AV Design Engineer

Project Freelance; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & Certification Support

Career Progression

Pension

Holiday

Job summary

Project Freelance in Bolton is seeking an experienced AV Design Engineer to own AV projects from concept through delivery for education and large-scale environments. You will create detailed technical drawings, schematics, rack layouts and BOMs, collaborating with sales and project teams to ensure robust, install-ready solutions.

The ideal candidate has hands-on AV design/engineering experience with Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, DSP, and control systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in AV design or AV engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, DSP and control systems.
• Understanding of signal flow, system integration and AV networking.
• Experience producing technical drawings using Visio or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Design complete AV systems from concept through to delivery.
• Produce schematics, rack layouts, cable schedules and bills of materials.
• Support pre-sales activities and technical solution development.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure designs are install-ready.
• Support installation and commissioning activities when required.

Tools

CTS

CTS-D

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Visio

Job description

AV Design Engineer (Audio Visual)
Bolton - 3 days a week on-site
£35,000 - £45,000 + Hybrid Working + Training & Certification Support + Career Progression + Pension + Holiday

Are you an experienced AV Design Engineer looking for an opportunity to take full ownership of projects from concept through to delivery, working on large-scale, high-quality installations where your technical expertise, commercial awareness, and ability to deliver practical solutions will have a genuine impact?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing specialist business that delivers innovative audio-visual and technology solutions across education and large-scale environments. With a strong reputation for quality and a delivery-focused approach, the company is investing in its people and offering genuine opportunities for progression.

In this role, you will be responsible for the design and development of complete AV systems, producing detailed technical documentation including schematics, rack layouts, cable schedules, functional descriptions, and bills of materials. You will work closely with sales, project management teams, engineers, and customers to ensure solutions are technically robust, commercially viable, and ready for installation.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within an AV design or AV engineering position, with strong knowledge of video conferencing technologies, audio systems, control systems, and AV integration. You will be comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously and working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious AV professional looking to join a company that values technical excellence, practical problem solving, and continuous improvement.

The Role:

• Design complete AV systems from concept through to delivery
• Produce schematics, rack layouts, cable schedules, and bills of materials
• Support pre-sales activities and technical solution development
• Work closely with project teams to ensure designs are install-ready
• Support installation and commissioning activities when required

The Person:

• Proven experience in AV Design or AV Engineering
• Strong knowledge of Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, DSP and control systems
• Understanding of signal flow, system integration, and AV networking
• Experience producing technical drawings using Visio or similar software
• CTS, CTS-D, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Education sector experience desirable

Reference Number: BBBH279445

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.