This is a rare chance to join a long-standing, specialist AV integrator that has recently undergone a complete strategic transformation. With over 30 years of industry legacy, the business has spent the last four years rebuilding its internal infrastructure and processes from the ground up to support a new era of growth.

The company is currently "punching well above its weight," securing some of the most prestigious audio and visual contracts in the UK, including a record-breaking large-scale audio refresh and high-profile projects for global streaming giants. You will be joining a nimble, highly organized team of six that is now primed to scale significantly.

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The Culture

• Supportive Leadership: Managed by a Director with nearly three decades of AV expertise and an Owner who is deeply hands-on and passionate about the technical side of the trade.
• Impact & Influence: As a senior technical figure in a small team, you will have a genuine say in how projects are delivered and how the business evolves.
• Work-Life Balance: The company prides itself on a "chilled," happy, and healthy working environment where a personalized approach to clients leads to high levels of repeat business.

As the Lead Design Engineer, you will serve as the technical authority for the business, bridging the gap between initial sales concepts and successful on-site delivery.

• Technical Authority: Act as the internal "go-to" for advice, ensuring all projects remain technically sound and true to the original specification.
• System Design (HLD & LLD): Work alongside sales to turn concepts into reality, producing detailed schematics, BOMs, cable schedules, and IP/network schedules.
• Client Engagement: Conduct site surveys to assess requirements, define project scopes, and contribute to technical proposals.
• Commissioning: Handle the programming and commissioning of basic audio/control systems while collaborating with specialists on more complex platforms.
• Engineering Support: Provide guidance to installation teams and remain willing to get "hands-on" with installs when required to ensure a project crosses the finish line.

• Field Foundation: Essential experience in a lead AV installation role; you must have "on-the-job" technical experience.
• Design Expertise: Proven ability to design AV systems and translate client needs into practical, high-performance solutions.
• Manufacturer Knowledge: Extensive technical understanding of products and solutions from leading industry manufacturers.
• Infrastructure Mastery: Strong grasp of signal flow, AV infrastructure, and system integration principles.
• Communication: Excellent internal and client-facing communication skills with a sharp eye for detail.

• Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 (Flexible for the right candidate).
• Location: Remote-friendly / Office-based in the Southwest. You must be comfortable with national travel (approx. 1 week per month) and visiting the office every 2–3 weeks.
• Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and the option to take overtime as either additional pay or holiday.
• Bonus: Potential for a discretionary performance bonus.