AV Project Design Engineer

Company:  JacobsMassey AV Specialists
Location: London
Closing Date: 30/04/2025
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent

Job Description

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.


Salary: Up to £50,000


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.

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