Senior BIM Designer

Arup; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking a motivated BIM Designer to join the multidisciplinary Energy, Water and Resources team across UK infrastructure projects. The role focuses on delivering high-quality BIM modelling and multi-disciplinary coordination for water and energy schemes, with emphasis on BEP compliance and model integrity.

You will develop and manage detailed 3D BIM models (pipelines, pumping stations, treatment works) and lead coordination reviews while liaising with clients and contractors.

Qualifications

• BIM modelling experience in water/utilities is required.
• Strong Civil 3D capability for civil infrastructure models and drawings.
• Familiarity with Plant 3D Smart P&ID and Revit is desirable.
• Deep understanding of water infrastructure components and networks.
• Experience with point cloud data and reality capture integration.
• Knowledge of BIM collaboration platforms like ACC/Autodesk Forma and ProjectWise.
• Strong ISO 19650-aligned information management knowledge.
• Familiar with BIM Execution Plans, model coordination, QA and PIMs.
• Experience planning, reviewing, and coordinating BIM deliverables and workflows.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to guide, mentor and support junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality BIM modelling and coordination for water projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and supply chain partners for BIM deliverables.
• Mentor junior BIM technicians and support BIM process improvements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design elements and resolve clashes.
• Maintain model integrity, version control and BEP compliance.

Skills

BIM modelling

Civil 3D

Plant 3D

Revit

Reality capture

Point clouds

Autodesk Forma

ProjectWise

ISO 19650

BEPs

BIM workflows

Communication

Mentoring

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.

You will join a multidisciplinary Energy, Water and Resources team delivering BIM and CAD services across major UK infrastructure programmes, including EA and NRW frameworks and the AMP8 wastewater investment programme.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and technically proficient BIM Designer to join our multidisciplinary team delivering impactful water and energy projects, in one of our offices in Cardiff, Bristol or Birmingham. The ideal candidate will lead and deliver high-quality BIM modelling and coordination for water infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements. This role involves close collaboration across disciplines to support the design and delivery of sustainable water solutions, with a strong emphasis on leading multi-disciplinary coordination.

With frameworks and major projects across the UK in both water and energy, our pipeline of work is strong. We offer flexibility to support your development whether you’re looking to deepen your technical expertise or grow into leadership.

Initially, you will develop and manage detailed 3D BIM models for water infrastructure projects (e.g., pipelines, pumping stations, treatment works) and lead multi-disciplinary coordination, ensuring seamless integration of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical design elements.

You will facilitate regular coordination reviews and model federation to identify and resolve clashes and design conflicts, produce accurate 2D drawings, sections and schedules from BIM models and maintain model integrity, version control, and compliance with BIM Execution Plans (BEPs).

The role will allow you to liaise with clients, contractors and supply chain partners to ensure BIM deliverables meet expectations, mentor junior BIM technicians and contribute to continuous improvement of BIM processes whilst ensuring adherence to UK BIM standards (e.g., ISO 19650), Arup standards and water industry specifications.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective, in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

We Are Seeking The Below Skills And Knowledge

• Proven experience in BIM modelling within the water or utilities sector.
• Strong Civil 3D capability and experience delivering civil infrastructure models and drawings.
• Familiarity with Plant 3D Smart P&ID and Revit is desirable.
• Strong understanding of water infrastructure components, including chambers and access structures, pipework and networks, valves and flow-control equipment, cable and electrical infrastructure, drainage and SuDS, water/wastewater treatment process units, and pumping infrastructure.
• Experience with point cloud data and reality capture integration.
• Knowledge of BIM collaboration platforms such as ACC/Autodesk Forma and ProjectWise.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 19650-aligned information management processes and digital delivery best practice.
• Good understanding of BIM Execution Plans, model coordination, quality assurance, and project information requirements.
• Experience planning, reviewing, and coordinating BIM deliverables, including selecting and managing appropriate BIM workflows.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working alongside multidisciplinary teams, clients, and external partners.
• Ability to guide, mentor, and support less experienced team members.

We recognise that strong candidates may not have every skill required from day one. If you have transferable experience and the potential and motivation to develop within the role, we’d be keen to hear from you. We’ll provide the support, guidance and opportunities you need to build on your existing skills and grow into the role.

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What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefitsto 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 atwww.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup

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