At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative AV systems design and deliver multidisciplinary projects globally.
- Company: Join Arup, a pioneering firm shaping a better world through collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible benefits, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a focus on social responsibility.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in creative industries while mentoring the next generation.
- Qualifications: Strong AV design experience and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. We are looking for a Senior AV designer to join our growing Acoustics, Audio Visual and Theatre practice, delivering multidisciplinary audio‑visual design across arts, sports, commercial, and experiential business areas globally. Our team operates at the intersection of technical design, creative industries, and building design, contributing to projects ranging from performing arts venues and cultural masterplanning to workplace and educational environments.
The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening technical delivery, leading projects, and mentoring junior staff. The role offers the opportunity to:
- Lead AV systems design and multidisciplinary project delivery, including technical design, planning, documentation, site engagement, and commissioning.
- Contribute to work winning, project management, and strategic growth, supporting engagement with new and existing clients.
- Work within a highly collaborative, cross‑disciplinary environment, interfacing with architecture, building engineering, planning, lighting, IT, and other specialist teams.
- Shape experiential and technology‑driven environments, combining audio, video, and spatial design to deliver client‑focused solutions.
- Develop and mentor junior team members, contributing to overall team capability and quality.
We’re looking for a candidate with:
- Strong background in audio‑visual systems design and planning, with proven experience delivering AV projects within multidisciplinary teams across commercial, cultural, sports, or experiential environments.
- Strong communication, presentation, and client engagement skills, with the ability to contribute to work winning, proposals, and operate credibly in both corporate and creative industry contexts.
- Competence in technical design tools, including 2D/3D platforms (e.g. Revit, AutoCAD) and audio system modelling software (e.g. EASE, CATT), combined with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience working across multiple sectors and client types, with demonstrated creativity and client‑focused problem solving in experience‑led or complex AV environments.
- Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to team development.
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.
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, 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.
Audio Visual Systems Consultant employer: Arup
At Arup, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our members to thrive. As an Audio Visual Systems Consultant, you will not only lead innovative projects at the intersection of technology and design but also have access to extensive professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises your wellbeing. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying the freedom to shape your career in a supportive environment that values diversity and creativity.
