Lead Audio Visual (AV) Installation Engineer

My client are a UK based leading provider of Audio Visual and Video Conferencing solutions - primarily across the Education sector. They are going through a sustained period of growth and now have a requirement for a Lead AV Engineer to be based in the Midlands. The Lead Engineer will take ownership of AV installation projects on site, leading the installation team, maintaining installation quality, mentoring the junior engineer and acting as the primary technical point of contact for site issues.

This role requires someone who can deliver projects independently while maintaining excellent communication with project managers, site managers and client representatives.

Essentials:

The successful candidate should demonstrate experience in:

Leading AV installation projects.
Installing lecture theatres, teaching spaces or other commercial AV environments.
Supervising and mentoring junior engineers.
Reading and interpreting AV schematics, rack layouts and installation drawings.
Carrying out site surveys and identifying installation issues before they become project risks.
Installing, terminating and testing AV systems to a high standard.
Working on equipment racks.
Commissioning commercial AV systems.
Troubleshooting and resolving installation issues independently.
Communicating effectively with project managers, site managers and other trades.
Delivering high-quality installations with minimal snagging.Technical Knowledge

A strong understanding of:

Video distribution
Audio systems and DSP
Projection and display technologies
AV over IP
Basic networking
Control systems (Crestron, Extron or equivalent)Desirable Skills

Hands on commissioning or programming experience.
Offsite rack build experience.
LED wall installation experience.
Relevant AV H&S certificates such as IPAF &PASMA
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed