Senior BIM Technician – Water Infrastructure

Arup; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Profit Share

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Senior BIM Technician in Cardiff to support the delivery of complex water infrastructure projects within a multidisciplinary design environment. You will produce and coordinate high-quality BIM and CAD outputs using Civil 3D and Revit, developing 3D models, surfaces, alignments and detailed components.

You will review survey data for design suitability, perform quality checks, and mentor junior team members while contributing to continuous improvement of digital delivery

Qualifications

• Strong BIM and CAD delivery in infrastructure.
• Ability to coordinate 3D models, surfaces, alignments and pipework.
• Mentor junior members and support knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Produce and coordinate BIM/CAD outputs using Civil 3D and Revit.
• Develop 3D models, surfaces, alignments, profiles and infrastructure components.
• Review survey data for design suitability and perform quality checks on models/drawings.
• Mentor juniors and contribute to best practice within the team.

Skills

BIM coordination

Team collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Quality assurance

Survey data review

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Revit

ACC

ProjectWise

Job description

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. Working closely with industry partners and clients such as Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and Morgan Sindall, the role is based in Cardiff with collaboration across co-located project offices in Newport.

The work supports the delivery of essential water infrastructure projects that help shape resilient, sustainable communities, combining technical design expertise with integrated digital delivery across complex, regulated environments.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior BIM Technician to support the delivery of complex water infrastructure and structural engineering projects within a multidisciplinary design environment, covering areas such as wastewater treatment works, sewer networks, CSOs, pumping stations, rising mains, and flood risk and river engineering schemes.

In this role, you will produce and coordinate high-quality BIM and CAD outputs using Civil 3D and Revit, developing 3D models, surfaces, alignments, profiles, and detailed infrastructure components including pumps, pipework, valves, and penstocks. You will ensure all digital outputs are accurate, coordinated, and compliant with client, project, and industry standards.

You will be responsible for reviewing survey data for design suitability and carrying out quality checks on models and drawings to maintain high technical standards across project deliverables.

Alongside technical delivery, you will support and mentor junior team members and apprentices, helping develop their BIM and CAD skills, while contributing to best practice sharing and continuous improvement within the team’s digital delivery processes.

Is this role right for you?

We are seeking the below skills and knowledge:

• Strong experience with Civil 3D is preferable but an AutoCAD and Revit skills background for infrastructure design delivery will also be suitable.
• Experience using ACC and ProjectWise for collaborative design and document control
• A strong background in water or infrastructure projects with understanding of relevant UK standards preferred
• Good understanding of BIM workflows and QA procedures, including client drawing standards and deliverables
• Strong collaboration skills with experience working in multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to mentor more junior members of the team
• 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’ll 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.

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 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 [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.