Senior Project Designer in Cardiff

Joining Arup. Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Sophisticated BIM models enable workflow efficiency on complex projects and lead to a wealth of other insights for clients, during construction and into operation. At Arup, we also use BIM to enable automated geometry and design, layout and documentation of repeat elements and provide coordination across disciplines. It accelerates the design process and provides a single source of truth for the whole project team. We build models that enable rapid design iteration and automatically generate solutions and documentations. We use BIM to validate design choices too, helping clients explore the viability of a proposed combination of services of functions.

The Opportunity. We are seeking a Senior BIM professional to develop and create a step change in our BIM capability in the West region team. The highly skilled and motivated BIM professional will work within the West Property Science & Industry groups, based at the Cardiff office, reporting to the team leaders but linked to the wider network within West. The successful candidate will be responding to and authoring BIM documentation for both internal and external use. This role involves resourcing and allocating tasks to team members, carrying out appraisals, mentoring technicians and engineers, and providing constructive feedback to help them enhance their skills and knowledge in BIM-related activities. Managing model environments is a key responsibility of this role, they will lead and develop the team’s BIM activities and capability within a large multi-disciplinary group of engineers and technicians, ensuring that all models meet both client project needs and that high standards are implemented and maintained. This includes setting up the project environment, onboarding team members, and liaising with the wider design team to ensure the efficient exchange of information in accordance with project needs.

The BIM professional will also be implementing Arup standards across all BIM-related activities, ensuring consistency and quality in all projects. They will be expected to lead coordination sessions, utilize Revit to model MEP building services designs, and support engineers and technicians in delivering projects. Ensuring seamless project execution and collaboration among team members is essential. Furthermore, the BIM professional will be expected to attend project meetings with clients and the design team, liaise with design engineers, and maintain strong connections to the Arup BIM community. This role demands excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster effective collaboration and maintain strong professional relationships.

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 to 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 are seeking the following skills and experience:

• Degree qualified in a design engineering-related discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or other fields relevant to BIM within an engineering context. We also welcome candidates working towards or holding professional registration via the Engineering Technician (EngTech) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) routes, reflecting a commitment to professional development and industry standards.
• Proven track record in leading and delivering BIM projects using Revit MEP within a building services environment, with strong technical expertise and a solid understanding of MEP BIM delivery, while effectively managing engagement with both internal and external clients.
• Strong working knowledge of BS EN ISO 19650 standards and associated guidance documents, with practical experience in their implementation across BIM projects.
• Extensive experience in developing federated BIM models and conducting multidisciplinary design reviews to ensure coordination, accuracy, and compliance across MEP systems.
• Strong ability to manage both personal and team workloads, with excellent communication skills to effectively translate complex technical concepts into clear business language. Demonstrates strong problem-solving capabilities and a genuine interest in client engagement and collaboration.

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.

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