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AV Project Design Engineer
Location | London |
Salary | Up to £50,000 |
Benefits | + Company Benefits |
Job Ref | 12205 |
Job Type | Permanent |
Job Posted | 7th Mar 2025 |
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled professional with experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining structured cabling systems. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with the physical installation and integration of workplace technologies, ensuring seamless execution through effective planning, troubleshooting, and collaboration with vendors, contractors, and internal teams. A proactive, detail-oriented mindset is essential, along with a commitment to continuous learning through certification courses in relevant infrastructure technologies.
Key Responsibilities* Design & manage the physical requirements of the cable infrastructure on the projects
* Design, manage and install structured cabling systems to support workplace technology infrastructure & Audio Visual, Physical Security, Wi-Fi, and cable needs
* Write RFP for vendors to respond to, create the patching schedules and provide all necessary physical layer requirements & room schedules and plans, cabinet elevations, power requirements & all technology physical requirements
* Select the IT vendors on the project and manage and critique their deliverables
* Manage the Installation & the Deployment of the Technology with the PM Team
* Physically install, configure, and integrate workplace technology solutions, including AV, physical access control, Wi-Fi, etc.
* Work with teams to ensure the designed cable infrastructure is installed, tested and certified
Project & Change Management:
* Support procurement processes, vendor management, and product selection
* Identify potential risks and assist in risk mitigation strategies
* Be on-site to ensure the designs and the vendors are implementing the project on time and according to the specifications
* Execute change orders and document changes accurately
Documentation & Communication:
* Strong professional presence with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, manage vendors and subcontractors, and oversee project delivery.
* Maintain detailed documentation of structured cabling layouts, system configurations, installations, and troubleshooting guides
* Effectively communicate project updates and risks to stakeholders
* Provide training and knowledge sharing for end-users and support teams
Learning & Development:
* Stay up to date with emerging workplace technologies and best practices
* Complete relevant certifications and training courses as required
Required Skills & Qualifications
We are looking for an experienced engineer with a solid background in structured cabling and security to design, oversee, implement, and support the physical layer requirements of a workplace technology project. This role requires a hands-on professional with in-depth knowledge of office systems, including audiovisual, Wi-Fi, security, and access control systems.
Technical Expertise:
* Strong knowledge of AV, Security & Access Control, Wi-Fi, etc.
* Expertise in structured cabling design, fiber optics, and copper cabling standards
Hands-on Experience:
* Previous experience in physical implementation of workplace technologies
* Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware solutions
* Strong background in the physical construction & look for issues that hinder the technology construction project & the cabling design and installations
* Understand structured cabling, network fundamentals, and IT infrastructure
Project Execution & Risk Management:
* Experience handling change orders, risk mitigation, and product procurement
* Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors
Education & Certifications:
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for meeting notes, managing patch schedules, generating proposals, and maintaining project documentation.
* Willingness to pursue industry certifications - ie: PRINCE for Management, CTS for AV, CCNA for networking, BICSI for structured cabling, security certifications, etc.
Travel Requirements:
* Ability to travel across EMEA and potentially APAC for on-site deployments. Anticipated travel up to 25%. Expected to be in person at the London office or at client sites managing projects minimally 4 days per week.
Vacancy Tags: AV Design & Installation, AV Management, £35000-50000, London & SE
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How To Apply
If you are interested please send us your CV and a short paragraph about what you think you will bring to this role that sets you apart from other applicants.
Ref: 12205
Equal Opportunities
Jacobs Massey provides our recruitment services, for both clients and candidates, within an equal opportunities environment. We are committed to taking positive action in order to promote such equality of opportunity. Our recruitment procedures are based on the requirements of the job, irrespective of race, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, sexuality, disability, religion or age. Appointments are always made on the basis of merit and we welcome applications from all members of the AV community.
Description
We are seeking a skilled professional with experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining structured cabling systems. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with the physical installation and integration of workplace technologies, ensuring seamless execution through effective planning, troubleshooting, and collaboration with vendors, contractors, and internal teams. A proactive, detail-oriented mindset is essential, along with a commitment to continuous learning through certification courses in relevant infrastructure technologies.
Key Responsibilities* Design & manage the physical requirements of the cable infrastructure on the projects
* Design, manage and install structured cabling systems to support workplace technology infrastructure & Audio Visual, Physical Security, Wi-Fi, and cable needs
* Write RFP for vendors to respond to, create the patching schedules and provide all necessary physical layer requirements & room schedules and plans, cabinet elevations, power requirements & all technology physical requirements
* Select the IT vendors on the project and manage and critique their deliverables
* Manage the Installation & the Deployment of the Technology with the PM Team
* Physically install, configure, and integrate workplace technology solutions, including AV, physical access control, Wi-Fi, etc.
* Work with teams to ensure the designed cable infrastructure is installed, tested and certified
Project & Change Management:
* Support procurement processes, vendor management, and product selection
* Identify potential risks and assist in risk mitigation strategies
* Be on-site to ensure the designs and the vendors are implementing the project on time and according to the specifications
* Execute change orders and document changes accurately
Documentation & Communication:
* Strong professional presence with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, manage vendors and subcontractors, and oversee project delivery.
* Maintain detailed documentation of structured cabling layouts, system configurations, installations, and troubleshooting guides
* Effectively communicate project updates and risks to stakeholders
* Provide training and knowledge sharing for end-users and support teams
Learning & Development:
* Stay up to date with emerging workplace technologies and best practices
* Complete relevant certifications and training courses as required
Required Skills & Qualifications
We are looking for an experienced engineer with a solid background in structured cabling and security to design, oversee, implement, and support the physical layer requirements of a workplace technology project. This role requires a hands-on professional with in-depth knowledge of office systems, including audiovisual, Wi-Fi, security, and access control systems.
Technical Expertise:
* Strong knowledge of AV, Security & Access Control, Wi-Fi, etc.
* Expertise in structured cabling design, fiber optics, and copper cabling standards
Hands-on Experience:
* Previous experience in physical implementation of workplace technologies
* Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware solutions
* Strong background in the physical construction & look for issues that hinder the technology construction project & the cabling design and installations
* Understand structured cabling, network fundamentals, and IT infrastructure
Project Execution & Risk Management:
* Experience handling change orders, risk mitigation, and product procurement
* Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors
Education & Certifications:
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for meeting notes, managing patch schedules, generating proposals, and maintaining project documentation.
* Willingness to pursue industry certifications - ie: PRINCE for Management, CTS for AV, CCNA for networking, BICSI for structured cabling, security certifications, etc.
Travel Requirements:
* Ability to travel across EMEA and potentially APAC for on-site deployments. Anticipated travel up to 25%. Expected to be in person at the London office or at client sites managing projects minimally 4 days per week.
Vacancy Tags: AV Design & Installation, AV Management, £35000-50000, London & SE
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