Motorsport engineer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Motorsport engineers design, build and test racing cars and bikes.

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  • Mount, balance, change, or check condition or pressure of tires.  
  • Listen to engines, examine vehicle frames, or confer with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage.  
  • Replace defective parts, using hand tools, arbor presses, flexible power presses, or power tools.  
  • Repair or adjust motorcycle subassemblies, such as forks,
Read more about Motorsport engineer

Motorsport engineers typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.

As a Motorsport engineer you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
    • Read more about Motorsport engineer
    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    45,523 GBP *
    per year
    18,000 GBP
    60,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

    Salary statistics

    Average salary for Motorsport engineer

    • 46,112 GBP
    • 40,667 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Motorsport engineer
    Average salary for full-time Motorsport engineer

    Showing:
    Part-time Full-time
    • 24,842 GBP
    • 19,347 GBP
    • 45,523 GBP
    • 40,667 GBP
    • 46,112 GBP
    Salary over time for Motorsport engineer

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 42,396 GBP
    • 42,382 GBP
    • 42,534 GBP
    • 43,712 GBP
    • 45,725 GBP
    • 44,407 GBP
    • 45,523 GBP
    • 44,522 GBP
    • 44,065 GBP
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    Future outlook for Motorsport engineers

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    Very good outlook
    168 000+ jobs available
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    Balanced outlook
    0% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    Very good outlook
    29% chance of automation in the future

    Motorsport engineer - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Motorsport engineer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 82% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
    • 13% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 5% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent

    You'll need:

    •  to be thorough and pay attention to detail  
    •  the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools  
    •  the ability to work on your own  
    •  patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations  
    •  the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure  
    •  to be flexible and open to change  
    •  customer service skills  
    •  the ability to work well with your hands  
    • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Motorsport engineer

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Motorsport engineer.
    Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
    Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

    Things to highlight for your Motorsport engineer interview

    Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

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