AV Installation Engineer

IN2-AV Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IN2-AV Recruitment on behalf of a fast‑growing AV integration specialist seeks an experienced AV Installation Engineer to own first and second fix installations on commercial projects in London and beyond.

The role is senior, field-based with autonomy, problem solving and pride in delivering well‑executed installations. Opportunities to progress into commissioning exist, with on‑site leadership and ongoing manufacturer training.

Qualifications

• Essential: CSCS or ECS card, full UK driving licence, valid passport.
• Experience leading AV installations with on-site technical ownership.
• Able to read CAD drawings and networked AV schematics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality first and second fix installations for AV, VC and control systems.
• Take technical lead on site, ensuring work is completed safely, on time and to scope.
• Build and wire equipment racks to industry standards.
• Review drawings and documentation, raising issues and suggesting improvements.
• Test and verify cabling, signal paths, network settings and device configuration.
• Support fault finding, firmware updates and configuration adjustments during commissioning.
• Assist the service team on complex or escalated maintenance tasks when required.
• Maintain professional site standards and complete all relevant documentation.

Skills

AV cabling

racking

terminations

hardware installation

digital audio

video signal flows

HDMI

HDBaseT

Dante

USB-C

Crestron

QSC

Extron

Biamp

CAD drawings

networked AV

switches

VLANs

IP configuration

communication

travel

Education

CSCS/ECS card

Full UK driving licence

Valid passport

Tools

Crestron

QSC

Extron

Biamp

Job description

Installation Engineer – AV Projects (London)

Representing our client – IN2-AV Recruitment

IN2-AV Recruitment is working on behalf of a fast‑growing, well‑established Audio Visual integration specialist with a strong reputation for delivering high quality AV and VC solutions across the UK and Europe. With a supportive culture, ongoing manufacturer training and clear professional development pathways, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Installation Engineer looking to step into a more senior, hands‑on role.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced AV Installation Engineer to take technical ownership of first and second fix installations on a wide range of commercial AV projects. This is a senior, field‑based role suited to someone who enjoys autonomy, problem solving and delivering well‑executed installations with pride.

You will act as the technical lead on site, working independently, supporting subcontractors, collaborating with project teams and representing the business professionally to customers. For candidates looking to expand into commissioning, there is also room to progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality first and second fix installations for AV, VC and control systems.
• Take technical lead on site, ensuring work is completed safely, on time and to scope.
• Build and wire equipment racks to industry standards.
• Review drawings and documentation, raising issues and suggesting improvements.
• Test and verify cabling, signal paths, network settings and device configuration.
• Support fault finding, firmware updates and configuration adjustments during commissioning.
• Assist the service team on complex or escalated maintenance tasks when required.
• Maintain professional site standards and complete all relevant documentation.

Skills and Experience Required

• Strong hands‑on experience with AV cabling, racking, terminations and hardware installation.
• Confident understanding of digital audio and video signal flows.
• Familiarity with protocols such as HDMI, HDBaseT, Dante and USB‑C.
• Ability to work with control and DSP platforms including uploading and testing configuration files (Crestron, QSC, Extron, Biamp).
• Able to read CAD drawings, cable schedules and schematics.
• Skilled with test equipment and experienced with networked AV including switches, VLANs and IP configuration.
• Professional communicator who is calm under pressure and able to work independently.
• Flexible to travel across the UK and occasionally Europe.

Qualifications Essential

• CSCS or ECS card
• Full UK driving licence
• Valid passport

Desirable

• Manufacturer training (Crestron, QSC, Biamp, Extron)
• IPAF, PASMA
• AVIXA CTS or CTS I

Why Apply

Senior level autonomy and technical ownership on exciting AV projects. Structured onboarding and manufacturer‑led training. Supportive culture with strong teamwork and development opportunities. Growing organisation with long‑term progression potential.

If you are an experienced AV Installation Engineer who takes pride in delivering high standards and wants to join a company that values expertise and teamwork, IN2-AV Recruitment would love to hear from you.