Audio Visual Installation Engineer
3 days ago
London
The OpportunityAs an AV Installation Engineer, you will be responsible for the hands-on installation, termination, testing of commercial AV and videoconferencing systems. You will work predominantly on client sites across Europe, often for extended periods, and will be expected to deliver installations to a consistently high standard with minimal supervision. This role requires significant and regular travel within the EU - you should be comfortable spending the majority of your working time away from home.Key Responsibilities • Install, terminate and test AV systems including displays, speakers, microphones, DSPs, video bars, control processors and network switches in commercial environments., • First-fix and second-fix cabling - CAT6/6a, fibre, HDMI, USB, Dante/AES67 audio networks., • Rack build and cable management to a high standard - dress, label and document all installations., • Conduct site surveys and produce as-built documentation, cable schedules and snagging reports., • Liaise with client IT teams, facilities managers and main contractors on-site to coordinate access, power and network requirements., • Troubleshoot and resolve installation issues independently, escalating to the project manager or commissioning engineer where necessary., • Travel extensively within the EU (Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain and others) for project deployments - typically weeks at a time., • Maintain a clean and professional working environment on client sites at all times., • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience installing commercial AV systems in corporate environments., • Strong working knowledge of videoconferencing and UC systems - Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, or equivalent., • Experience with AV brands such as Crestron, QSC/Q-SYS, Shure, Biamp, Logitech, Neat, Poly and Samsung commercial displays., • Proficient in structured cabling - CAT6/6a termination, fibre patching, AV-over-IP and Dante audio networking., • Competent rack builder with a strong eye for cable management and labelling., • Ability to read and interpret AV drawings, schematics and room layouts., • Self-motivated and able to work independently on-site with minimal supervision., • Comfortable with extensive EU travel - you will be away from home regularly, often for extended periods., • Crestron, Biamp, QSC or Shure manufacturer certifications., • CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) or working towards it., • Experience with Dante audio networking and Audinate certification., • IPAF, PASMA or CSCS card holder., • ECS/CSCS card or equivalent electrical qualification., • Additional European language skills (Dutch, German, French or Spanish) are a strong advantage., • Generous travel allowances and per diems for EU deployments., • All travel, accommodation and expenses covered for project work., • Manufacturer training and certification pathways (Crestron, QSC, Shure and others)., • Support towards CTS certification., • Exposure to large-scale, high-profile projects for enterprise clients across Europe., • A growing company with real career progression opportunities., • Pension contributions and holiday entitlement in line with UK standards.