Lead AV Designer

Careers in Design; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology design firm in Stockport is seeking an experienced Lead AV Designer to take ownership of high-end residential AV system design. The successful candidate will work closely with architects and interior designers to ensure systems are beautifully designed and technically robust. Key responsibilities include producing detailed designs, preparing technical documentation, and contributing to design meetings. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional passionate about modern living technology integration.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-end residential AV system design.
• Strong understanding of RIBA stages.
• Ability to collaborate with architects and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed AV system designs aligned with RIBA stages.
• Prepare rack elevations and cable schedules.
• Attend design coordination meetings.

Skills

AV system design

Technical coordination

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a leader in designing and delivering fully integrated home technology systems. Their experienced design team shares a real passion for how technology can elevate modern living-spanning smart home automation, lighting control, audio-visual systems, data networks, and security. With a strong pipeline of projects already secured for 2026, they are looking to welcome an experienced Lead AV Designer to the team.

Lead AV Role
As Lead AV Design Engineer, youll take ownership of high-end residential (and occasional commercial) AV system design from concept through to completion. Youll work closely with architects, interior designers, contractors, and internal technical teams to ensure every system is beautifully designed, technically robust, and seamlessly integrated into the built environment.

Key Responsibilities include to:

• Produce detailed AV system designs and create design packages aligned with RIBA stages
• Prepare rack elevations, cable schedules, mounting details and network topology diagrams
• Attend and contribute to design coordination meetings, providing expert technical guidance
• Assist with fee proposals, scopes of work, and design rationale when required
• Produce supporting collateral such as technical brochures, system summaries and visual presentation material
• Support the creation of as-built drawings and O&M m...