Building the fastest car in the world would be a demanding job at the best of times. But taking on the role of chief engineer mid-way through the project, when you've never been involved in any sort of car-design project, adds new meaning to the word 'demanding'.rnFor Mark Chapman, the chief engineer role represents the highest point in a varied career. 'To be honest, I have a low boredom threshold. If I'd spent my whole career at Rolls-Royce I might have been very good at turbines or compressors, but the thought of sitting down for the next 20 years at the same desk doesn't fill me with glee. I've had a lot of different jobs and this is the icing on the cake really.'
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