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Graduate Civil Engineer (Motorsport)

Location: Reading
Location Reading
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Ridge recently acquired Driven International Ltd - a multidisciplinary practice offering architecture, engineering, visualisation and design of sports, leisure, driving and motorsport destinations. We push the boundaries of creativity and use of technology, bringing a fresh-thinking approach to the design of unique and sustainable venues. Our team is comprised of passionate, experienced and qualified design directors, architects, engineers and technicians collaborating from our design studio in Hampshire in the United Kingdom. We provide a full service from feasibility and concept design to detailed engineering, construction and operational support.

We are proud to be recruiting to expand this team, you can find the details below for this rare opportunity!

 

About the opportunity

Due to recent growth, we are seeking new talent to join our team delivering UK and International motorsports, sports and leisure projects . The ideal candidate will have the ability to split their work across our track design, master planning and Civil Engineering team, giving a unique opportunity to develop your design or engineering career with a motorsports specialism.  The primary focus of the role will range from undertaking conceptual layout design, to developing these to engineering packages under the guidance of Principals within the business. A strong focus of the role will be producing designs in 2D & 3D within industry standard software packages as well as developing accompanying details and specifications.

This role would suit a candidate with experience or an interest in either master planning/urban design, civil engineering or motorsport engineering.  A strong passion & knowledge of motorsport is essential.

 

A typical week could include:

  • Providing concept design support to early stage feasibility projects
  • Contributing & attending  design workshops (remote/ in person UK / in person overseas)
  • Developing new site plan concepts in CAD format from sketch form to scaled CAD drawings
  • Preparing design reports and presentations to communicate our designs
  • Reviewing simulation design data to enhance our race tracks designs
  • Developing 3D designs of proposed venues
  • Assisting the design team in preparing specifications, engineering details and detailed design reports

 

What you’ll be doing

  • Working as a Graduate Engineer on large scale motorsport tracks, test tracks or private automotive driving venues as well as our growing sports/leisure sector.
  • The role will involve working closely with our inhouse Designers, Architects and CAD technicians, reporting to a Principal.
  • Working under the guidance of a Principal to implement company protocols, procedures and engineering solutions.
  • Working in a variety of software packages to generate CAD design drawings, reports, presentations and graphics
  • Assisting in the preparation of engineering designs and specifications
  • Attendance at site visits, design workshops and meetings with clients and Driven staff in the UK and overseas
  • Assisting in the design of aspects outside of track design, including site layouts and other design projects.
  • Helping to refine working protocols such as creating working templates, document templates, design procedures, IT procedures.

 

Your skills and experience

  • Ideally, you’ll hold a degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/Bsc/MEng/Msc), Motorsport, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Ideally, you’ll be experienced working in a design role - producing technical design drawings on major infrastructure, masterplans, planning or civil engineering projects within a design consultancy environment – this may include short term work experience roles or ‘Year in Industry’ placements.
  • Experience of producing reports & presentations
  • Willingness to work towards working independently, and open to training in new areas of design across our company.
  • Confident in articulating designs and technical content to non-technical personnel and clients.
  • Experience in the use of one or more of: Microstation or AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Adobe Suite, Blender or other similar industry software.

 

Your approach and style

  • Someone with a passion and enthusiasm for the motorsport industry and racing circuits
  • Practical, organised and a keen eye for detail
  • A high level of personal motivation and eager to learn new things and venture out of your comfort zone;
  • Happy to work at a fast pace to meet project deadlines.
  • Somebody who applies excellence in all they do and is willing to go the extra mile for a client.
  • Wants the opportunity to work on world class, high profile and unique projects.

We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our 1,400+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They’re the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.

Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best.

  • Quality
  • THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR BUSINESS.

From concept to execution, our work is driven by passion, technical expertise and an uncompromising commitment to excellence - delivering solutions that stand the test of time. We don’t need - or want - to be the biggest. Just the best.

  • Ingenuity
  • AS STANDARD.

We question assumptions and look beyond the obvious - applying technical depth and creativity to solve problems that matter. We find better ways today, then improve on them tomorrow.

  • Partnership
  • BUILT ON TRUST. GROWN OVER TIME.

Since 1946, strong relationships have shaped everything we do. We listen, challenge with care, and stay with you for the long haul - turning shared goals into lasting impact.

  • Aspiration
  • THE FIRE IN OUR BELLY.

We start with a vision - then push the boundaries of what’s possible. With bold ideas and a clear view of the future, we turn ambitions into meaningful outcomes.

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

Annual
leave

A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.

Community
spirit

You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.

Mental
health

Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.

Financial benefits

A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.

Physical
wellbeing

Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.

Flexible
working

Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.

Career development

A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.

Extra
benefits

Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.

A polite note to Recruitment Agencies
We enjoy great relationships with our agency partners within our framework, and fully believe in the value of a blended approach to finding the best talent. However, we are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from agency partners at this time – any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to nurturing strong partnerships within our agency framework, but there are occasions where we looking to enlist the help of others. If you would be interested in working with us in the future, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

A polite note to recruitment agencies

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.
If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

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