BIM Modeler

Arup
Arup

South Africa · Cape Town, South Africa

Posted on Aug 5, 2026

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup is an independent multi–disciplinary firm of Designers, Planners, Engineers, Consultants and Technical Specialists, working across every aspect of today’s-built environment. Together we help our clients solve their most complex challenges – turning exciting ideas into tangible reality as we strive to find a better way and shape a better world.

Action to transition away from fossil fuels and accelerate the transformation of the global energy system, are vital parts of the net zero future we all want to achieve. We are committed to imagining, designing, and realising green energy solutions to shape the future energy system. We take a whole-system perspective and develop solutions that represent every element of the energy system. From feasibility studies to infrastructure planning and core engineering system delivery, we work with clients to deliver integrated solutions that reduce project uncertainty.

The Opportunity

The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of high-quality civil and electrical engineering drawings, models and digital deliverables across renewable energy, transmission and distribution, and wider infrastructure projects. Typical projects may include solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), wind energy developments, substations, transmission lines, underground cable systems and associated infrastructure. The role will contribute to projects from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design and construction support, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across local, regional and international markets.

The role contributes to Arup integrated, multidisciplinary design approach by working collaboratively with engineers, BIM technicians and other disciplines to produce accurate, coordinated and timely project outputs from scheme design through to detailed design and final deliverables.

All documentation produced must be self-checked for accuracy, completeness, coordination, errors and omissions before issue and before submission through Arup’s internal review and checking processes, where applicable.

The role support technical excellence, quality assurance, digital capability and efficient project delivery, while contributing positively to Arup’s culture of collaboration, learning, inclusion and innovation.

AutoCAD, Civil 3D and Revit are key tools for our organisation. You will be expected to be conversant with these tools and to continue developing CAD, Revit, BIM and digital skills through Arup learning resources, SharePoint self-learning tools, in-house guidance, project experience and support from colleagues.

Is this role right for you?

  • Produce and maintain civil and electrical engineering drawings, models, and documentation for renewable energy, transmission, distribution, and infrastructure projects.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver accurate, integrated, and project-compliant design outputs.
  • Ensure quality and compliance through self-checking, adherence to standards, and resolution of technical and coordination issues.
  • Deliver project outputs efficiently by meeting deadlines, maintaining records, managing risks, and using BIM, CAD, and digital tools effectively.
  • Contribute to team success through collaboration, knowledge sharing, continuous skills development, and process improvement initiatives.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Carien Ferreira at carien.ferreira@arup.com. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

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.

An environment that will give you freedom to design with a purpose, focus on your skills to deliver quality work to our clients, opportunity to learn and share knowledge openly. You will have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to improve the lives of the most vulnerable in the communities in which we live and work through Arup's community engagement programme.

You'll have access to lots of learning opportunities and ongoing training through Arup university and other learning programmes.

Beyond a competitive guaranteed annual salary package, core benefits include medical aid and hospital gap cover, as well as provident fund covering retirement savings, life insurance and income protection in the event of disability. Core benefits form part of your guaranteed annual package.

Different people, shared values:

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.

At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), disability, neurotype or mental health, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, 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. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Carien Ferreira at carien.ferreira@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.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit: https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Recruitment Agencies – We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

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