Matthew Atwood
About Matthew Atwood
Matthew Atwood is a Senior Consultant and London Office Team Leader at Arup Venues, specializing in cultural planning and design within the built environment.
Arup Venues Senior Consultant and Team Leader
Matthew Atwood currently holds the position of Senior Consultant and London Office Team Leader at Arup Venues. Since 2013, he has been a key figure in the company, bringing extensive experience in cultural planning and design within the built environment. He leads multidisciplinary project teams to deliver cultural components for various national and international projects.
Previous Experience as Theatre Consultant and Building Surveyor
Before joining Arup, Matthew Atwood worked as a Self Employed Theatre Consultant and Building Surveyor from 2010 to 2017. During this time, he was responsible for overseeing the planning and construction stages of theatre projects, applying his expertise in building surveying to ensure the structures met the required standards.
Operations Director at Magic Lantern Productions
Matthew Atwood was the Operations Director and Head of Production at Magic Lantern Productions from 2006 to 2010. In this role, he managed operations and production logistics, ensuring the smooth execution of various projects. His experience in both management and production was instrumental in the successful delivery of these projects.
Production Management at Barbican Theatre and English National Opera
From 2000 to 2006, Matthew Atwood served as Production Manager at Barbican Theatre, London. Previously, he worked as Production Manager and Draughtsman at English National Opera, London from 1995 to 1999. These roles involved managing all aspects of production, from planning to execution, and utilizing his skills as an AutoCAD draughtsman.
Educational Background in Engineering and Building Surveying
Matthew Atwood has an impressive educational background. He studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information Technology at the University of Cambridge, earning an M.A. Hons Cantab from 1987 to 1990. He then pursued a Ph.D in Engineering and Materials Science at the same institution from 1990 to 1995. Additionally, he completed a Pg.Dip. in Building Surveying at The University of Reading, from 2010 to 2013.