Annual Salary
£27,000 to £60,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Motorsport engineers design, test and build racing cars, rally cars and motorcycles.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; away from home
There will be
2.4% more Motorsport engineer jobs in 2027.
As a motorsport engineer working in design or production, you would:
At race events you would:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work at a car manufacturing plant, in a workshop or in a laboratory.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in motorsport or automotive engineering.
Employers may also accept related subjects, like:
Choosing a course that includes an internship or industry placement can give you an advantage when looking for jobs. It can also help if you want to join a graduate training scheme with a motorsport engineering company, or their suppliers.
You can check if universities are involved in schemes like Formula Student and Greenpower. These provide opportunities to get hands-on experience and to make contacts within the industry.
You'll usually need:
You could apply to do an engineering technician apprenticeship, then go on to train on a higher or degree apprenticeship in an engineering subject.
Engineering apprenticeships include:
You'll usually need:
Volunteering at motorsport events is a good way to make contacts in the industry and to get yourself known. Volunteers in Motorsport and British Motorsports Marshals Club have lots of ways you can get involved.
A good way to meet employers is to attend motorsport shows. You can speak directly to companies to find out what skills, experience and qualifications they're looking for.
Read motorsport magazines and follow companies on social media for news and job opportunities.
If you want to learn more about being a racing driver, check out the advice from Motorsport UK.
You can get more information about careers in motorsport from:Motorsport Industry Association; Motorsport UK
With experience, you could specialise in a particular type of engineering, for example engine transmission or electronics.
You could also become a:test or workshop supervisor; chief engineer; technical co-ordinator; technical manager; race team manager
The Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) recommends you choose a course that include work placements with manufacturers and suppliers, and volunteering at racing events as a marshal.
The Motor Sports Association and British Motorsports Marshals Club have more information on racing and marshalling.
The MIA and Your Future in Automotive have more information on becoming a Motorsport Engineer.
You'll need: