A/V Design Engineering Team Lead

Marks and Spencer plc (UK); City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking an experienced A/V Design Engineering Team Lead for a hybrid role focused on managing design requests and team assignments. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in audio visual design engineering and proficiency in the Autodesk Suite. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with project standards, overseeing team performance, and managing inventory. The initial contract lasts 6 months and is located in London or Dublin.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Autodesk Suite.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Audio Visual Design Engineering.
• Strong leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and specification of integrated A/V systems.
• Develop signal flow diagrams and device connectivity schematics.
• Assign tasks to direct reports while load balancing.
• Oversee inventory management and preventative procedures.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Autodesk Suite

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced A/V Design Engineering Team Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the inbox of requests, validating request scope, assigning tasks to respective team members, and load balancing team assignments. Additionally, the Design Engineering Team Lead will reinforce team standards and SOPs for project set up, keep SOPs current with Meta’s design standards, own the team Knowledge Library and continuing education, maintain data hygiene by keeping files and folders properly sorted and archived, ensure weekly updates on tasks, hold internal drawing reviews for design packages, manage the Lab technician team, oversee equipment inventory processes and management, implement inventory control procedures, assist in POC builds, and ensure reports are completed in time. The Design Engineering Team Lead will also review and approve PTO & sick time, perform annual reviews with direct reports, and support the Ops Manager in reporting task metrics for MBR & QBR. This role is a 6‑month initial contract, hybrid, located in London, UK or Dublin, Ireland, and is inside IR35.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and specification of integrated A/V systems for conference rooms, event spaces, labs, and collaboration areas, ensuring alignment with Meta’s technology standards.
• Develop detailed signal flow diagrams, rack elevations, and device connectivity schematics for all A/V projects.
• Manage the inbox of requests and validate that scope is within service offerings.
• Assign tasks to direct reports while load balancing team assignments.
• Reinforce team standards and SOPs for project set up and delivery.
• Keep SOPs current with Meta’s design standards and industry best practices.
• Own the team Knowledge Library and drive continued education.
• Maintain data hygiene; files and folders properly sorted and archived.
• Ensure weekly updates on tasks and hold team accountable.
• Deliver CAD drawing support as needed.
• Hold internal drawing reviews for design packages, providing final stamp of approval before issuing.
• Oversee the Labs team and its activities.
• Support the Service Delivery Manager in reporting task metrics for MBR & QBRs.
• Implement inventory control procedures to prevent loss or theft and oversee equipment inventory processes and management.
• Assist in POC builds and ensure tasks and reports are completed in time.
• Review and approve PTO & sick time for direct reports.
• Hold annual reviews with direct reports, measuring performance and driving team success.
• Support the Ops Manager in reporting task metrics for MBR & QBR.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Autodesk Suite.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Audio Visual Design Engineering.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Avixa CTS-D Certification.
• 5 years of Autodesk Construction Cloud experience.
• CCNA Experience.
• Experience with inventory management software.
• Familiarity with Meta’s design standards.