Electrical Project Coordinator

In its first eight seasons, Formula E has crowned seven different champions and celebrated 23 winners in 100 races. With more automotive manufacturers on the grid than any other motorsport, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is one of the world’s most compelling racing series and enters its ninth season as the fastest growing sport on the planet.

But we’re more than a race; Formula E was founded to counteract climate change by accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles and as an unparalleled proving ground for race-to-road electric vehicle technologies. In Season 9, our ambition has grown as has our vision to accelerate sustainable human progress through an all out race for better futures.

The only sport certified net zero carbon since inception, Formula E is a beacon for fans who want to enjoy edge-of-seat racing today at the same time as having a positive effect on the world tomorrow.

Formula E is a unique fusion of world class sport, sustainability, and cutting edge technology on a global stage. Season 9 signals the start of the Gen3 era in the sport with the debut of the third generation race car – the fastest, lightest, most powerful and efficient electric race car ever built. Formula E will also go further than ever before in Season 9 with 17 races in 10 iconic world cities.

Working with us

At Formula E, we have created an environment that supports our colleagues to perform at their best. We are innovative, curious and we love the world we live in which is why we value sustainability. We believe that work should be fun and, whilst we are passionate about delivery, we are one team and supporting each other is key to our success.

Job Purpose:

Manage delivery of electrical and energy services at Formula E race events. Responsible for capturing requirements, working with suppliers and venues to design, install and operate electrical overlay.

Key Deliverables:

• Coordinate between the departments of Formula E, local promoters and operators, suppliers & contractors to ensure the electrical system meets the needs of all stakeholders.
• Timely delivery and operation of safe and resilient electrical services in demanding environments.
• Ensure that delivery of electrical services aligns with Formula E sustainability program.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Planning:

• Manage the design, planning, operation of the electrical architecture and services at Formula E events
• Work with local operators, promoters, suppliers, contractors, and local energy providers to ensure technical and power related requirements are fully understood, planned, and delivered as per specification
• Ensure all power related overlay is documented and captured for each race venue
• Adherence to local regulations relating to power and safety
• Gathering of required contractor H&S paperwork, ensuring contractors supply adequate and relevant documentation to support their works

Site Management and Operations:

• Manage electrical installation during build/derig and operation
• Co-ordinate with all other stakeholders as necessary
• Deliver safe, resilient, and compliant electrical networks in challenging environments on time
• Ensure the Health & Safety of all electrical team, monitoring and reviewing safe work practices, risk assessments & method statements
• Drive efficiencies to minimize carbon footprint, emissions, and costs.

What we are looking for

Essential

• Undergraduate
• Experience of temporary (sporting) events
• Team player, work well under pressure, excellent communication and organisational skills
• Sporting events
• Energetic, self-motivated
• Able to travel

Desirable

• Electrical Engineering degree
• MIET professional membership
• Knowledge of electrical standards applicable for temporary events
• Interest in Motorsport