Revit / CAD Designer

Searley Owen; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established AV integration company in Watford is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their design team. This role entails interpreting architectural drawings to produce AV and lighting layouts and creating detailed design documentation for installations. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience, strong CAD skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with teams and customers. Offers a competitive salary, hybrid work, and supportive environment.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Company pension

Ongoing training & certification opportunities

Flexibility around working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in AV / lighting / building services / M&E design role is preferred.
• Strong CAD skills are essential.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Interpret architectural drawings to produce AV and lighting layouts.
• Create detailed design drawings for installation.
• Work with teams to ensure systems are installed as designed.
• Liaise with customers on design approvals.

Skills

CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks)

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree / HND / HNC in Design or Engineering

Job description

We're an established AV integration company working on high-end residential projects, designing and delivering lighting and audio-visual systems into new and existing homes.

We're looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our design team. This would suit either:

• Someone with experience in a similar AV / lighting / building services / M&E design role, or a recent design graduate (Mechanical, Product/Industrial, Building Services or similar) with strong CAD skills.

The Role

• Interpret architectural drawings to produce AV and lighting layouts.
• Create detailed design drawings and documentation for installation.
• Work with sales, engineering, projects and installation teams to ensure systems are installed as designed.
• Liaise with customers on design approvals, updates and sign‑off.
• Support the project team with technical queries during install.

About You

• Degree / HND / HNC in a relevant Design or Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Confident using CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks or similar).
• Able to read and interpret architectural drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisation skills.
• Comfortable communicating with customers and internal teams.
• Interest in AV, lighting or smart home technology is a plus.

What's on Offer

• £30,000 - £35,000 basic salary (DOE).
• Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week from home.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Company pension.
• Ongoing training & certification opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Flexibility around working hours depending on project needs.