Job Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce and coordinate high‑quality BIM and CAD outputs using Civil 3D and Revit.
* Develop 3D models, surfaces, alignments, profiles, and detailed infrastructure components (pumps, pipework, valves, and penstocks).
* Review survey data for design suitability.
* Carry out quality checks on models and drawings.
* Mentor junior team members and apprentices.
* Contribute to best‑practice sharing and continuous improvement within digital delivery processes.
Qualifications and Skills
* Strong experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit for infrastructure design delivery.
* Experience using ACC and ProjectWise for collaborative design and document control.
* Background in water or infrastructure projects with understanding of relevant UK standards preferred.
* Experience in reinforcement detailing and/or steel fabrication drawings.
* Good understanding of BIM workflows and QA procedures, including client drawing standards and deliverables.
* Strong collaboration skills with experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
About the Role
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.
Benefits
At Arup, we care about each member's success, offering an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each member to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we provide a career where all can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to make an impact. Members receive profit share, private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, income protection cover, and flexible benefits to support overall wellbeing.
Equalities & Diversity
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 embrace diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Learn More
Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
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