# Build Specification Engineer

> Cadillac Formula 1® Team · Silverstone, United Kingdom · — · Posted 2026-07-13

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Technical

## Description

**Closing Date: Friday 24th July 2026**  

**Fueled by bold ambition**  

The Build Specification Engineer will own and manage the car’s documented technical definition and build specifications across all events. This role is responsible for defining what is fitted to each car, when it is fitted, and in what configuration, recognizing that specifications may vary from race to race. You will act as the central coordination point, aligning design, production, assembly, and race operations to ensure technical coherence and operational readiness.

**Key Responsibilities:**

-   Owning the build specification of each car for each event, including rig and dyno events, recognizing that cars and assemblies may differ in configuration race-to-race

-   Defining what components are fitted to which car, when, and in what specification, including tracking configuration differences

-   Acting as the central interface between Design Engineering, Production and Manufacturing, Assembly and Build Engineering, Race Team and Trackside Operations

-   Liaising with production teams to understand Part availability, Manufacturing timelines, Constraints or risks to delivery 

-   Ensuring that the correct quantity of parts is available and allocated appropriately across cars and events

-   Communicating build specifications and UIIL information clearly to all relevant stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, to ensure alignment and avoid ambiguity

## Requirements

What do you need from you?

-   Experienced engineer with a strong understanding of a modern Formula 1**®** car
-   Comfortable owning and developing a role with minimal guidance/assistance
-   Confident working cross-functionally and asking the right questions
-   Strong communicator; proactive rather than reactive
-   Understands production processes (composites, machining, assembly) at a system level

**A team like no other.**

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.

_As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does 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._

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