Operating at the highest levels of international motorsport, M-Sport UK delivers programmes across the FIA World Rally Championship, Rally Raid, and a variety of global customer racing activities. As part of our Graduate Engineering Programme for the 2027/28 intake, we are looking to recruit an ambitious and driven Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical team at our Dovenby Hall headquarters., This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to develop their career within a high-performance motorsport environment, working at the interface between Engineering, Design and the Electrical Department. You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the build, development and testing of electrical systems and components, contributing to the reliability, performance and continuous improvement of M-Sport's competition cars.
The role responsibilities include:
- Electrical Systems: Assist with the build, development and testing of electrical systems and components used across M-Sport's competition cars.
- Project Support: Support planning and forecasting activities to help ensure projects remain on track and are delivered to the required standards and deadlines.
- Process Improvement: Learn, develop and improve processes and procedures across the Electrical Department.
- Technical Documentation: Prepare and issue technical documentation, drawings, specifications and build information relating to electrical systems and components.
- Quality & Build Checks: Conduct quality and build checks to ensure electrical systems and components meet the required standards.
- Component Tracking & Lifing: Assist with the tracking and lifing of electrical components to support reliability, accuracy and effective component management.
- Analysis & Reporting: Analyse and report on issues to support improvements in system reliability and overall performance.
- System Integration: Support system layout, component selection and integration across multiple programmes.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with technicians, suppliers, Engineering, Design and other departments to ensure electrical system functionality and reliability.
We're looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Essential Criteria & Skills:
- Engineering Qualification: BEng or MEng degree qualification in Motorsport Engineering/Technology, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline.
- Motorsport Passion: A genuine passion for motorsport and a drive to progress within a high-performance engineering environment.
- Willingness to Learn: Keen to learn, develop and take on new challenges within a fast-paced and hands-on engineering environment.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail with a practical and methodical approach to problem solving.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, relationship and team-building skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues across different departments.
- Quality & Performance: Pride yourself on delivering a high standard of performance and quality whilst working to strict deadlines in a time-sensitive environment.
- Time Management: Ability to manage workloads effectively and deliver tasks to agreed deadlines.
- IT Literacy: Competent user of Microsoft Office applications and engineering software packages.
Preferred Experience:
- Previous experience within the motorsport or automotive industry, including an industrial placement year.
- Hands-on practical motorsport experience, such as volunteering on race weekends or Formula Student.
- Fundamental understanding of electrical and electronic systems, circuits and electrical principles.
Operating a renowned global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M-Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award-winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry's most acclaimed motorsport series.
The drive to deliver championship-winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our engineering team; and the key to our continuing success starts with you having influence throughout the core procedures of all our vehicles - from concepts and original designs, to running test programmes and defining the means to enhance maximum performance.
Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M-Sport UK is unique in offering the fast-paced, high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.
We also offer a range of employee benefits including:
- life assurance
- a flexible working day
- company contributed pension scheme
- discounted gym membership
- discount reward scheme
- cycle to work scheme
- company healthcare plan
- long service awards
- and an employee assistance programme.
As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.
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Graduate Electrical Engineer employer: M-Sport UK
M-Sport UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the picturesque Dovenby Hall, where innovation meets passion in the world of motorsport. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and lead cutting-edge design projects, all while being part of a collaborative team that values creativity and excellence. The company fosters a culture of continuous improvement and provides access to state-of-the-art resources, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in high-performance engineering.
