AV Installation Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime at enhanced rates

Company van and fuel card

Phone and laptop

Uniform provided

Pension scheme

5 weeks holiday including Christmas

Ongoing manufacturer training and cert

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to prestigious residentials

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment seeks a Smart Home & Residential AV Engineer for premium UK projects. You will lead on-site delivery, from rack build to handover, working with Control4, Lutron, Crestron, and Savant.

A strong focus on quality, autonomy on site, and high-end system integration are essential. You’ll install luxury home cinemas, multi-room audio, lighting control, shading, and integrated platforms, earning a salary of £40,000–£55,000 plus overtime and a company van.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-end residential AV projects is essential.
• Proven ability to install and commission complex systems.
• Excellent rack-building and structured cabling skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and commissioning of luxury residential AV systems.
• Build and wire professional-grade racks to premium standards.
• Install and commission home cinemas, multi-room audio, video distribution, lighting control and shading.
• Configure systems (Control4, Lutron, Crestron, Savant).
• Diagnose and resolve issues on site during installation and commissioning.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, clients, and contractors; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

High-end residential AV

Installation & commissioning

Rack-building & structured cabling

On-site leadership

UK driving licence

Quality delivery mindset

Tools

Control4

Lutron

Crestron

Savant

Job description

Smart Home & Residential AV Engineer

£40,000-£55,000 + Overtime + Van + Training

Tired of installing the same basic systems on repeat?

What if every project you worked on was a statement home?

Private cinemas. Whole-home automation. Multi-room audio systems. Intelligent lighting and shading. Properties worth millions.

We're looking for a Senior AV Engineer who takes pride in delivering exceptional work and wants to be involved in some of the most impressive residential smart home projects in the UK.

If you're the engineer everyone turns to when a system needs commissioning, fault-finding, or getting over the finish line, keep reading.

This Isn't Just Another AV Installation Role

You’ll be trusted to lead the technical delivery of high-end residential projects from rack build through to final handover.

You’ll have the autonomy to make decisions on site, work with leading technologies, and play a key role in ensuring installations are completed to the highest possible standard.

No micromanagement.

No cutting corners.

No rushed installations that leave you firefighting months later.

Just quality projects, quality equipment, and a team that genuinely values good engineering.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the installation and commissioning of luxury residential AV and smart home systems
• Building and wiring professional-grade racks to a premium standard
• Installing and commissioning:
• Home Cinema Systems
• Multi-Room Audio
• Video Distribution
• Lighting Control
• Automated Shading
• Integrated Smart Home Platforms
• Configuring systems including:
• Control4
• Lutron
• Crestron
• Savant (advantageous)
• Diagnosing and resolving technical issues during installation and commissioning
• Working closely with project managers, designers, clients, and contractors
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers when required
• Taking ownership of project quality from start to finish

Who We're Looking For

You’ll probably be frustrated in your current role if:

• You're capable of more responsibility but aren't being trusted with it
• You're constantly fixing poor-quality installs
• You're working with outdated technology
• You're looking for more complex and rewarding projects

You’ll ideally have:

• Strong experience within high-end residential AV
• Proven installation and commissioning experience
• Excellent rack-building and structured cabling skills
• Experience with Control4 and/or Lutron
• Exposure to Crestron or Savant would be a strong advantage
• The confidence to lead on-site technical delivery
• A professional approach when working in luxury residential environments
• A full UK driving licence

What’s In It for You?

£40,000-£55,000 Basic Salary

Plus:

• Paid overtime at enhanced rates
• Company van and fuel card
• Phone and laptop
• Uniform provided
• Pension scheme
• 5 weeks holiday including the Christmas period
• Ongoing manufacturer training and certifications
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Exposure to some of the most prestigious residential projects in the country

The Bottom Line

If you're an experienced AV Engineer who enjoys delivering high-quality work, solving technical challenges, and working on projects you can genuinely be proud of, we'd like to speak with you.