Mechanical and Electrical Designer in Egham

proAV are a leading global audio visual integrator, providing AV and event services across multiple client partnerships globally. Our immediate requirement is for an experienced Senior M&E Designer to be a key part of our Egham team. Working as part of the Design Team on some of the most technically challenging and diverse AV Projects anywhere in the industry, you will be responsible for ensuring that complex systems designs are complete, technically accurate, specification compliant and fit for purpose prior to delivery by the wider engineering team. You will be expected to be the driving force in getting M&E design packages complete on time, and to proAV exacting standards. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional, experienced Senior M&E Designer to join an established operation with scope to drive and enhance the service at every opportunity. Experience and seniority of the position will be reflected by the remuneration and benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:

• M&E Design and ownership of complex AV Systems using AutoCAD.
• A thorough understanding of the technology behind the equipment and associated interfacing.
• Scrutinising specification documentation, BOM and scoping documents to ensure that designed solutions are fit for purpose.
• Design of highly custom metalwork and bespoke engineering solutions.
• Attend and initiate meetings with Senior Technical, Engineering and Project delivery teams.
• Contribute to and ensure the quality of design team processes and standards.
• Application of an agile approach to deliver and prioritise tasks within an identified timeframe.
• Communication with key stakeholders on technical challenges that need resolve.
• Application of high-level engineering design practices including where necessary, POC at design phase.
• Allocating, based on availability, an M&E designer to a project and hand over any info obtained from the kick off meeting.
• Updating Monday.com based on info obtained from kick off Meeting.
• Acting as a “go to” for M&E queries within the Team channel.
• Assisting in mentoring M&E Trainees.

Desirable Skills:

• At least 3 years’ experience working as an M&LE AV Systems designer.
• Proven track record of delivering complex AV system designs in AutoCAD or similar and knowledge of current AV technology and system integration.
• Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Teams.
• Effective communicator.
• A positive, enthusiastic and can-do approach to delivering the role.
• A "people person" with effective soft skills.
• Self-sufficient and independently work to deadlines and manage workload.

Additional Skills:

• The ability to deliver in a sometimes pressurised environment.
• A positive, enthusiastic and can-do approach to delivering the role.

About Us:

proAV designs, integrates and supports blended technology solutions with AV, UC and beyond including end-to-end services and 24/7/365 support to enhance global collaboration and empower your world of communication. From reviewing technology to integration to post-deployment support, you’re in safe hands when you trust your AV and UC to proAV. We are recognised as one of the AV industry’s most powerful international delivery and support operations trusted by a varied client base in more than 80 countries across 6 continents. To date, we have completed 700+ projects outside of the UK that meets the demands and challenges of a globalised marketplace, keeping the lines of communication and collaboration open. From our state-of-the-art Customer Services Centre and Video Network Operations Centre our dedicated teams manage, monitor and protect our global clients’ business-critical AV systems architecture, products and technologies.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

proAV is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting and promoting an inclusive culture for all employees and job applicants. We want everyone to feel comfortable being themselves and create a culture where we understand and respect each other’s differences. proAV does not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and/or experience of the individual. proAV offers personal and professional development opportunities, not just through traditional qualifications, but also through Apprenticeship schemes, internal training and mentorship programmes. We support employees and job applicants with their work-life balance through our family friendly policies and practices. We encourage all to apply.