Graduate BIM Engineer

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

Building Services  

Available locations: Cardiff 

The Building Services Building Information Modelling (BIM) team is at the centre of excellence within Arup for producing exemplary design drawings and 3D models within a BIM environment to exacting standards.  This team are undergoing continuing growth and development as it continues to win major work in the industrial, education and commercial sectors.  

The BIM team continue to implement and develop our integrated building information modelling service (BIM) delivery in order to better serve our clients while continuing to drive improvements in our design quality and remain at the cutting edge of the market.  If successful you will support the BIM team and Engineers with collaborative production, management, sharing and exchange of all information and data during the delivery phases of building projects.  

You will be joining a technical delivery team with a varied and potentially challenging workload. Day to day tasks will include BIM development for information and asset management, data manipulation and visualisation, and automation. You will have the opportunity to use 2D and 3D data developing your core BIM, Modelling Software and specific developer skills like for example web or apps development and configuration.

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:  

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, with a bias towards Design Engineering and/or a Master's degree in Building Information Management  
• Ability to draw in 2D and 3D software 
• Knowledge of BS EN ISO 19650 suite of documents 
• Good technical expertise and a sound comprehension of data management, scripting, and visualisation work 
• Ability to manage own work, good communication skills, effectively translate technical language to the language of business,excellent problem-solving skills, interest in working with clients   
• Experience in producing federated models and conductive design reviews would be beneficial 
• Understanding and aptitude for creating component automation, using programming applications would be beneficial 
• Experience in project modelling using multiple CAD applications   
• Skills in producing federated models and conductive design reviews   
• Experience using back-end programmes, Revit Family Creation, programming ie dynamo, python. 

We're looking for:

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: We're looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.

Advert closing date: 6th January 2026

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Location Preferences

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Duplicate Applications

Please note, candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.

Eligibility

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

What we offer you

Beyond a great salary and stimulating, technically challenging work, Arup offers a range of additional benefits to its people.

As a membership organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme. Our members also have access to a range of broader wellbeing benefits. You’ll have access to lots of learning and development opportunities. This includes a structured induction and ongoing training through Arup university.

Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to do meaningful work that strengthens the resilience of communities and places to improve lives through Arup's community engagement programme.