Jak Consultancy
Information Technology Designer
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Senior Designer – Technology & Smart Building Solutions
Location: London
Salary: £70,000 + Benefits
The Opportunity
We are working with an established design and technology consultancy that delivers integrated workplace technology solutions across high-profile commercial fit-out projects. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Senior Designer to lead the technical design and documentation of workplace technology systems. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in AV, IT infrastructure or smart building technology who enjoys producing highly coordinated technical documentation and working closely with project delivery teams.
Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in ensuring technology solutions are accurately designed, fully coordinated and delivered successfully from concept through to installation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the technical sales team by reviewing solution feasibility and ensuring proposed systems are technically deliverable.
- Interpret client requirements and develop fully coordinated technical design packages for construction.
- Produce detailed construction drawings, M&E layouts, system schematics, and equipment rack drawings using AutoCAD.
- Develop comprehensive network schedules and coordinate IT infrastructure requirements with both internal teams and client-side IT departments.
- Carry out acoustic modelling and speaker coverage analysis using industry-standard heat mapping software.
- Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure technical specifications support procurement and installation.
- Work alongside technical designers and project teams to integrate AV, IT, and smart technology systems into the wider fit-out design.
- Produce coordinated reflected ceiling plans, ensuring compatibility with M&E, architectural, and technology requirements.
- Collaborate with Technical Services and installation teams to ensure all cabling and infrastructure requirements are fully documented.
- Manage technical design revisions throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring changes are accurately communicated and documented.
- Partner closely with Project Managers to identify and resolve coordination issues before installation.
- Maintain high-quality technical documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
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- Previous experience as a Designer within AV, smart buildings, workplace technology, or IT infrastructure projects.
- Strong commercial workplace fit-out experience.
- Advanced AutoCAD skills with the ability to produce detailed technical drawings and system schematics.
- Experience using acoustic modelling or speaker heat mapping software such as EASE, Soundvision, or similar.
- Excellent understanding of M&E coordination including power, containment, cooling, and structured cabling.
- Ability to identify potential coordination and installation issues early within the design process.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to work on prestigious commercial workplace projects.
- Collaborative and supportive design environment.
- Clear career progression within a growing business.
- Exposure to innovative workplace technology and smart building solutions.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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