Description: The Opportunity

Public-i have been pioneering live streaming for the Public sector since 2000. We provide the hardware and software needed to give our clients the best meeting experience. From streaming solutions to microphone replacements and full AV installs we can help. Most of our solutions are provided within Council Chambers, meeting rooms and large functional spaces.

Much of our work involves the design of suitable AV systems that involve complex features and functions, but which must be easy to use and maintain. Our Audio-Visual designs incorporate many products from a wide range of manufacturers and specifically often include our Connect streaming product and software.

Your role will be to provide support to our sales team which includes front line sales staff, internal small sales and where relevant, bid support writer. We have two vacancies and ideally these roles will cover the country between them and our other designers.
Excellent time management and organisation skills are essential as you will be expected to manage your tasks and activities between the office and client appointments including technical site surveys.

Main Duties and Tasks
This role encompasses a variety of tasks but primarily has responsibility for producing designs, documentation and training for client AV installs.
Duties include but are not limited to:
AV system design of:
o Undertake full site surveys at potential new client sites to include an inventory of existing equipment
o Assess the customer requirements within the constraints of the site
o Work closely with the sales team to:
? Agree a solution that meets the customers expectations
? Ensure tender responses are technically correct and fit for purpose
Be able to perform a full health check on existing equipment as part of the sale process for Service Maintenance contracts
Prepare documentation for customer handover including detailed drawings, AV rack design and mounting information.
Training customers on system use and customer service on trouble shooting
Commissioning installations from time to time if required
Delivering AV training and documentation to clients post install
Second level customer service support
Build costing sheets in line with the design and the supplier quotes
Write technical proposals for tendering or general priced proposals
Provide reports following site surveys
Attend site meetings to support sales either in a technical capacity or for product demonstrations. On occasions you may be required to do so alone
Support internal small sales with product or technical guidance

Based in anywhere in England with decent access to major travel routes, there are two opportunities here. Basic salary doe £45k-£50k neg. plus benefits including car allowance (you must have a driving licence).

Your skills and experience

Audio visual design experience is paramount and the ideal candidate will have had previous installation experience (as a minimum we expect you to be able to design an AV system)
Outline AV design for budgetary purposes as well as full design for costing and technical proposal documentation
Installation drawings including rack build design, wiring schematics and numbering schemes
Communicate with manufacturers/suppliers to help support the AV design process
Build costing sheets in-line with the design and supplier quotes
Familiarity with conducting and writing site surveys and be able to produce technical writing for proposals and tenders
Good knowledge of digital transmission including AVoIP and HDbaseT
An excellent understanding of audio conferencing systems and protocols
A thorough understanding of analogue and digital based systems and AV system design
Good familiarity with design software (i.e. Stardraw, CAD or other similar packages)

Supporting skills:
The ideal candidate will be familiar with professional conferencing system (sometimes referred to as Congress or Delegate unit systems). These often incorporate electronic voting and microphone management. They integrate with webcasting but a deep knowledge of streaming isnt essential.
You should also be fluent with video distribution using distribution methods such as HDBaseT and should be up to date with manufacturers such as Crestron, AMX, Extron, Christie, Kramer, Biamp and Sennheiser.
In addition you should:
Be capable of preparing an AV system rack design.
Designing Crestron systems is a real advantage.
Other often related requirements include, Digital Signage, occasionally Video Conferencing and Room Booking and induction loop systems.
A general understanding of Visual displays is assumed but you will be expected to be able to calculate Projection systems/ displays in order to specify the most suitable size, ratio and contrast of the projector and screen. Experience of working with heritage constraints would be beneficial.
Likewise, you are expected to design Audio systems with suitable speaker placement and power calculations considered

Personal Qualities
Professional communication skills externally and internally and the ability to present to clients is essential
Excellent customer service skills
The ability to think quickly and outside of the ‘standard solutions
Time management and good organisational skills along with the ability to prioritise and manage workloads in a timely manner
Be a self-starter with the ability to work autonomously
Previous knowledge of using a CRM system would be an advantage

To apply please send your CV to info@public-i.info

+44 (0) 1273 821282 info@public-i.info www.public-i.info

Job Type	Permanent Full Time
Location	United Kingdom
Area	Greater Manchester, England Berkshire, England Sussex, England Middlesex, England City of London, England Greater Manchester England United Kingdom
Sector	Engineer Engineer - Audio Visual Engineer - Design
Salary	£45000 - £50000 Per Annum Neg. doe plus benefits and car allowan
Currency	GBP
Start Date	ASAP
Advertiser	AV Jobs
Job Ref	AV30076A

AV System Designer

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