Senior Audio Visual Engineer

Twickenham Source: WhatJobs

£40,000–£50,000

Senior AV Installer / Commissioning Engineer

Luxury Smart Homes | London & Home Counties

£40,000-£50,000 + 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 will 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 Systems
Multi-Room Audio
Video Distribution
Lighting Control
Automated Shading
Integrated Smart Home Platforms
Configuring systems including: Control4, Lutron, Crestron, Savant (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responsibility but aren't being trusted with it, You're constantly fixing poor-quality installs, You're working with outdated technology, You're looking for more complex and rewarding projects
You'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?

£40,000-£50,000 Basic Salary

Plus:

Paid overtime at enhanced rates
Company van and fuel card
Phone and laptop
Uniform provided
Pension scheme
5 weeks holiday including the Christmas period
Ongoing manufacturer training and certifications
Genuine progression opportunities
Exposure 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.

Company details are being kept confidential at this stage, with full information shared during the shortlist process.