Head of Racing Car Development
UK Wide
You’ve been close enough to the track to know where performance is really won. In the detail. In the decisions. In how well engineering, data, and people come together under pressure. You’ve led complex technical teams before, and you’re ready for a role where you can shape the whole race programme, not just one part of it.
Now you want the space to think longer term. To set the technical direction, drive innovation, and build a structure that helps the team perform at its best across every race weekend. Less firefighting. More influence. More opportunity to turn experience into a clear competitive advantage.
As Head of Race Technology, you’ll lead the technical vision of the programme and bring together the people, systems, and ideas that move performance forward. It’s a senior role with real authority, direct impact on track, and the chance to help define the next chapter of a motorsport team with serious ambition.
Who’s it for and what’s in it for you?
This is a true household name when it comes to cars. Their racing team is where cutting-edge engineering, racing passion, and the best of craftsmanship come together. They develop high-performance race cars and support teams competing on circuits around the world, all with the goal of pushing vehicle technology forward. It's a great opportunity to work at the pinnacle of racing performance and solve complex, fascinating engineering challenges.
As for working there, you'll join a team who's strength is their togetherness - no matter your background, you'll be valued for what you bring to the table. Not only that, but they've also been voted a Top Employer of 2026 and are widely known for their support of the local community and dedication to having a positive impact on the environment. There's a lot to like!
What will your day to day look like?
You’ll lead a specialist racing vehicle development function, taking responsibility for the technical direction, delivery and governance of high-performance track-focused programmes.
• Lead and manage a structured racing vehicle development team
• Oversee the development, engineering and production of track-only vehicles
• Coordinate closely with internal departments to keep programmes aligned
• Define technical direction, development priorities and engineering standards
• Ensure vehicles meet relevant motorsport regulations and performance targets
• Manage technical content, processes, procedures and quality requirements
• Track cost, quality and performance KPIs across the development cycle
• Support the delivery of limited-edition or specialist motorsport projects
• Help transfer racing knowledge into wider performance vehicle development
• Engage with external technical bodies and motorsport stakeholders when needed
• Ensure customer racing teams receive strong technical support across global programmes
You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of a high-performance motorsport programme, leading technical development while ensuring engineering quality, regulation compliance and on-track performance remain at the centre of every decision.
This role will suit you if you…
• Have a university degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Bring significant experience in motorsport or high-performance vehicle development
• Have direct on-track racing experience
• Understand motorsport technical regulations and development standards
• Have led structured, multi-layered technical teams
• Can manage complex development programmes from concept through to delivery
• Are confident working across engineering, production, quality and technical support functions
• Can balance performance, cost, quality and regulatory requirements
• Communicate well with senior stakeholders, technical teams and external partners
• Are commercially aware, target-driven and comfortable making decisions under pressure
• Bring strong problem-solving skills and a positive, self-motivated approach
• Speak fluent English, with additional European languages useful but not essential
Think this could be your next role?
Then we’d love to hear from you! If you’re interested in applying or would like to see the full job description for this role, please get in touch with Adam on adam.stackhouse@fmctalent.com
The fine print
Reference number: 22735
Temporary or Permanent: Permanent
FMC contact for this role: Adam Stackhouse
