Audio Visual Installation Engineer
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Greater London |
| Area | Surrey, England |
| Sector | EngineerEngineer - Audio VisualEngineer - Installer |
| Salary | £35000 - £40000 Per Annum Salary doe/neg. plus pension & benefit |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Job Ref | AV30492 |
| Job Views | 6 |
- Description
- The Opportunity
As 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.
Adhere to all health and safety regulations and site-specific requirements.
Based ideally Greater London or Home Counties but with extensive travel across Europe and UK.
Salary £35k-£40k doe/neg. plus pension benefits.
Your Skills and Experience:
Essential
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.
Professional appearance and strong communication skills - you are representing the company on client sites daily.
Desirable
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.
Previous experience working on international AV projects or multi-site rollouts.
What We Offer
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.
A close-knit, hands-on team that values quality workmanship and professional pride.
The Organisation
Our client is a global communications and conferencing company who provide secure and compliant video and audio conferencing, event calls, audio-visual solutions and maintenance services. They pride themselves on long-term relationships with many financial blue-chip clients, where security and compliance are vital.
The Recruiter
AV Jobs are the UK''s No. 1 recruiter in the Audio Visual and complementary products marketplace, ensuring the best fit of client and candidate.