AV Project Design Engineer

We are seeking a skilled professional with experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining structured cabling systems. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with the physical installation and integration of workplace technologies, ensuring seamless execution through effective planning, troubleshooting, and collaboration with vendors, contractors, and internal teams. A proactive, detail-oriented mindset is essential, along with a commitment to continuous learning through certification courses in relevant infrastructure technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & manage the physical requirements of the cable infrastructure on the projects
• Design, manage and install structured cabling systems to support workplace technology infrastructure – Audio Visual, Physical Security, Wi-Fi, and cable needs
• Write RFP for vendors to respond to, create the patching schedules and provide all necessary physical layer requirements – room schedules and plans, cabinet elevations, power requirements – all technology physical requirements
• Select the IT vendors on the project and manage and critique their deliverables
• Manage the Installation & the Deployment of the Technology with the PM Team
• Physically install, configure, and integrate workplace technology solutions, including AV, physical access control, Wi-Fi, etc.
• Work with teams to ensure the designed cable infrastructure is installed, tested and certified

Project & Change Management

• Support procurement processes, vendor management, and product selection
• Identify potential risks and assist in risk mitigation strategies
• Be on-site to ensure the designs and the vendors are implementing the project on time and according to the specifications
• Execute change orders and document changes accurately

Documentation & Communication

• Strong professional presence with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, manage vendors and subcontractors, and oversee project delivery.
• Maintain detailed documentation of structured cabling layouts, system configurations, installations, and troubleshooting guides
• Effectively communicate project updates and risks to stakeholders
• Provide training and knowledge sharing for end-users and support teams

Learning & Development

• Stay up to date with emerging workplace technologies and best practices
• Complete relevant certifications and training courses as required

Required Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for an experienced engineer with a solid background in structured cabling and security to design, oversee, implement, and support the physical layer requirements of a workplace technology project. This role requires a hands-on professional with in-depth knowledge of office systems, including audiovisual, Wi-Fi, security, and access control systems.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of AV, Security & Access Control, Wi-Fi, etc.
• Expertise in structured cabling design, fiber optics, and copper cabling standards

Hands-on Experience

• Previous experience in physical implementation of workplace technologies
• Ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware solutions
• Strong background in the physical construction & look for issues that hinder the technology construction project & the cabling design and installations
• Understand structured cabling, network fundamentals, and IT infrastructure

Project Execution & Risk Management

• Experience handling change orders, risk mitigation, and product procurement
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors

Education & Certifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for meeting notes, managing patch schedules, generating proposals, and maintaining project documentation.
• Willingness to pursue industry certifications - ie: PRINCE for Management, CTS for AV, CCNA for networking, BICSI for structured cabling, security certifications, etc.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel across EMEA and potentially APAC for on-site deployments. Anticipated travel up to 25%. Expected to be in person at the London office or at client sites managing projects minimally 4 days per week.