BIM Technician
Joining Arup
London or Southampton offices
Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. We are owned in trust on behalf of our staff, and this ownership structure supports Arup’s company-wide commitment to technical and creative excellence. We are seeking an intermediate building services engineering technician to join our Building Engineering London group working on a wide variety of prestigious UK and international projects. The successful candidate will become a permanent member of our creative, friendly team and will work on some of the most exciting buildings in the world.
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The opportunity
We are looking for an MEP BIM Technician to join our Building Services team. You will support the delivery of Building Information Modelling (BIM) outputs across a diverse portfolio of building projects, working alongside engineers, designers and other BIM professionals.
At Grade 3, you will be developing your technical capability and taking responsibility for defined packages of BIM work within your discipline. You will work as part of a collaborative project team, with guidance and direction from more experienced colleagues, while progressively building your confidence, technical knowledge and professional experience. The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your career within Arup, working on multidisciplinary projects while building expertise in BIM processes, digital delivery and building services coordination.
Your responsibilities
As an MEP BIM Technician, you will:
Produce coordinated MEP BIM models, drawings, schedules and other project deliverables.
Take responsibility for defined packages of BIM work within the Building Services discipline.
Use Autodesk Revit as a core authoring tool to develop accurate MEP models and drawings.
Use Autodesk Navisworks and other coordination tools to support multidisciplinary model coordination and identify potential clashes or design issues.
Use AutoCAD and other relevant software where required to support project delivery.
Work to agreed project BIM standards, procedures and quality requirements.
Organise and prioritise your own workload to support agreed project deadlines.
Check your own work for accuracy and quality and participate in the checking and review of colleagues' work where appropriate.
Work closely with mechanical, electrical and public health engineers to ensure BIM outputs accurately reflect the design intent.
Support coordination with other disciplines and understand how your work contributes to the wider project.
Raise technical or coordination issues with more experienced team members where guidance is required.
Seek feedback from colleagues and apply learning to continuously improve the quality of your work.
Share appropriate knowledge and good practice with colleagues.
Contribute to the development and application of BIM standards, workflows and good practice within the team.
Participate in Arup skills networks, learning activities and wider knowledge-sharing opportunities as your experience develops.
In line with Arup's Grade 3 contribution expectations, you will generally support other members of the team while taking responsibility for discrete packages of work within your own discipline.
You will be expected to:
Scope and impact
Take ownership of defined BIM tasks and packages within the MEP discipline.
Understand your role within the project team and how your outputs contribute to wider project objectives.
Focus on delivering high-quality work against immediate project priorities.
Work with appropriate supervision and direction from more experienced colleagues.
What you deliver
Prioritise and organise your own work within agreed programme, quality and project requirements.
Deliver straightforward BIM activities using established Arup and project processes.
Produce accurate models, drawings, schedules and supporting information.
Check your own work and contribute appropriately to checking colleagues' work.
Seek feedback and respond positively to technical and quality reviews.
Escalate issues appropriately when tasks fall outside established processes or require additional technical input.
Is this role right for you?
We would like to speak to people who have:
Essential skills and experience
An HNC or equivalent qualification in Building Services, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Relevant experience contributing to the delivery of building projects.
An understanding of building services design principles.
Experience working within a BIM environment.
Practical experience using Autodesk Revit.
Experience with Autodesk Navisworks and/or AutoCAD.
An understanding of BIM model and drawing production, coordination and checking processes.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
Good planning, organisation and time-management skills.
The ability to manage your own tasks and work effectively towards project deadlines.
Good communication and collaboration skills.
The ability to explain your thinking and raise questions or issues clearly with other members of the project team.
A proactive approach to learning and a willingness to take on new challenges.
Experience with other relevant 3D or BIM software will also be considered.
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 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 http://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 Noble (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.
Our Application Process
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