AV Engineer (Residential)

Gold Group; Harlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Overtime pay

Pension plan

Holiday entitlement

Technical training

Career progression

Job summary

Gold Group are seeking an AV Engineer to join their specialist team delivering luxury smart home and home automation projects across Essex and surrounding areas. You will install, configure and commission systems including multi-room audio, home cinema, lighting control, networking and full smart home automation.

Travel to project sites across Essex, London and Hertfordshire is expected. You’ll contribute to site leadership, commissioning and client handovers, with progression into project

Qualifications

• Experience in residential AV, smart home installation or home automation.
• Good understanding of AV distribution, multi-room audio, home cinema and equipment racks.
• Experience with Control4 and/or Lutron is highly advantageous.
• Strong networking, cabling, IP addressing and fault-finding skills.
• Professional attitude and ability to work in high-end residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, label and test structured cabling for AV, data, lighting control and smart home systems.
• Build, wire and dress equipment racks to a high standard.
• Install TVs, speakers, projectors, touchscreens, keypads and access points.
• Configure and troubleshoot networks including TCP/IP, managed Wi‑Fi and VLANs.
• Assist with commissioning and configuration of Control4, Lutron and integrated systems.
• Diagnose faults on new and existing installations and resolve them.
• Work on high-end residential projects and maintain excellent workmanship.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, electricians and other trades.
• Progress towards taking ownership of site activities, commissioning and handovers.

Skills

Residential AV

Smart home installation

Networking & IP

Multi-room audio

Control4

Lutron

Driving licence

Job description

AV Engineer - Smart Home & Home Automation

Location: Essex (projects across London, Essex & Hertfordshire)
Salary: £30,000 to £35,000, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We're recruiting for an AV Engineer to join a growing specialist integrator delivering high-end smart home and home automation projects.

Working across luxury residential properties, you'll be involved in installing, configuring and commissioning integrated technology systems, including multi-room audio, home cinema, lighting control, networking and smart home automation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who takes pride in their installation standards and wants to develop beyond installation into commissioning, site leadership and project ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, label and test structured cabling for AV, data, lighting control and smart home systems.

• Build, wire and dress equipment racks to a high standard.

• Install televisions, speakers, projectors, touchscreens, keypads, access points and associated equipment.

• Configure and troubleshoot networks, including TCP/IP, managed Wi-Fi and VLANs.

• Assist with the commissioning and configuration of Control4, Lutron and integrated smart home systems.

• Diagnose and resolve technical faults across new installations and existing systems.

• Work on high-end residential projects, maintaining excellent workmanship and protecting clients' properties.

• Liaise professionally with clients, project managers, electricians and other trades.

• Progress towards taking ownership of site activities, commissioning and client handovers.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in residential AV, smart home installation or home automation.

• Practical knowledge of AV distribution, multi-room audio, home cinema and equipment racks.

• Experience with Control4 and/or Lutron would be highly advantageous.

• A good understanding of networking, cabling, IP addressing and fault-finding.

• Strong practical skills and excellent attention to detail.

• A professional attitude and confidence working in high-end residential properties.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

What's on Offer?

• £30,000 to £35,000, dependent on experience.

• Company van for business travel.

• Paid overtime opportunities.

• Workplace pension and holiday entitlement.

• Ongoing technical and manufacturer training.

• Exposure to varied, high-end residential AV and smart home projects.

• Genuine progression into commissioning, site leadership and project management.

• Supportive working environment within an established, family-run business.

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time, site-based position. Projects are located across Essex, Hertfordshire, London and surrounding areas, so regular travel is required.