Audio Visual Design & Estimator

Streamline Search Ltd.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Company pension

Training and progression

Hybrid working after probation

23 days holiday

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd. in Central London is seeking an Audio Visual Design & Estimator to design AV systems for commercial spaces, prepare drawings and equipment specifications, and calculate project costs.

You will liaise with clients, suppliers and installation teams to ensure proposals are accurate, commercially viable and aligned with client budgets. You will stay up to date with AV technologies, support junior colleagues, and contribute to project delivery from concept to completion,

Qualifications

• CTS/CTS-D certification is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• 2+ years of labour and cost estimating with an understanding of margins.
• High attention to detail throughout the design process and buildability focus.
• Confident in engaging with clients and consultants, clearly explaining technical and commercial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Design AV systems for commercial environments including meeting rooms and offices.
• Review client requirements and develop tailored solutions.
• Produce technical drawings, schematics, equipment layouts and installation plans.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for equipment, materials, labour and installation.
• Obtain pricing and technical information from manufacturers and suppliers.
• Specify AV equipment including screens, projectors, cameras, microphones, speakers and video conferencing systems.
• Collaborate with sales, project managers, engineers and installation teams to ensure feasible designs.
• Revise designs and quotations in response to client feedback or budget changes.
• Provide technical support to installation teams during delivery.
• Keep up to date with the latest AV technologies and training for teams.

Skills

Client communication

Technical drawings

Cost estimating

Excel

CTS/CTS-D certification

CRM systems

Reading schematics

Attention to detail

Tools

Estimating software

CRM systems

Job description

Audio Visual Design & Estimator

Location: Central London

Hours: 9am - 5.30pm, Monday - Friday

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

Holiday: 31 Days incl. Bank Holidays

Sector: Audio Visual technology, Design, Estimation, construction, engineering

Our client specialises in designing, supplying, installing and maintaining technology solutions for commercial workplaces. The AV division provides meeting room technology, video conferencing, sound systems, digital displays and presentation equipment to help businesses communicate and collaborate effectively.

As an audio visual designer and estimator you'll be putting together bespoke AV solutions for commercial clients, including meeting rooms, video conferencing systems, digital displays and sound systems, based on their requirements. You'll be preparing technical drawings, system designs and equipment specifications, while calculating project costs for materials, labour and installation. A key part of the position will be liaising with clients, suppliers and installation teams to ensure proposals are accurate, commercially viable and meet the client's needs and budget.

Position Duties

• Design audio-visual systems for commercial environments, including meeting rooms, boardrooms, conference rooms and office spaces.
• Review client requirements and develop tailored solutions to meet their technical and operational needs.
• Produce technical drawings, system schematics, equipment layouts and installation plans.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and quotations for equipment, materials, labour and installation.
• Obtain pricing and technical information from manufacturers and suppliers.
• Specify suitable AV equipment, including screens, projectors, cameras, microphones, speakers and video conferencing systems.
• Work closely with sales teams, project managers, engineers and installation teams to ensure designs are practical and deliverable.
• Assess project costs, margins and budgets to ensure commercial viability.Revise designs and quotations in response to client feedback, specification changes or budget requirements.
• Provide technical support and clarification to installation teams throughout project delivery.
• Keep up to date with the latest AV technologies, products and industry developments.
• Train and support junior colleagues in completing projects, as well supporting their career growth within the business.

Position Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of commercial AV systems and components
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry technologies and trends
• CTS / CTS-D certification is essential for this position
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and schematics
• High level accuracy producing Bills of Materials aligned to client requirements and providing value engineer recommendations where applicable
• 2+ years of experience in labour and cost estimating, with a strong understanding of margins and mark-ups
• High level of attention to detail throughout the design process, with buildability in mind
• Confidence engaging with clients and consultants, clearly explaining both technical and commercial aspects
• Clear and concise communication skills and ability to work within a team
• High level numerical skills
• Proficiency in Excel, estimating tools, and familiarity with CRM systems

Position Remuneration

• Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Regular working hours, 9am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, with some work from home opportunity after probation
• Great annual leave allowance of 23 days, increasing 1 day per year of service up to 25 days, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Performance based company bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• In house, operator and manufacturer-led training will be provided with clear pathways to progression