Senior BIM Modeller - Substation (Main Plant)

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description

Working within our Design & Engineering teams, you'll create some of the world’s most iconic and ground-breaking structures and spaces that transform the world around us, from making journeys easier to opening up public places that bring people together. 

The role sits within our Resilience Global Business Area. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Role Accountabilities

• Ensure project documents are accurate, clear, concise, and compliant with best practices and applicable project standards.
• Resolve complex technical drafting issues.
• Support automation initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure the drafting scope is delivered within budget and timelines.
• Manage documentation, including preparation and maintenance of drawing registers.
• Support development of BEP’s and BIM project workflow criteria for complex projects 
• Support regular model audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with naming conventions.
• Demonstrate strong self‑motivation and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Possess good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Adapt to new tasks and challenges based on evolving business requirements.
• Maintain compliance with the Arcadis business management system.
• Life cycle model development and functionality (3D/4D/5D model development and integration).
• Mentor drafting team members and support their professional development.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to project team members.
• Assist in developing team members to perform at their full potential.
• Promote awareness and compliance with relevant Health & Safety regulations.
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University.
• Strong drafting expertise in substation Main Plant drawings, layouts, grounding and lighting
• Proficiency in BIM‑related tools, AutoCAD, Autodesk Forma, and BIM 360.
• Capability to develop automation workflows and standardize processes.
• Strong understanding of documentation practices aligned with UK standards, and project‑specific BIM Execution Plan (BEP) requirements.
• Proficiency in working with multiple software platforms with a solid understanding of interoperability for discipline‑specific tasks.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a master drawing list, ensuring accurate document status and timely client submissions.
• Development of 3D models for visualization and Design exposure to 4D models linked to project schedule for simulation, and 5D models to support estimating efforts
• 7+ years of experience in main plant drawings, layouts, grounding and lighting.
• Prior experience working on UK‑based projects (advantageous).
• Familiarity with UK codes, standards, and industry practices is essential; experience with standards from the USA, Europe, and Australia is an added advantage.
• Experience in consultancy environments, especially within the energy and utilities sector.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, supported by good analytical abilities and proficiency in computer applications.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University.
• Strong drafting expertise in substation Main Plant drawings, layouts, grounding and lighting
• Proficiency in BIM‑related tools, AutoCAD, Autodesk Forma, and BIM 360.
• Capability to develop automation workflows and standardize processes.
• Strong understanding of documentation practices aligned with UK standards, and project‑specific BIM Execution Plan (BEP) requirements.
• Proficiency in working with multiple software platforms with a solid understanding of interoperability for discipline‑specific tasks.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a master drawing list, ensuring accurate document status and timely client submissions.
• Development of 3D models for visualization and Design exposure to 4D models linked to project schedule for simulation, and 5D models to support estimating efforts
• 7+ years of experience in main plant drawings, layouts, grounding and lighting.
• Prior experience working on UK‑based projects (advantageous).
• Familiarity with UK codes, standards, and industry practices is essential; experience with standards from the USA, Europe, and Australia is an added advantage.
• Experience in consultancy environments, especially within the energy and utilities sector.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, supported by good analytical abilities and proficiency in computer applications.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging.

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.

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