Assistant BIM Designer

Facade Today; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global profit share scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Access to training

Job summary

Facade Today is looking for an assistant BIM Designer to join our team in Cardiff, working on diverse projects. The ideal candidate has a Level 4 HNC qualification and experience in structural consultancy. You'll collaborate with engineers and project managers to produce high-quality Building Information Models.

The role offers opportunities for professional growth and includes benefits like profit share and training through our in-house programs. We emphasize diversity and inclusion in our workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Engineering, Construction, Management, or Architecture (Level 4 HNC).
• Willingness to achieve EngTech qualification.
• Experience in structural/civil engineering consultancy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up project models as per project standards.
• Support project team with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Produce structural models and drawings.

Skills

Technical delivery using Revit

AutoCAD knowledge

Structural model production

Education

Level 4 (HNC) qualification in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Joining Arup

The Mid-West PSI Structures BIM Team are looking for an assistant BIM Designer to join our dynamic and innovative team. We work on a variety of exciting projects in various sectors including aviation, health care, data centres, education, commercial, industrial, rail and sport both in the UK and internationally.

The Opportunity

The Mid-West PSI Structures BIM Team are looking for an assistant BIM Designer to join our dynamic and innovative team. We work on a variety of exciting projects in various sectors including aviation, health care, data centres, education, commercial, industrial, rail and sport both in the UK and internationally.

The role would ideally be based in the Cardiff Office, which forms part of our Mid-West geography and includes offices in Birmingham, Bristol and Nottingham; you will regularly interface with teams across this region. For the right candidate, consideration may also be given to basing the role in the Bristol Office.

Reporting to the Group BIM Manager, you will be a key member of this multi-disciplinary and versatile team. Your skills will be instrumental in understanding and delivering high-quality Building Information Models. You will be working with the Project Manager, BIM Manager and discipline Engineers to define deliverables, schedules and implement these within the model. Our creativity and technical expertise allow us to take on ambitious projects that few companies can deliver, we bring together professionals from diverse disciplines to solve highly complex development problems, and our culture and values inspire us to think long-term and design with a social purpose. We care about what we do, and it shines through in the quality of our work.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.

Responsibilities

• Setting up new project models in accordance with project standards.
• Supporting the project team with technical delivery using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Producing structural models and drawings.
• Engaging with other members of the team to support the development of the group.
• Attendance to both internal and external (when required), coordination meetings.
• Contributing to the development of digital workflows.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking to speak to people who:

• Level 4 (HNC) in an Engineering, Construction, Management, or Architecture related field. (or be about to achieve the qualification).
• Be prepared to work towards and achieve the qualification (EngTech) for the discipline.
• Some level of experience within a structural/civil engineering consultancy (preferred).
• Understanding of model and drawing production using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Preparation of drawings and models with guidance from Engineers.
• Ability to balance technician resources against project requirements.

Requirements

• Level 4 (HNC) in an Engineering, Construction, Management, or Architecture related field. (or be about to achieve the qualification).
• Be prepared to work towards and achieve the qualification (EngTech) for the discipline.
• Some level of experience within a structural/civil engineering consultancy (preferred).
• Understanding of model and drawing production using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Preparation of drawings and models with guidance from Engineers.
• Ability to balance technician resources against project requirements.

Software Knowledge

• Revit, AutoCAD and Navisworks (essential).
• Autodesk Forma, Solibri and Revizto (desirable).

What we offer you

Beyond a great salary and stimulating, technically challenging work, Arup offers a range of additional benefits to its people. As a membership organisation, all of our permanent members share in our success through a global profit share scheme. Our members also have access to a range of broader wellbeing benefits and you’ll have access to lots of learning and development opportunities. This includes a structured induction and access to training through Arup university.

Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to do meaningful work that strengthens the resilience of communities and places to improve lives through Arup's community engagement programme.

Different People, Shared Values

At Arup, we encourage individuality to thrive by respecting, sharing and connecting our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas so we can grow together. At Arup we are an equal opportunity employer, and we accept people for who they are – we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of age, gender identity and expression, marital status, disability, neurodiversity and mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. Your difference belongs here. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture – from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.

At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates and are a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer.