Audio Visual Design & Project Engineer

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a leading global provider of design and build services.
They are seeking an experienced Audio-Visual (AV) Project Engineer to join their dynamic and varied team. You will play a key role in taking projects from concept to completion, working closely with the creative design team and managing the delivery of AV systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management: Oversee the full cycle of AV projects, from initial concept through to final completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
Technical Design: Produce detailed AV technical drawings, schematics, CAD drawings, cable schedules, and MEP requirements for installation.
Client Liaison: Work closely with clients to understand their requirements, provide technical solutions, and ensure satisfaction.
Team Management: Manage and oversee a team of AV installers, ensuring high-quality installation and commissioning of AV systems.
Tender and Bids: Produce tender document bids and work closely with the design team to deliver accurate pricing and technical solutions.
Risk Management: Consider project risks, resources, and implementation methodologies to ensure successful project delivery.
Health and Safety: Ensure all designs comply with health and safety regulations.

Based from our client's offices in Surrey or working from home as well as on site, salary doe £60k-£90k plus benefits. International travel will be required with some projects lasting several weeks up to a month or two.

Your skills and Experience

High proficiency in Autocad.
Ability to interpret client requirements and translate them into detailed proposals and technical designs.
Expertise in AV system design, including installation drawings, cable schedules, wiring diagrams, and rack build design.
Proficiency in show control programming (e.g., Alcorn McBride, AVStumpfl, Dataton, 7th sense).
Understanding of IP networks, video projection, projection mapping, theatrical lighting, audio, and video.
Experience with software and hardware used in leisure projects (e.g., DMX, pneumatic, hydraulic, and servo control, PLCs, lighting desks, theatre luminaires, DSPs).
Knowledge of integrating special effects such as motion platforms, animatronics, mechanical effects, and theatrical special effects.

Additional Skills:

Experience in the following areas: museums, visitor centres, theme parks and theatre.
Understanding of special effect technology including mechanical effects, dome projection, motion platforms, smoke machines, animatronics, water effects, and lighting special effects.

Qualifications:

A degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
Extensive experience in the design and delivery of AV systems in the leisure industry.

The Organisation

Our client is a leading provider of unique design and build services within the leisure industry, they specialise in creating immersive experiences in theme parks, visitor attractions, museums, galleries, and retail markets worldwide. Their innovative projects offer limitless opportunities for creativity and design-led work.

The Recruiter

AV Jobs are the UK''s No. 1 recruiter in the Audio Visual and complementary products marketplace, ensuring the best fit of client and candidate.