BIM Designer
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We have a new opportunity for a Structural BIM Designer who is excited by technically challenging work on cutting-edge projects to join our creative and collaborative Building Engineering Team.
Based in our Southampton office, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team of over 700 engineers and BIM designers. Our projects span the globe, offering the opportunity to thrive in an international, multicultural environment. You’ll contribute to some of the most innovative and inspiring buildings worldwide, with current and recent projects including stadiums, cutting-edge automotive facilities, science and industry developments, data centres, university buildings, residential and healthcare facilities.
The Opportunity
In this role, as a Structural BIM Designer you will be responsible for production of our structural BIM models and drawings to communicate our design. You will be the focal point for collaborative BIM delivery, attending coordination workshops and collaborating with other project stakeholders to develop the design. Beyond your projects you will provide technical support to the wider team and look to mentor future apprentices as the team grows.
- Assisting BIM setup, coordination, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Producing and maintaining BIM models, drawings, and structured data.
- Managing and developing Revit families and project standards.
- Mentoring team members and assisting project resource management and quality.
- Preparing documentation, reports, and contributing to best practice networks.
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.
Is this role right for you?
We’re looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:
- An in depth knowledge of Autodesk Revit, including model setup, modelling and Structural Deliverable drawing production.
- A strong background in Structural BIM delivery and coordination, across a range of project sectors, frame types and design stages.
- A thorough understanding of the principles, processes and standards required to produce high-quality models and drawings.
- Experience in reinforced concrete detailing, the use of Autodesk Forma (formerly ACC), implementation of BIM Execution Plans, and an interest in automation are highly valued, but not essential.
- Possess strong communication skills at all levels with regular reporting to structural engineering leads and the ability to collaborate effectively across internal and external teams in other regions/locations and with a variety of clients.
- A minimum HNC/HND level of academic progression; possibly having progressed through a Civil Engineering Apprenticeship in the last 4-5 years.
- Gained or looking to achieve an EngTech equivalent membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers or similar.
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 Christopher-L.Noble@arup.com 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.
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