars, based at Silverstone, seeks a Tyre Modelling Engineer to lead tyre modelling across racing projects and deliver data-driven improvements. You will develop in-house tyre models for simulations and support testing from design to race events.

Ideal candidates have a maths/physics/mechanical engineering background with an interest in motorsport, strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Degree level or commensurate work experience.
• Maths, Physics, or Mechanical engineering degree desirable but not essential.
• Project Management experience desirable but not essential.
• An interest in and understanding of engineering/motorsport.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain in-house tyre models for use in vehicle simulations / simulator.
• Assess tyre model correlation, identify areas of performance improvement, and contribute to implementation.
• Propose new development items and methodologies for improving tyre modelling and tyre performance more widely.
• Support simulator testing as required to further tyre model development.
• Support rig testing as appropriate, and post-process results to further tyre understanding.
• Support trackside engineers with pre and post event analysis.
• Influence car performance as a whole by contributing to cross‑department understanding of the influence of tyres on performance, e.g. with Design, Race Engineering, Simulator teams.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree or commensurate experience

Maths/Physics/Mechanical engineering desirable

Project Management desirable

Motorsport understanding/interest

Job description

The Opportunity

At Lola Cars, we are building something special.

As one of the most iconic names in motorsport, we design, build, engineer and race world-class race and road cars from our new headquarters at Silverstone, and we need exceptional people behind every part of that journey.

A fabulous opportunity for an experienced, Tyre Modelling Engineer to join the dedicated and talented team at Lola as we embark on the next phase of the adventure. The role of the Tyre Modelling Engineer will primarily be leading tyre modelling across all racing projects undertaken by the Lola Technical Team.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop and maintain in-house tyre models for use in vehicle simulations / simulator.
• Assess tyre model correlation, identify areas of performance improvement, and contribute to implementation.
• Propose new development items and methodologies for improving tyre modelling and tyre performance more widely.
• Support simulator testing as required to further tyre model development.
• Support rig testing as appropriate, and post-process results to further tyre understanding.
• Support trackside engineers with pre and post event analysis.
• Influence car performance as a whole by contributing to cross‑department understanding of the influence of tyres on performance, e.g. with Design, Race Engineering, Simulator teams.

What We Are Looking For

A self‑motivated person to develop, drive and deliver reliable tyre models.

• Ability to work well under pressure in a team environment and communicate ideas effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player.
• Communicate and demonstrate progress towards the end‑goal.
• With confidence and knowledge to raise issues and develop solutions.
• Relatively comfortable operating in a fluid, changing environment.
• Strong attention to and enjoys the detail in all areas.
• Methodical and measured in approach.
• Builds rapport with team members.
• Initiative, to find ways to achieve/deliver what is required.
• Possess a composed demeanour and the ability to make structured decisions with sound reasoning.
• Lead by example and possess the ability to inspire and motivate both their team and peers.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and time management abilities.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Degree Level or commensurate work experience.
• Maths, Physics, or Mechanical engineering degree desirable but not essential.
• Project Management experience desirable but not essential.
• An interest in and understanding of engineering/motorsport.

The Successful Candidate Might Be

• An existing Tyre or Tyre Simulation Engineer in a motorsport/ automotive company.
• A Tyre or Tyre Simulation Engineer who has acquired the appropriate experience, skills & knowledge.
• A physics or mathematical modeller with a strong interest in tyres.
• An experienced engineer with the relevant skills and knowledge.

Role Location & Hours

The role will be based at the new Lola facility in Silverstone with the potential for some flexibility for remote working. A normal working week is 40 hrs, 8 hrs a day Monday to Friday.

Why Lola

This is a rare opportunity to join one of motorsport's most iconic names at a defining stage in its next chapter.

Based at Silverstone, you will work alongside talented engineers, technicians and performance specialists developing world-class race vehicles in a fast-moving, high‑performance environment where precision, innovation and teamwork matter every day.

If you are driven by motorsport, excited by performance engineering and motivated by the chance to make a visible impact, we would love to hear from you as Lola continues to push forward across next‑generation electric motorsport.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 9th September 2026 (we may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lola Cars is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected.