BIM Designer – Civil 3D & Infrastructure

Arup; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Profit share

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled BIM Designer to lead detailed civil models using the Autodesk suite, producing fully coordinated outputs for infrastructure projects including highways, utilities and drainage. You will work with engineers, managers and digital specialists to deliver high-quality BIM content within the Autodesk Construction Cloud ecosystem.

You will manage model data structures, support clash detection, and help embed digital processes, workflows and templates

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Civil Engineering (HND/Degree also accepted).
• Strong understanding of ISO 19650 and local BIM mandates for data consistency.
• Familiarity with Common Data Environments (ACC and Bentley ProjectWise).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of detailed civil engineering models and drawings.
• Support clash detection and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Maintain sound model data structures and digital standards.
• Help set up Common Data Environments, templates and workflows.

Skills

BIM design

Civil 3D

Navisworks

Coordination

ISO 19650

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Autodesk Navisworks

Autodesk Recap

InfraWorks

InfoDrainage

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. We work with clients to plan, build, integrate and maintain a wide variety of civil infrastructure, from bridges to reservoirs, highways to energy networks, and complex multidisciplinary developments.

Our technical teams address every aspect of civil engineering design, working in close collaboration with the full breadth of Arup’s other design, digital and engineering disciplines.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled BIM Designer to join our growing Civil Engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who is ready to take ownership of model development, support digital delivery on multidisciplinary projects, and contribute to the advancement of BIM best practice and digital innovation across the team. You will work closely with engineers, project managers, technicians and digital specialists to produce high quality, fully coordinated BIM models and technical outputs for a wide range of infrastructure projects, including highways, utilities, drainage, earthworks and major civil structures.

In this role, you will lead the development of detailed civil engineering models and drawings using the Autodesk suite of software, particularly Civil 3D and Navisworks, within the Autodesk Construction Cloud environment. You will support clash detection and model coordination between multiple disciplines, ensuring that project information is accurate, consistent and aligned with BIM Execution Plans and the requirements of ISO 19650. You will also take responsibility for maintaining sound model data structures, attribute information and digital standards, ensuring that all model content reflects best practice and the needs of the project.

A further aspect of the role involves supporting the setup and ongoing management of Common Data Environments, project templates, workflows and digital processes. You will be expected to learn and embed Arup’s digital workflows and help project teams adopt efficient digital techniques. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to internal innovation and continuous improvement initiatives, playing an active part in the ongoing development of BIM capability within the business.

Is this role right for you?

To thrive in this role, you should have a strong blend of technical capability, digital fluency and collaborative communication skills. You will be comfortable operating within multidisciplinary teams, confident in solving modelling challenges, and motivated by opportunities to innovate in digital delivery.

Core Technical Skills

• Civil 3D proficiency: Competent-level modelling of surfaces, corridors, pipe networks and grading is essential. Well-established use and development of Subassembly Composer components is required.
• BIM software: Hands‑on experience with Autodesk Navisworks for clash detection and multidisciplinary coordination. Exposure to workflows involving Autodesk Recap, InfraWorks, InfoDrainage or similar tools is beneficial.
• Standards & protocols: Strong understanding of ISO 19650 and local BIM mandates, ensuring data consistency across the project lifecycle.
• Data management: Familiarity with Common Data Environments, primarily ACC and Bentley ProjectWise.
• Quality control: Ability to perform model audits and verify data accuracy in line with BIM Execution Plan requirements.

Professional Requirements

• Minimum HNC in Civil Engineering, digital construction modelling or related discipline (HND/Degree also accepted).

What We Offer You

• competitive, fair and equitable pay
• benefits that support health and wellbeing
• a wide range of learning opportunities
• many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do
• Profit Share
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Accident insurance
• Income protection cover
• flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Ali Wallace via [e-mail] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/arup-careers-uk-application-process

All applications will be considered, and we will make every effort to respond within 72 hours of receipt. Please note that response times may be subject to delays during the festive period.

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