Audio Visual Installation Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Audio Visual Installation Engineer to join a growing team in North London. This role involves delivering high-end AV solutions across residential projects, managing installations, maintaining systems, and supporting junior technicians. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of AV systems and smart home technology, along with excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including profit-sharing bonuses.

Benefits

Profit-share bonuses

Company laptop and phone

Use of company vehicles with fuel covered

Qualifications

• Experience working in high-end residential environments is essential.
• Strong technical knowledge of AV systems and smart home control platforms.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of AV and smart home installation.
• Ongoing maintenance and client support.
• Interact professionally with clients and contractors.

Skills

Experience as an AV/Smart Home Technician

Technical knowledge of AV systems

Strong communication with clients

Ability to manage workload

Job description

Audio Visual Installation Engineer

Residential (Mid-Senior Level)

Location: North London

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE) + Pension + Profit‑Share Bonus

Employment: Full‑Time, Monday‑Friday, 8:30 am‑5:00 pm (flexible)

About the Role

Our client are seeking a skilled and motivated AV Installation Engineer / Technician to join their growing team. This is a mid‑to‑senior‑level position, working alongside experienced staff while supporting and guiding a junior technician. You will be involved in delivering high‑end smart home and AV solutions across premium residential projects throughout London.

This is an opportunity to join a company with a strong industry reputation, long‑standing client relationships, and a solid pipeline of exciting projects for the next two years.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of AV and smart home installation, including cable testing and verification, cable terminations, AV equipment installation, system commissioning and integration.
• Ongoing maintenance and client support.
• Work with a range of systems and technologies, including Lutron, Control4, home cinema systems, Sonos, and other leading platforms.
• Ensure all work is completed to the highest standard, with exceptional attention to detail and a focus on usability for the end user.
• Operate independently on‑site while also contributing positively within a small, collaborative team.
• Support and provide guidance to a junior technician as required.
• Interact professionally with clients, contractors, and colleagues, maintaining strong communication and a positive attitude.

About You

• Experience working as an AV/Smart Home Technician within high‑end residential environments is essential.
• Strong technical knowledge of AV systems, smart home control platforms, and installation best practices.
• Able to hit the ground running, manage your own workload, and maintain a good working pace.
• Personable, kind, and confident when engaging with clients and contractors.
• Committed to producing high‑quality work with a focus on finish and user experience.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Must live within a comfortable commuting distance to our office/showroom in North London.

Benefits

• Work alongside a management team with 20+ years of industry experience.
• Excellent project pipeline and long‑term stability (projects booked for the next 2 years).
• Company laptop and phone provided if required.
• Use of company vehicles with fuel covered.
• Access to cost‑pricing on tech and equipment.
• Profit‑share bonuses.
• Supportive, family‑feel team culture with opportunities to grow.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to (url removed) or you can call on (phone number removed) # 207.

Alecto Recruitment Limited is acting as an employment business for this vacancy.

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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