Audio Visual Technical Manager - Projects

proAV Limited; Thorpe CP; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

proAV Limited in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Technical Manager to join the Egham team, providing high-level technical estimating, pre-sales support, and project delivery guidance for both domestic and international engagements.

You will collaborate with Business Managers and delivery teams, oversee RFP responses, design coordination, and ensure drawings and technical submittals align with project objectives across multiple AV/UC environments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of AV systems, installation and design concepts.
• Ability to interpret client needs and translate into technical solutions.
• Experience coordinating IT networks within AV projects.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand RFP documents and assist with technical tender documents.
• Attend meetings and support pre‑construction workshops.
• Develop workshop outputs and manage technical submittals to conclusion.
• Coordinate design queries and ensure drawings are accurate before submission.
• Manage changes and communicate updates across departments.

Skills

Technical leadership

Estimating

Pre-sales

RFP docs

Stakeholder mgmt

AV systems knowledge

Project delivery

Tools

AMX

Crestron

Extron

IT networks

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to join our Egham team. In this role you will provide high-level technical estimating, pre‑sales and project support to Business Managers and Project Delivery Teams for both domestic and international engagements.

Key Responsibilities

RFP Phase

• Read and understand new consultant or contract RFP documents.
• Support the proAV team with development of technical tender documents.
• Attend internal or external meetings and interviews as required.

Preconstruction & Construction Phase

• Attend all pre‑construction workshops.
• Develop and deliver workshop outputs back to proAV teams.
• Prepare and submit technical submittals, managing them through to conclusion.
• Conduct internal meetings to deliver design requirements to colleagues and departments.
• Manage design queries from the proAV design department and coordinate external Q&A processes.
• Review all proAV drawings upon completion, manage changes if required, and ensure full accuracy of the drawing pack prior to external submission.

Change Control

• Manage design changes throughout the project life cycle.
• Work closely with the consultant on their change requirements.
• Run the RFI/query process.
• Deliver change information internally to the Design Department.
• Manage and verify drawing updates prior to issue.
• Ensure approved changes are understood across all proAV departments.
• Coordinate with Design (drawings), Procurement (working copy), Production (design), Programmer (code and GUI), and AV/UC engineer (technical docs).
• Provide information regarding changes to the Sales Commercial Manager for VQ development.
• Document all changes for inclusion in O&Ms.

Rack Build & Test Phase

• Collaborate with Production to complete rack build and test in line with the project programme.
• Verify the Programmer’s code aligns with the latest design and project timeline.
• Ensure all changes are captured and incorporated into the build.
• Oversee pre‑staging tests to confirm racks are complete and ready for consultant witness testing.
• Attend witness testing sessions.

IT/UC

• Work with the appointed proAV AV/UC engineer to progress all requirements.
• Track document production (HLDs and IT interface schedule).
• Oversee associated proAV and client team activities to ensure timely completion of responsibilities.

Commissioning

• Attend on‑site testing, commissioning and handover.

O&M

• Collaborate with the Design Department to develop O&M documentation.
• Verify incorporation of all changes.
• Check accuracy of all information.

Desirable Skills

• Working knowledge of current AV systems, associated IT elements and their installation (including AMX, Crestron, Extron, audio DSP, video conferencing, etc.).
• Technical knowledge of AV equipment, design concepts and solutions, including IT and networks.
• Understanding of client needs, room environments and use cases.

Hours of Work

40 hours per week: 9 hours a day, 8.30am‑5.30pm, including an hour unpaid break, Monday to Friday.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

proAV is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting and promoting an inclusive culture for all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. proAV offers personal and professional development opportunities, and we encourage all to apply.