Audio Visual Installation Technician

Alecto Recruitment; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm specializing in AV roles is seeking an AV Installation/Programmer/Commissioning Engineer to work on prestigious smart home projects across the UK. The successful candidate will take ownership of projects from installation to commissioning, collaborating with a talented team. This role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £60,000, and the opportunity for career progression in a detail-oriented engineering environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive working culture

Work on luxurious installations

Qualifications

• Strong track record delivering AV projects in high-end homes.
• Confident with programming Control4, Crestron, Lutron, Savant, KNX, or Rako.
• Deep knowledge of AV signal paths, control systems, and IP networking.
• Skilled in interpreting schematics and delivering meticulous, clean installs.
• A team player who takes real pride in their craft.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership from rack build and system installation to programming and commissioning.
• Work alongside talented designers and PMs to deliver visually stunning projects.

Skills

AV project delivery in high-end homes

Control4 programming

Crestron programming

Lutron programming

KNX knowledge

Rako knowledge

AV signal paths knowledge

Control systems knowledge

IP networking knowledge

Schematic interpretation

Job description

Ready to Elevate Your AV Career to the Next Level?

AV Installation / Programmer / Commissioning Engineer

Location: London & Home Counties
Salary: £30,000 - £50,000
Sector: High-End Residential | Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a seasoned Audio-Visual professional who thrives on precision, creativity, and top-tier project delivery? Do you have a passion for luxury smart home technology and a desire to work on some of the UK's most prestigious properties?

We’re working with one of the most respected names in high-end residential AV, known for designing and delivering cutting‑edge smart home, lighting control, and automation systems across London and the Home Counties.

This is your chance to join an elite AV team – where craftsmanship, innovation, and user experience come first.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

This isn’t just another install job – it’s an end-to-end engineering role where you’ll take ownership from rack build and system installation right through to programming and commissioning. You’ll work alongside talented designers and PMs to bring technically demanding and visually stunning projects to life.

Whether it’s a Control4‑powered townhouse, a Crestron‑led mansion, or a Lutron‑lit penthouse – you’ll be the expert behind the experience.

Your Skillset – The Perfect Fit?

• Strong track record delivering AV projects in high‑end homes
• Confident with programming: Control4, Crestron, Lutron, Savant, KNX, or Rako
• Deep knowledge of AV signal paths, control systems, and IP networking
• Skilled in interpreting schematics and delivering meticulous, clean installs
• A team player who takes real pride in their craft

What You’ll Get in Return

• A salary package of £45,000 – £60,000, based on your expertise
• The opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most luxurious AV installations
• A supportive and progressive working culture where your technical input matters
• Real career progression into senior commissioning or project leadership roles
• A chance to be part of a craft‑led, detail‑obsessed engineering team

Let’s Talk

If this sounds like the right step for you, don’t wait. Interviews are happening now.

Send your CV to or reach out for a confidential chat on (phone number removed)

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