Graduate - Building Services - BIM Engineer MEP

Building Services, Architecture, Construction Management.

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 and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

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The Opportunity

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 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 and Modelling Software and:

  • Multi-disciplinary modelling and coordination.
  • Support and implement automated technologies to deliver projects.
  • Utilise, interact with and manage Arup Common data environments.
  • Assist delivery in accordance with project BIM documentation.
  • Utilise digital survey and reality capture data, such as point clouds, lidar, photogrammetry etc to support design and delivery.

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes: A Bachelor's degree in relevant academic discipline, such as BIM/Building Services, Architecture; Construction Management; Digital Engineering. 

Skills and experience interested in: 

  • General understanding of construction techniques.
  • Experience using 3D parametric modelling software.
  • Experience in preparation of drawings from 3D models.
  • Ability to communicate technical issues to co-professionals, contractors and clients. 
  • Proven success of working in a team environment. 
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects.

Technical skills such as experience of: 

  • An understanding of how building services are coordinated and installed, general understanding of construction and associated techniques. 
  • Ability to use Revit, Navisworks, or experience using 3D parametric modelling software.
  • Experience preparing drawings from 3D models.

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must meet the following criteria:  

  • Full working rights in the country of application
  • No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
  • Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;

  • 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.

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

Eligibility

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

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 permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

We also provide for our permanent members 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.

Next Steps

We've designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.  

The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.  

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. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.  

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact UKEarlyCareersRecruitment@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. 

As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all our interview places to be allocated to candidates who have disclosed they are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.  

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  • Deadline
    Ongoing
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Location
    Nottingham
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Architecture
  • Building Services
  • Construction/Project Management
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