Key Takeaways
- Design technical systems for world-class cultural venues and audiovisual systems.
- Open to all degree subjects, seeking passion for arts and culture.
- Requires full working rights in the UK and no more than 12 months of prior experience.
- Application deadline: 12 November 2026.
- Start date: 1 September 2027.
About the Role
Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines, guiding, planning, and designing the future of the built environment. We recruit hundreds of graduates and students annually to help solve complex challenges.
The Opportunity
Arup is a leading theatre and venue design and advisory practice, working on cultural places worldwide. Our team designs technical systems (stage machinery, lighting, video, audio, broadcast, digital infrastructure) for venues such as theatres, concert halls, arenas, cinemas, museums, and galleries, as well as audiovisual systems in various other settings. We also contribute to project vision, architectural design, operational space planning, and auditorium design, liaising with other experts to create world-class experiences.
Our work includes:
- Production lighting and lighting control systems
- Audio-visual, broadcast and communications systems
- Stage machinery and automation control systems
- Venue planning and operational design, including back of house facilities and public spaces
- Auditorium design and modelling, including sightline analysis
- Visual arts strategies and cultural master-planning for cities and districts
- Visualisation, naturalizations, and the development of new digital tools for design and communication
You will have the opportunity to:
- Develop innovative solutions within project budget constraints.
- Undertake conceptual through to technical design.
- Participate in discussions with clients, communities, and stakeholders.
- Perform calculations, drawings, and modelling of venue technical systems.
- Prepare presentations and technical documents for clear communication.
- Contribute to and review designs from other parties.
- Review systems onsite and assist with specialist venue systems inspection and commissioning.
Is this role right for you?
We are open to qualifications in any subject area. We seek curiosity and passion for the arts, culture, and entertainment sector. Experience in performing arts venues, galleries, studios, museums, or event environments is beneficial, as are roles in technical, operational, curatorial, or visitor experience. An interest in industry news and personal projects developing relevant skills are also valued.
To be considered, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:
- Full working rights in the country of application.
- No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
- Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree before employment starts.
We also look for:
- Changemakers: Passion for sustainable development.
- Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas.
- Growth seekers: Eagerness to learn and explore new ways of working.
- Adaptable adventurers: Readiness to take on challenges.
This opportunity begins on 1 September 2027.
What we offer you
Arup offers a competitive, fair, and equitable pay structure, alongside a career where members can belong, grow, and thrive. Benefits support health and wellbeing, offer extensive learning opportunities, and enable impact through work. As a member-owned trust, Arup offers Profit Share, flexible working, private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, and income protection cover. Access to flexible benefits is also provided.
Next Steps
Applications are reviewed as received, so early application is encouraged. The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview, and offer stage. The Early Careers team is available for support throughout the process.