Joining Arup 

Arup’s Venues team is a dynamic practice in experiential led design and planning for arts, culture & entertainment, with projects around the globe, as well as holistic audiovisual design for commercial and educational sectors. Our work spans a very broad range of projects from new-build performing arts, commercial and education facilities planning and related input to masterplanning and urban design, heritage and refurbishment of historic venues, strategic planning with non-profits, government bodies and private-sector developers, technological support to visual culture and story-led experience design, and creative work with artists. Our UK practice has a core group of acoustic, audiovisual and theatre consultants based in London, Southampton and Manchester. 

We approach the field as a multi-disciplinary team and are deeply rooted in the belief that a holistic viewpoint and interdisciplinary collaboration is essential to helping our clients thrive in a rapidly changing world where cultural sustainability is more important than ever. Our aim is to be a team with varied but overlapping expertise, rooted in traditional theatre consultancy technical expertise, but willing and able to collaborate with, and often lead, teams with other skills from within and outside Arup to achieve the best results. 

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The Opportunity  

This role is for a senior Venues consultant. We are seeking someone with engineering, design or other relevant training, and experience guiding multi-disciplinary teams, with a background in the use, design or delivery of audiovisual (AV) system installations.  A personal interest in arts & culture, multi-cultural experience and multiple language fluency would be a plus. 

The candidate will work primarily in the areas of design of audiovisual systems in commercial, educational, experiential and arts and culture markets along with associated space design and planning, and functional and experience planning 

As a senior consultant, the candidate should expect to work closely with the other team members leading: work winning and proposals; ideation and visioning; design and planning; production of high-quality deliverables; site visits and commissioning; project management; research. 

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.   

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.   

Is this role right for you? 

The suitable candidate will hold a relevant qualification (e.g. engineering, technical design), or equivalent formal training. They will have a background in design and planning for audiovisual environments or significant practical work experience in experience driven audio and video project delivery. 

Experience in consultancy, specialist integration or evidence of equivalent experience in a collaborative design role will be expected. 

We are looking for the following skills and knowledge: 

Proficiency in 2D or 3D drawing packages (e.g. AutoCad, Revit)  Experience of audio system design and modelling  Strong oral and written communication skills in English and excellent technical presentation skills  Good time management and ability to work concurrently on multiple projects  Ability to maintain personal effectiveness and collaborative team relationships at times of significant pressure  Experience with a range of clients across public and private sectors, systems for arts and commercial sectors, as well as delivery across different project stages  Creativity in developing client-centric solutions and commercial acumen 

3D modelling (e.g. Rhino, Revit) skills and fluency in languages other than English will be desirable.  

The candidate will be expected to be personable and be able to present themselves credibly as a professional in the corporate world and creative industries, and to work collaboratively within a dynamic team environment including developing skills of junior colleagues.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Kylie O’Hanlon  - kylie.ohanlon@arup.com. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email. 

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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 members to share in the results of our collective efforts. 

We also provide 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. 

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. 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 Kylie O’Hanlon at kylie.ohanlon@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  Recruitment process - Arup .

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Closing Date:  26-11-24