AV Solutions Engineer
8 days ago
Manchester
With the continued expansion of our award winning technical services company, Sudlows, who work throughout the UK, have a growing portfolio of projects and have a fantastic opportunity for a Audio/Visual Solutions Engineer to join our successful business.\n\nWe have over 220 staff and have achieved recent growth with ongoing expansion plans. Sudlows are keen to recruit candidates who will be part of this ambition. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in our workforce.\n\nRole Purpose\n\nThe role of the Audio / Visual Solutions Engineer (AVSE) sits with Sudlows Smart Technology team and supports a range of activities around the design and delivery of our Audio/Visual Solutions for our customers The employee will principally be involved in the installation, configuration, commissioning and technical support of Audio/Visual systems however will also contribute to design activities such as surveying and support design documentation and well as providing site level project supervision where workload allows. The AVSE should also maintain a good knowledge of the prevalent standards and be willing to continually develop and learn in order to match and stay current with the changing pace of technology. As part of this role the employee must also maintain a working knowledge of structured cabling systems as this is a large part of the businesses offering but also it can be the foundation on which an IP based AV system will sit.\n\nSudlows prides itself on quality of our designs and installations as well as how we engage with the customer, as a customer facing operative the Audio/Visual Solutions Engineer will be expected to provide a high level of customer service in keeping with Sudlows standards as well as proving clear and concise communication both internally and externally. The highest levels of workmanship are expected as standard as well as strict adherence to our health and safety standards. All employees are expected to be able to follow company processes relating to work generated documentation and our internal paperwork and systems.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nInstallation and Commissioning\n\nInstall AV systems including displays, projectors, audio systems, control systems, VC solutions, and structured cabling\n\nTerminate and test cabling (Cat6/6A, fibre, speaker cable, control cabling).\n\nRack build, equipment mounting, and system interconnections.\n\nConfigure AV equipment (e.g. DSPs, control processors, video conferencing systems).\n\nPerform system testing, fault finding, and troubleshooting.\n\nCommission systems to meet performance and design specifications.\n\nProduce commissioning documentation and test results.\n\nComplete witness testing and end user training.\n\nProject Supervision (Entry-Level)\n\nSupervise small AV installations or work packages on-site.\n\nCoordinate with subcontractors and internal engineers.\n\nEnsure works are delivered in line with programme and scope.\n\nMaintain site documentation (RAMS, checklists, progress updates).\n\nLiaise with clients and stakeholders during installation.\n\nReport progress, risks, and issues to project managers.\n\nDesign Support\n\nAssist with AV system design including: Equipment selection, Signal flow diagrams and Rack layouts and schematics.\n\nSupport senior engineers or designers in producing technical submissions.\n\nReview drawings and identify practical installation considerations.\n\nConduct site surveys for a range of AV solutions.\n\nProvide feedback from site to improve future designs.\n\nAssist with bill of materials (BOM) preparation.\n\nPersonal Specification\n\nMinimum Requirements\n\nDemonstrable knowledge of the design Audio / Visual systems across a range of technologies including but not limited to projectors, TVs, touchscreens, sound systems and amplifiers, communal presentation and meeting systems and software and meeting room integration to control the meeting room environment.\n\nDemonstrable knowledge of current and prevalent standards and licencing requirements that govern works within the Audio / Visual space.\n\nA working knowledge of structured cabling systems and active networking as the foundations of a system that supports an IP based AV installation.\n\nExperience working with industry leading manufacturers systems such as Crestron, Kramer, QSC, Biamp, Samsung and Logitech for example.\n\nExcellent attention to detail and accuracy while completing documentation in all its forms.\n\nExcellent customer facing manner.\n\nStrong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.\n\nFlexible approach to working location and times.\n\nUK Driving Licence.\n\nDesirable Requirements\n\nManufacturer awarded training and certification in the installation and / or design of Audio / Visual systems such as Crestron, Kramer, QSC, Biamp, Samsung and Logitech for example.\n\nAVIXA CTS (or working towards).\n\nExperience in producing design drawings, schematics and proposals for AV installations.\n\nExperience in using a range of design tools such as MS Visio and CAD to support your design proposals.\n\nProven experience and / or industry recognised training with other technologies in the intelligent building space such as, IP Security, Intelligent Lighting, HVAC and Energy Management.\n\nCSCS / ECS Card