Job Description

A Future with purpose

At Arup we\'re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We solve the world\'s most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible. We explore challenges with curiosity and creativity - using technology, imagination and rigour to deliver remarkable outcomes.

For this opportunity, Arup can support applicants in obtaining a Skilled Worker visa. Any offer we make will be conditional upon your visa application being approved.

Please be aware that we can only accept one application during each recruitment period, so please only apply for the position that suits you best. If you decide to apply for a different role, please withdraw your first application before submitting the new one.

The Opportunity

The Acoustics, Audio-Visual and Theatre Consulting teams at Arup provide effective & professional services to our clients. Our Consultants and Psychologists provide theatre and venue consultancy to arts, culture and entertainment clients - for experiences, places, buildings and districts as well as working on projects from architectural acoustics; environmental noise and vibration; building services noise and sound systems design theatres, studios and concert venues; to master-planning entire cultural districts.

Due to the nature of our work you will have the opportunity to gain a broad range of experience, including planning and feasibility studies; environmental and health impact assessments; building and infrastructure design; noise modelling; on-site measurements; auralisation and sound visualisation (including Arup SoundLab and i\xc2\xa6Lab); as well as many other activities.

Teams available within Acoustics, Audio-Visual and Theatre Consulting:

Architectural Assistant (Part II) ( )

Locations available: London

Our Venues team specialises in arts and culture architecture, urban planning, experience design and event curation, working with private, corporate and public clients. We are a global multidisciplinary team with UK offices in London, Manchester and Winchester.

We are looking for candidates with a Masters degree in Architecture, Urban design or equivalent (for example degree in Architecture Part II) .

Venues - Theatre Consulting ( )

Locations available: Winchester

As a global leader in arts, culture and entertainment, Arup\'s experts provide venue consultancy to our clients - for experiences, places, buildings and districts. Projects range across all forms of live and visual art on a local and international scale, from community arts facilities, museums and galleries, theatres, studios and concert venues; to master-planning entire cultural districts.

We input to project vision and briefing, architectural design, operational space planning, auditorium design, technical systems design (stage machinery, lighting, video, audio, broadcast, digital infrastructure) and liaise with other experts to create world-class experiences. We work closely with our clients, public authorities, operators, architects, engineers and theatre staff, guiding projects from inception and planning, through design, testing and commissioning, as well as consulting on in-use operations.

Ideally you will have the following qualifications:

Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent in any subject.

Is this role right for you?

We\'re looking for people who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients - we\'d like to hear from you.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2024. We are happy to discuss an earlier start date with candidates already in the workforce.

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\xe2\x80\x99ll 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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\xe2\x80\x99re pregnant or on family leave. Your difference belongs here. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas \xe2\x80\x93 this drives our excellence.

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture \xe2\x80\x93 from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability \xe2\x80\x93 we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference - Discover more about life at Arup at .

At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates and are a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer. Please contact 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.

We appreciate that everyone\xe2\x80\x99s circumstances are different and it\xe2\x80\x99s not always easy to commit to standard working hours. is our innovative hybrid approach to working and gives all our members greater flexibility in deciding how and where they work.

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