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Alecto Recruitment
Senior Audio Visual Engineer
Central London, London
Contact Alecto Recruitment
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- 45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP Annual + Negotiable and Dependent on experien
- Recruiter
- Alecto Recruitment
- Closes
- 01 Oct 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
LS33676
Senior AV Installer / Commissioning Engineer
Luxury Smart Homes London & Home Counties
45,000- 55,000 + Overtime + Van + Training
Tired of installing the same basic systems on repeat?
What if every project you worked on was a statement home?
Private cinemas. Whole-home automation. Multi-room audio systems. Intelligent lighting and shading. Properties worth millions.
We're looking for a Senior AV Engineer who takes pride in delivering exceptional work and wants to be involved in some of the most impressive residential smart home projects in the UK.
If you're the engineer everyone turns to when a system needs commissioning, fault-finding, or getting over the finish line, keep reading.
This Isn't Just Another AV Installation Role
You'll be trusted to lead the technical delivery of high-end residential projects from rack build through to final handover.
You'll have the autonomy to make decisions on site, work with leading technologies, and play a key role in ensuring installations are completed to the highest possible standard.
No micromanagement.
No cutting corners.
No rushed installations that leave you firefighting months later.
Just quality projects, quality equipment, and a team that genuinely values good engineering.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading the installation and commissioning of luxury residential AV and smart home systems
Building and wiring professional-grade racks to a premium standard
Installing and commissioning:
Home Cinema SystemsMulti-Room AudioVideo DistributionLighting ControlAutomated ShadingIntegrated Smart Home PlatformsConfiguring systems including:
Control4LutronCrestronSavant (advantageous)Diagnosing and resolving technical issues during installation and commissioning
Working closely with project managers, designers, clients, and contractors
Supporting and mentoring junior engineers when required
Taking ownership of project quality from start to finish
Who We're Looking For
You'll probably be frustrated in your current role if:
You're capable of more responsibility but aren't being trusted with itYou're constantly fixing poor-quality installsYou're working with outdated technologyYou're looking for more complex and rewarding projectsYou'll ideally have:
Strong experience within high-end residential AV
Proven installation and commissioning experience
Excellent rack-building and structured cabling skills
Experience with Control4 and/or Lutron
Exposure to Crestron or Savant would be a strong advantage
The confidence to lead on-site technical delivery
A professional approach when working in luxury residential environments
A full UK driving licence
What's In It for You?
45,000- 55,000 Basic Salary
Plus:
Paid overtime at enhanced ratesCompany van and fuel cardPhone and laptopUniform providedPension scheme5 weeks holiday including the Christmas periodOngoing manufacturer training and certificationsGenuine progression opportunitiesExposure to some of the most prestigious residential projects in the country
The Bottom Line
If you're an experienced AV Engineer who enjoys delivering high-quality work, solving technical challenges, and working on projects you can genuinely be proud of, we'd like to speak with you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
Call on (phone number removed) or email: (url removed)
Company details are being kept confidential at this stage, with full information shared during the shortlist process.
INDLS
Ad ID: 5418941039
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