BIM Modeler

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.

Africa faces unprecedented population growth alongside increasing urbanisation and climate volatility. These pressures demand integrated, future-focused civil engineering solutions that balance technical rigour with environmental stewardship and social impact. In response, Arup are broadening our agile, digitally enabled Civil Engineering capability in South Africa, connected to Arup’s global expertise and grounded in local context.

We exist to shape a better world – and we do so by bringing together imagination, technical excellence, and a deep sense of responsibility to people and planet.

We are an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants, and technical specialists, working across every aspect of the built environment. In South Africa and across the African continent, civil engineering sits at the heart of society’s most urgent challenges – from resilient infrastructure and sustainable water systems to climate adaptation, urban growth, and social equity.

With offices in Cape Town (est.1965), Durban (est.1958) and Johannesburg (est.1954), you will work alongside established multidisciplinary teams with diverse industry knowledge, united by a shared commitment to people, excellence, influence, digital innovation, and sustainability. We are excited about the energy, perspectives, skills, and leadership you could bring.

The Opportunity:

Join Arup's growing MEPF team and help shape the future of digital delivery within the built environment. We are seeking BIM Modellers who are passionate about technology, 3D modelling and collaborative design.

In this role, you will work alongside engineers, designers and digital delivery specialists to develop and coordinate BIM models across a diverse portfolio of projects. Our work spans a variety of sectors including data centres, healthcare, commercial developments, hospitality, transport infrastructure and other complex building projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to build a long-term career in BIM, digital engineering and multidisciplinary project delivery within a globally recognised consultancy.

Is This Role Right for You?

• Develop and coordinate BIM models across Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire disciplines.
• Produce accurate 3D models and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver coordinated design solutions.
• Support the delivery of projects through effective model development and coordination.
• Apply BIM best practice and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work across a variety of building projects and sectors.

What We're Looking For

• 2 to 5 years' BIM modelling experience.
• Proficiency in Revit and other BIM software.
• Experience working within engineering, architectural or construction environments.
• Strong 3D modelling and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Passion for digital engineering, BIM and technology.
• Experience within Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing or Fire engineering projects.
• Architectural modelling experience.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Carien Ferreira at Carien.Ferreira@arup.com.

What we offer you:

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

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.

An environment that will give you freedom to design with a purpose, focus on your skills to deliver quality work to our clients, opportunity to learn and share knowledge openly. You will have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to improve the lives of the most vulnerable in the communities in which we live and work through Arup's community engagement programme.

Different people, shared values:

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), disability, neurotype or mental health, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, 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 Carien Ferreira  at Carien.Ferreira@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.

Our Application Process

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

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We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.