Project Manager Student Placement
alliancewd · Enstone ·
- Category
- Project management
- Visa sponsorship
- No
A one-year student placement at the Alpine Formula One Team in Enstone, supporting project managers with planning, coordinating, and tracking F1 car component delivery from design release through manufacturing and build. Suited to a degree student (project management, engineering, business, operations) with strong organisation, communication, and data skills.
Company
ALPINE RACING LIMITEDJob Description
Duration: 1 year
Start Date: July 2027
About Us
We are a high-performance Formula One Team driven by innovation, precision, and a commitment to excellence. Within our Projects and Programme Management function, we play a critical role in coordinating the delivery of components and systems that directly contribute to race car performance.
As a Project Manager Placement Student, you’ll gain hands-on experience at the heart of how an F1 car is planned, built, and developed. This is a unique opportunity to support cross-functional engineering, production, and programme activities that keep our car development running at pace throughout the season.
The Role
As a Project Manager Placement Student, you will support other Project Managers and the wider team in planning, coordinating, and monitoring projects.
You will help ensure that key parts, assemblies, and updates are delivered on time by supporting project planning, stakeholder engagement, data tracking, and cross‑department communication. This role provides exposure to the full lifecycle of F1 component delivery—from design release through manufacturing and build—giving you a genuine understanding of how a Formula One Team operates.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Coordination
Support planning and production meetings, capturing status updates across technical and production functions
Assist in the creation and communication of project plans
Raise works orders and system tasks to ensure timely allocation of work across departments
Delivery & Performance Monitoring
Track progress of design, production, and build activities against deadlines
Escalate delivery risks or slippages to the Lead Project Manager
Collaborate with stakeholders to recover delays and mitigate risks
Project Administration & Reporting
Assist with maintaining accurate project data within relevant systems
Prepare status summaries, reports, and updates for project reviews
Support continuous improvement activities across the programme
Team & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with engineering, production, programme management and other supporting functions
Promote a positive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment
Support the team’s focus on safety, environmental responsibility, and ED&I commitments
Who We’re Looking For
Currently studying a degree with a placement year (Project Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related)
Strong organisational and planning skills
Effective communicator, confident liaising with a range of stakeholders
Able to problem‑solve, anticipate risks, and propose solutions
Comfortable working with data and digital tools
Keen attention to detail and ability to work at pace
Proactive, resilient, and eager to learn in a high-performance environment
Must have the right to work in the UK (we cannot provide sponsorship)
Must be available to attend onsite interviews in April
What We Offer in Return
At Alpine Formula One Team, you won’t just contribute; you’ll make a direct impact on race car performance at the pinnacle of motorsport. Working alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry, you’ll help shape innovation on a global stage.
Our purpose-built facilities in Enstone provide the perfect environment to thrive. We offer a competitive salary, private medical healthcare, full access to our free on-site gym, a subsidised fully catered canteen and a wide range of additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth.
Beyond the perks, you’ll be part of a team that’s pushing boundaries in Formula One. The thrill of pioneering cutting-edge technology, combined with a collaborative and inclusive culture, creates unmatched opportunities for career development and personal achievement.
Take the next step in your career and play your part in shaping the future of Formula One.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Alpine F1 Team, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be their true selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to leading by example in promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our society.
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