Senior BIM Designer - Building Services

Joining Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup’s BIM designers are at the forefront of digital engineering, creating comprehensive, data‑rich models that enhance decision‑making and project outcomes. Leveraging automation and innovative workflows, they deliver efficiency and accuracy at every stage. Working as an integral part of multidisciplinary engineering teams, they ensure seamless collaboration and contribute to innovative, sustainable solutions for our clients.

The Opportunity

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Building Services BIM Designer who is excited by technically challenging work on cutting‑edge projects to join our creative and collaborative Building Engineering Team in the Midlands (based in our Nottingham office). You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team of over 110 engineers and BIM designers across both locations. 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, working alongside leading architects. Current and recent projects include rail infrastructure, major science and industry developments, university buildings and complex, sustainable residential and healthcare facilities.

In this role, as the building services BIM manager for projects you will manage the planning and production of models, drawings, and data while supervising and supporting team members and collaborating with colleagues across disciplines. You will be the focal point for collaborative BIM delivery, developing coordination strategies, managing coordination with other disciplines and stakeholders, while encouraging innovation and continuous improvement. You will support the Project Manager by communicating progress and potential issues, helping them to ensure that objectives are achieved in line with plans. Beyond your projects you will provide technical support to the wider team.

Experience in the implementation of BIM Execution Plans, the delivery of structured data, and an interest in automation are highly valued.

Is this role right for you?

• Have in‑depth knowledge of Autodesk Revit, including model setup, modelling, drawing production and family management.
• Have a strong background in building services systems and coordination across a range of project sectors and stages.
• Have experience of managing and supporting others through guidance, training and constructive feedback.
• Possess strong communication skills at all levels with regular reporting to Project Managers and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with clients.
• Have, or are working towards, a relevant professional qualification (for example LCIBSEEngTech).

What we offer you

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 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, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity, marital status, disability, neurotype, mental health, race, ethnicity, faith, belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or pregnancy and family leave status. Arup embraces diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas, and we offer internal employee networks to support an inclusive culture.

Closing date: 21st March 2026. We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.