AV Solutions Architect

Presidio; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Presidio in the UK is seeking a technically adept AV Solutions Architect to design audio systems, stay abreast of the latest products, and support consultative selling. You will work with sales to translate requirements into scalable, commissionable solutions.

You should have a Bachelor's in a technical field, 5+ years in commercial AV, and hands-on experience with CAD, AV hardware, and IT integration. This role offers collaboration with project teams and post-install support to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Audio Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in the commercial AV industry, with design/commissioning experience.
• Thorough knowledge of AV, IT, control systems and related products.

Responsibilities

• Gather customer requirements with sales to provide pre-sales technical support.
• Design systems that meet client needs using appropriate products and technologies.
• Develop proposals and BoMs to ensure correct products and quantities.
• Coordinate with CAD to produce GAs, M&Es, Elevations and relevant drawings, schematics and rack layouts.
• Coordinate with Project Management to ensure design intents are met and implemented.
• Engage with trades and contractors to integrate systems smoothly and manage RFIs/CRs.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

AV systems

IT concepts

Dante

CTS

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a technically adept AV Solutions Architect with strong communication skills to join our UK team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting our customers by providing audio system designs, keeping abreast of new products and technologies, and where possible, assisting in consultative selling.

The Role

We are seeking a technically adept AV Solutions Architect with strong communication skills to join our UK team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting our customers by providing audio system designs, keeping abreast of new products and technologies, and where possible, assisting in consultative selling.

Responsibilities Include

• In conjunction with dedicated sales personnel, gather customer requirements and use cases to provide pre-sales technical support.
• Take responsibility for designing the systems that meet the client’s specific needs using the appropriate products and technologies.
• Develop proposals and accompanying BoMs to ensure that the correct products and quantities have been selected.
• Coordinate with the CAD department to produce GAs, M&Es, Elevations, and any relevant detail drawings required for the project. You will be responsible for generating Schematics and Rack layouts.
• Coordination with the Project Management team to ensure design intents are being met and carried out appropriately.
• Engage with other building trades and contractors to assist in smooth integration of systems.
• Manage any RFIs and CRs that occur during the life cycle of the project.
• Maintain accurate logs, files and be responsible for distribution of all information to relevant parties.
• Offer post-sales support to ensure successful implementation and assist with troubleshooting during service calls.

Products And Training

Liaise with manufacturers and distributors in selecting the best products fit for purpose and acquiring an in-depth knowledge of the function, capabilities and limitations of each within a system design

Maintain strong relationships with manufacturers and distributors.

Attend training sessions and workshops for integrators and consultants to ensure you are well-versed in the features, benefits, and applications of relevant product catalogues.

Investigate any new products and technologies that you feel may be useful in meeting current and future needs.

Required Skills And Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Audio Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience and industry training.
• 5+ years of experience in the commercial AV industry, with a background in system design and/or commissioning installations.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial AV products and systems, including experience with Audio, Video, Control and IT systems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, customer-friendly language.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills And Professional Experience

• Dante, CTS or other technical certifications
• AutoCAD drawing experience
• Experience with audio and video interfaces, standards and AVoIP technology a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite apps such as Word, Excel, and Visio.

Your future at Presidio

Joining Presidio means stepping into a culture of trailblazers - thinkers, builders, and collaborators - who push the boundaries of what's possible. With our expertise AI-driven analytics, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and next-gen infrastructure, we enable businesses to stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital world.

Here, your impact is real. Whether you're harnessing the power of Generative AI, architecting resilient digital ecosystems, or driving data-driven transformation, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future.

Ready to innovate? Let's redefine what's next-together.

About Presidio

Presidio is committed to hiring the most qualified candidates to join our amazing culture. We aim to attract and hire top talent from all backgrounds, including underrepresented and marginalized communities.

We encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply for open roles at Presidio. Diversity of skills and thought is a key component to our business success.

At Presidio, speed and quality meet technology and innovation. Presidio is a trusted ally for organizations across industries with a decades-long history of building traditional IT foundations and deep expertise in AI and automation, security, networking, digital transformation, and cloud computing. Presidio fills gaps, removes hurdles, optimizes costs, and reduces risk. Presidio's expert technical team develops custom applications, provides managed services, and enables actionable data insights and builds forward-thinking solutions that drive strategic outcomes for clients globally. For more information visit