AV Designer

ALECTO RECRUITMENT LTD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Technical training & development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

ALECTO RECRUITMENT LTD is recruiting an experienced AV Design Engineer to transform client visions into detailed technical designs for bespoke luxury residential projects in the UK. The role involves collaborating with sales, project managers and engineers to deliver high-end AV, lighting control, networking and security systems.

You will produce detailed schematics, BOMs, and documentation, travelling to site surveys as needed and supporting projects from concept to handover.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of audio-visual technologies.
• Knowledge of home automation and control systems.
• Good understanding of networking technologies.
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar design software.
• Strong technical documentation skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• A passion for delivering high-quality design work.

Responsibilities

• Designing integrated AV, smart home, networking, lighting control and security systems for luxury residential properties
• Producing detailed system schematics and technical drawings
• Creating equipment schedules and comprehensive design documentation
• Preparing accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Conducting site surveys when required
• Working closely with project delivery teams to ensure designs are practical and achievable
• Providing technical support throughout project delivery
• Liaising with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure the most appropriate technologies are specified
• Supporting projects from initial concept through to completion

Skills

Audio-visual technologies

Home automation

Networking technologies

AutoCAD

Technical documentation

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP45000 per annum + Negotiable and Dependent on experience

LS33661

Location: Surbiton, England

Up to £45,000 + Hybrid Working + Luxury Residential Projects

Are You Tired of Designing the Same AV Systems Again and Again?

Do you want to work on bespoke smart homes, luxury residential developments, and cutting-edge technology projects where quality matters more than volume?

If you're an experienced AV Design Engineer who enjoys turning ambitious client requirements into technically outstanding system designs, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

We're recruiting on behalf of a highly respected residential systems integrator with an exceptional reputation for delivering premium smart home, AV, lighting control, networking, and security solutions for some of the UK's most prestigious properties.

This is your chance to join a growing business where your expertise will be valued, your designs will be built properly, and every project offers something different.

What's In It for You?

• Salary up to £45,000
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Work on prestigious luxury residential projects
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Exposure to the latest smart home and AV technologies
• Join a business renowned for quality and attention to detail

The Opportunity

As an AV Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for transforming client visions into detailed technical designs that allow projects to be successfully delivered from concept through to handover.

Working closely with sales teams, project managers, engineers, suppliers, and manufacturers, you'll create the technical foundation behind some of the most impressive residential technology installations in the UK.

This is a role for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, producing exceptional documentation, and seeing their designs brought to life in high-end residential environments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing integrated AV, smart home, networking, lighting control and security systems for luxury residential properties
• Producing detailed system schematics and technical drawings
• Creating equipment schedules and comprehensive design documentation
• Preparing accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Conducting site surveys when required
• Working closely with project delivery teams to ensure designs are practical and achievable
• Providing technical support throughout project delivery
• Liaising with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure the most appropriate technologies are specified
• Supporting projects from initial concept through to completion

Are You the Right Fit?

Essential Experience

• Strong understanding of audio-visual technologies
• Knowledge of home automation and control systems
• Good understanding of networking technologies
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar design software
• Strong technical documentation skills
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities
• A passion for delivering high-quality design work

Why Engineers Apply for This Role

Not every AV Design position gives you the opportunity to work on truly bespoke projects.

Here, you'll be designing sophisticated technology solutions for luxury homes where clients demand the very best. You'll have the freedom to apply your expertise, work alongside experienced professionals, and contribute to projects that showcase the latest innovations in residential technology.

If you're looking for a role that combines technical challenge, flexibility, and genuine career development, we'd love to hear from you.

Top AV Design Engineers are always in demand, and opportunities to join businesses of this calibre don't come around often.

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