Audio Visual Engineer - HNW Residential

Clearly Jobs Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

My client, a leading residential AV specialist, is seeking an experienced AV Engineer to join a high-end residential technology integration team delivering premium audio visual, networking, security and home cinema projects in the UK.

You will oversee on-site installations, liaise with project managers and clients, and mentor junior engineers to ensure projects are delivered to exceptional standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential Audio Visual and smart home installations.
• Experience with rack building, structured cabling and system commissioning.
• Strong networking knowledge (VLANs, IP) and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading engineers and managing site activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineers and subcontractors on-site.
• Deliver AV, networking, home cinema, lighting and security system installations.
• Build and wire equipment racks, terminate cabling, and commission systems.
• Interpret technical drawings and schematics to guide installations.
• Work closely with project management teams to ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Mentor junior engineers and maintain high workmanship and site safety.
• Support troubleshooting, testing and commissioning activities.

Skills

Residential AV

Rack building

Structured cabling

Networking

Reading drawings

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Job description

My client, one of the UK's leading HNW AV specialists, are seeking an experienced AV Engineer to join a high-end residential technology integration team, delivering premium audio visual, networking, security and home cinema projects to the UK's ultra prime residential property market.

This is a role where you will oversee installations on-site, mentor junior engineers, liaise with project managers and clients, and ensure projects are delivered to exceptional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineers and subcontractors on-site.
• Deliver high-quality installation of AV, networking, home cinema, lighting control, CCTV, access control and automation systems.
• Build and wire equipment racks, terminate cabling, and commission systems.
• Interpret technical drawings and schematics to guide installations.
• Work closely with project management teams to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Mentor junior engineers and maintain high standards of workmanship and site safety.
• Support troubleshooting, testing and commissioning activities.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong background in residential Audio Visual and smart home installations.
• Experience with rack building, structured cabling and system commissioning.
• Solid understanding of networking, VLANs, IP configuration and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of lighting control, automation and home cinema systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience leading engineers and managing site activities.

Ideal Candidate

• Professional and client-facing when required.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities on-site.
• Passionate about technology and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Looking to progress within a growing, leading residential technology environment.

Location:

London & South East projects

Salary:

Competitive, based on experience