Job description
Apprenticeship Level 3 - Building Services BIM Technician - Manchester
Job Details
- Locations:Manchester
- Job Type:Apprenticeships
- Closing Date:14 March 2026
- Ref:6043
Interested In This Role?
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.
Our Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeships
Our apprenticeships allow you to study for industry-recognised qualifications whilst earning a competitive salary. As an apprentice, you will study with a training provider, such as a college, and combine this experience with real responsibilities in the workplace. Your study pattern could be day or block release, or via distance learning, depending on the course that you enrol on. A dedicated mentor will guide you through your personal and professional development. Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeships have a typical duration of two to three years, during which you will attain both a professional and academic qualification to further your career. Our apprentices are employed on a permanent basis, so you'll continue to progress with Arup once you've completed your course.
The Opportunity
Building Information Modelling (BIM) has now become commonplace in the UK construction industry and the Digital Built Britain strategy intends to build on the technology and processes implemented which is an integral part of delivering this strategy.
We are currently looking for a MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health) BIM apprentice technician to join our Manchester based buildings team to strengthen our BIM capabilities. You will work alongside industry experts within the BIM and engineering design teams whilst working on projects in the following sectors: airports, data centres, education, healthcare, hospitality, residential, commercial, transport, sports & leisure.
The apprenticeship course begins with a Level 3 Building Services Engineering Technician apprenticeship to gain fundamentals and understanding of building services design principles, design software and industry standards used to deliver a building project. Once completed, there is an opportunity to embark on a relevant Level 4 apprenticeship.
The role of a Building Services Engineering BIM Technician involves collaboration with BIM designers, engineers and other construction professionals in the development of cost-effective technical and sustainable design solutions. Duties will include the production of three-dimensional (3D) models, drawings, calculations, information management documents, and clash detection. Your work will typically include designing systems such as renewable technologies, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, drainage, lighting, power, and fire systems using various digital technologies and automation tools. You will be involved in design team meetings, driving model information during collaborative design co-ordination sessions and working together with others to solve design problems.
Alongside project delivery you will learn about procedural gatekeeping of information, ensuring compliance with industry strategies and standards, including knowledge of ISO 19650.
To support your Level 3 apprenticeship standard, you will complete an online portfolio of evidence which will be supervised by your Arup mentor through the duration of the apprenticeship. Completion of the apprenticeship standard will be confirmed following the satisfactory conclusion of an End Point Assessment which is reviewed and awarded by a professional body.
Is this role right for you?
We're looking for apprentices who are curious and ready to evolve how they think and work.
Level 3 apprenticeship candidates will be expected to have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at grades (9-4) A*-C including maths, English and science or their equivalent. Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to have achieved this prior to taking the End Point Assessment.
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: 14th March 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
While the role you applied for is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. To help us assess this, please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form
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.
Please note we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you and have resided in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the start of programme and are eligible to work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship opportunity without our sponsorship in order for your application to be considered.
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.
Next steps
Please click on the role that most interests you to find out further information and to apply. We then ask that you complete the application form, attaching any required documents. We will be reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis. You are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in advance of the application deadline.
Different people, shared values
At Arup, we encourage individuality to thrive by respecting, sharing and connecting our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas so we can grow together.
At Arup we are an equal opportunity employer, and we accept people for who they are – we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of age, gender identity and expression, marital status, disability, neurodiversity and mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. Your difference belongs here. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture – from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability – 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.
At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact UKEarlyCareersRecruitment@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you. As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all our assessment places to be allocated to candidates who have disclosed they are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role. Please refer to these requirements per each role advertised.
We appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and it’s not always easy to commit to standard working hours. Work Unbound is our innovative hybrid approach to working and gives all our members greater flexibility in deciding how and where they work.
