Senior BIM Designer – Water Infrastructure & Coordination

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

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.