Audio Visual Infrastructure Specialist

Pontoon Solutions; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks an Audio Visual Infrastructure Specialist to create innovative workplace meeting solutions. You will collaborate with stakeholders to develop integrated AV solutions, ensuring technology aligns with design strategies. Strong interpersonal and technical skills are essential, along with a detailed understanding of AV vendors and technologies. This is a hybrid role based in Leeds, offering a competitive day rate.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Detailed knowledge of AV vendors and related technologies.
• Experience with Agile methodologies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs analysis with stakeholders to align AV technology with workplace design.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation and solution designs.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure system designs adhere to standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Design

Documentation

Coordination

Communication

Agile Methodologies

Education

Microsoft Teams Certification

Relevant Industry-Specific Training

Tools

Poly

Microsoft Teams

Cisco

Crestron

Extron

Shure

Job description

Full Job Description

Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension)

Location: Leeds/Hybrid (2 days per week on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates

Role Profile

As an Audio Visual Infrastructure Specialist, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining innovative workplace meeting solutions. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external technology suppliers to evaluate user requirements and develop integrated AV solutions within our architectural environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct needs analysis with internal stakeholders to ensure AV technology aligns with Future Workplace design and strategy.
• Provide expert guidance on system design to meet operational and functional requirements, addressing infrastructure needs such as acoustics, lighting, and building elements.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation, including scope of works, system functionality descriptions, and solution designs.
• Collaborate with the Infrastructure Specialist Lead, Product Owner, and stakeholders to evaluate vendor proposals based on operational needs.
• Create and maintain a Future Workplace Technology Roadmap in partnership with colleagues.
• Work with internal teams such as networks, compliance, risk, and security to ensure system designs adhere to standards and policies.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Creative and methodical approach to technical design and spatial challenges.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, independent environment.
• Detailed knowledge of AV vendors including Poly, Microsoft Teams, Cisco, Crestron, Extron, Shure, and related technologies.
• Proficient in creating and maintaining detailed documentation, system designs, and visualizations.
• Familiarity with remote management and monitoring solutions is a plus.
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry-standard hardware and proprietary tools.
• Excellent coordination skills to manage multiple tasks and meetings effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies is advantageous.
• Microsoft Teams Certification
• Relevant industry-specific training

Candidates must demonstrate the above skills and experience in their CV to be considered.

If you have the relevant skills and experience and want to learn more about this role, ‘apply now’ to express your interest in this opportunity with our client. Our dedicated team will review your application.

We will respond to all successful applicants as soon as possible. Please note that we may contact you further for other opportunities relevant to your skillset.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We value diversity and aim to showcase talents, skills, and unique experiences of all individuals.

As part of our standard hiring process, background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before employment begins.