Audio Visual Installation Engineer

Pacific; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific in Basingstoke requires an on-site AV Installation Engineer to transform design schematics into fully functional spaces. You will install displays, projectors, speakers, and control gear, ensuring safe, compliant cabling and rack setups while maintaining high-quality workmanship.

You will hold on-site cards (ECS/CSCS), have experience in AV termination, understand AV schematics, and be able to operate Crestron/Extron systems. Driving a company vehicle is required.

Qualifications

• Experience on-site as AV Installer or Electrician's mate in commercial/corporate environments.
• Proficient in terminating techniques (RJ45, XLR, BNC) and reading AV schematic diagrams.
• Must hold ECS/CSCS card for site access.
• Safety certifications (PASMA/IPAF) desirable.
• Physically capable of lifting and working at heights.
• Full UK driving licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Physical installation of large-format displays, interactive whiteboards, projectors, and LED walls.
• Cable, containment, trunking, conduit, and floor box installation and testing.
• Build, wire, and manage AV equipment racks with proper ventilation and cable management.
• Set up microphones, speakers, amplifiers, and video conferencing gear (Logitech, Poly, Yealink).
• Load configurations on control systems (Crestron, Extron) and verify signal integrity.
• Maintain on-site safety and adhere to RAMS.

Skills

Termination techniques

AV schematic interpretation

On-site installation experience

Driving licence

Education

ECS/CSCS card

Tools

Crestron

Extron

Logitech

Poly

Yealink

Job description

Pacific is a privately owned Audio-Visual and IT Solution Provider based in Basingstoke, with a 30-year track record of delivering outstanding service and innovative solutions to a diverse range of business challenges. Our services include outsourced IT functions, IT Service Desk support, and the design, installation, and maintenance of cutting-edge Audio Visual (AV) solutions across various sectors, including themed attractions, corporate boardrooms, video conferencing, and educational environments.

Our ISO9001/14001-certified management systems, participation in key purchasing frameworks, and award-winning system and service designs underpin our commitment to excellence.

Role Description

The AV Installation Engineer is responsible for the first-class physical installation and commissioning of integrated audio-visual systems. You will work on-site to transform schematic designs into fully functioning environments, ensuring all hardware, cabling, and infrastructure meet structural and technical standards. The ideal candidate would need to live within commutable distance to Basingstoke in order to collect hardware prior to installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Physical Installation: Mount large-format displays, interactive whiteboards, projectors, and LED video walls securely to various wall types.
• Cabling & Containment: Pull, terminate, and test structured cabling (Cat5e/6/6A, HDMI, fiber, and audio lines). Install neat containment solutions including trunking, conduit, and floor boxes.
• Rack Building: Build, wire, and dress central AV equipment racks cleanly and logically, ensuring proper ventilation, labeling, and cable management.
• Hardware Setup: Position and connect microphones, speakers, amplifiers, and video conferencing hardware (e.g., Logitech, Poly, Yealink).
• Commissioning: Load pre-written configurations onto control systems (Crestron, Extron) and test signal flows to ensure the system is fully operational before handover.
• On-Site Safety: Maintain a clean, safe working environment, strictly adhering to site RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience working on-site as an AV Installer or Electrician's mate within commercial or corporate environments.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in termination techniques (RJ45, XLR, BNC, soldering) and ability to read and interpret AV schematic diagrams.
• Site Cards (Essential): Valid ECS (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme) or CSCS card to allow access to construction sites.
• Safety Training: PASMA (scaffolding towers) and IPAF (cherry pickers/scissor lifts) certifications are highly desirable.
• Physical Fitness: Capability to handle heavy lifting, manual tasks, and working at heights comfortably.
• Driving Licence: Full, clean UK driving licence is mandatory for operating the company service vehicles.