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Senior AV Engineer

Alecto Recruitment
Posted a month ago, valid for 21 hours
Location

Luton, Bedfordshire LU1 5BL, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Lead Audio Visual Engineer position offers a salary of up to £48,000 per annum, along with a car allowance and company benefits.
  • The role involves overseeing AV installation, commissioning, and maintenance projects across various sectors, including hospitality and corporate environments.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in audio-visual installation and a strong technical understanding of networked AV systems, with a preference for those familiar with DSPs and DMX lighting control.
  • The successful applicant will lead project delivery, mentor junior engineers, and provide on-site technical support, ensuring high standards are met.
  • A full UK driving license is required, and the company promotes career development opportunities in leadership and technical specialism.

Lead Audio Visual Engineer

Up to 48,000 p.a. + Car Allowance + Company Benefits

About the Role

An established Audio Visual integration specialist is looking for an experienced Lead Engineer to take ownership of AV installation, commissioning, and maintenance projects across the hospitality, leisure, gaming, and corporate sectors.

You'll lead from the front, ensuring systems are delivered to specification, mentoring engineers, and maintaining the high standards that clients expect from a premium AV brand.
This role suits someone who thrives on-site, takes pride in detail, and enjoys seeing complex systems come to life.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance of audio-visual and lighting systems.
  • Oversee project delivery, ensuring all works meet technical and aesthetic standards.
  • Plan and coordinate materials, engineers, and subcontractors for efficient project execution.
  • Configure and commission DSPs, control systems, AV over IP, and DMX lighting solutions.
  • Work with technologies including Hisense LED, LG displays, WyreStorm distribution, and Harman audio.
  • Provide on-site technical support and guidance to clients and colleagues.
  • Mentor junior engineers and subcontractors.
  • Complete job documentation, commissioning records, and handover paperwork.
  • Maintain health & safety compliance and represent the company with professionalism.
  • Take part in on-call and weekend service rotas when required.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience in Audio Visual installation, servicing, and commissioning.
  • Strong technical understanding of networked AV systems, digital signal processors (DSPs), and lighting control (DMX preferred).
  • Experience with Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, Control4, or Lutron highly advantageous.
  • Confident in supervising others and taking full ownership of on-site delivery.
  • Excellent fault-finding, problem-solving, and client communication skills.
  • A proactive, organised, and hands-on approach.
  • Full UK driving licence required.

What's on Offer

  • Up to 48,000 per annum (DOE)
  • Car allowance
  • Comprehensive benefits package (including pension, holiday, and training)
  • Work with cutting edge AV and lighting technologies
  • Exposure to Hisense, LG, WyreStorm, and Harman ecosystems
  • Clear career development path, into leadership, project management, or technical specialism
  • Join a company with a strong reputation for technical excellence and service quality

How to Apply

Send your CV along with a short cover note outlining your experience with DSPs and networked AV systems.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, early applications are encouraged.

You could be a:

Lead Audio Visual Engineer * Senior AV Engineer * Audio Visual Installation Engineer * AV Commissioning Engineer * AV Project Engineer * Audio Visual Service Engineer * Networked AV * DSP Engineer * DMX Lighting * AV over IP * Crestron * Q-SYS * Extron * Control4 * Lutron * AV Integrator * AV Installation * AV Technician * AV Systems * Commercial AV * Hospitality AV * Lighting Control * Audio Visual Jobs Northampton * AV Engineer Midlands * AV Jobs UK

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