Audio Visual Design Engineer

Rafferty Resourcing; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative AV solutions company is seeking an AV Design Engineer to translate customer requirements into effective AV system designs. This hybrid role in Sheffield involves creating technical documentation and collaborating with sales and engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in AV design or engineering, strong skills in AutoCAD, and a detail-oriented approach. The position offers a supportive company culture focused on career development and delivering successful AV integration projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in AV design or engineering within the professional AV industry.
• Understanding of AV technologies, including audio and video distribution and control systems.
• Ability to produce detailed technical documentation and system designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed AV system designs based on customer requirements.
• Produce technical documentation including schematics and equipment lists.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure deliverable solutions.

Skills

AV design

AV engineering

Technical documentation

AutoCAD

3D modeling tools (SketchUp)

Strong communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

SketchUp

Job description

Role: AV Design Engineer
Location: Hybrid – Sheffield Head Office
Salary: Up to £50,000
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are recruiting an AV Design Engineer on behalf of an ambitious and growing AV business that genuinely cares about its people. The company has built a reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality AV solutions while maintaining a collaborative and supportive culture where individuals are trusted and encouraged to develop.

This is a hybrid role, with time spent working from the Sheffield head office alongside Design, Engineering, and Commercial teams, as well as the flexibility to work remotely when appropriate.

The business is expanding steadily and investing in both its technology and its team. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale AV integration projects, supporting the design of systems that are practical, reliable, and ready to be delivered right first time.

The Role

As an AV Design Engineer, your focus will be on translating customer requirements into clear, accurate, and practical AV system designs.

You will play a key role in ensuring solutions are specified correctly from the outset, supporting the sales and delivery teams with designs that are technically sound, commercially viable, and deliverable in real-world environments.

Working closely with Business Development, Engineering, Technical Support, and Procurement teams, you will help shape solutions from concept through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed AV system designs based on customer requirements and project specifications
• Produce technical documentation including schematics, system layouts, equipment lists, and supporting design information
• Create drawings using tools such as AutoCAD, Visio, or 3D design platforms such as SketchUp
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and procurement teams to ensure solutions are practical and deliverable
• Provide technical input during tenders, proposals, and project planning stages
• Review and refine system designs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project requirements
• Support engineering teams by ensuring design documentation is clear and ready for installation and commissioning
• Stay up to date with AV technologies, integration methods, and industry best practices

The Person

• Experience working in AV design, AV engineering, or technical pre-sales within the professional AV industry
• Strong understanding of AV technologies including audio and video distribution, control systems, DSP, and display solutions
• Confident using AutoCAD and design tools to produce professional technical documentation
• Experience with 3D modelling tools such as SketchUp would be advantageous
• A methodical and detail-focused approach to documentation and system design
• Strong communication skills, able to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
• A practical mindset with the ability to design solutions that work effectively in real-world environments
• Collaborative and proactive when working with cross-functional teams

Why Join?

This is a business that is growing for the right reasons. The leadership team believes that great projects start with great people, and they have built a culture where employees are supported, trusted, and encouraged to develop their careers.

You’ll be joining a friendly, knowledgeable, and highly collaborative team, working on innovative AV projects while helping shape solutions that are delivered right first time.

If you’re an AV Design Engineer looking to be part of a forward-thinking and people-focused company, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career.