AV Installation Engineer (Field Based)

Pacific; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Pacific is seeking an AV Installation Engineer (Field-Based) to lead on-site installation, cabling, mounting and hardware setup of commercial AV systems, turning design concepts into functional environments across client sites.

You will travel across the UK for installations, perform physical installation, rack building and commissioning, ensuring safety standards are met while delivering high-quality deployments.

Qualifications

• On-site AV installer experience in commercial environments.
• Proficient termination techniques (RJ45, XLR, BNC, soldering) and ability to read AV schematics.
• Valid ECS or CSCS site access card.

Responsibilities

• Physical installation of displays, projectors and LED walls.
• Cabling and containment, trunking and floor boxes.
• Rack building and cable management for AV equipment.
• Hardware setup and video conferencing gear installation.
• Commissioning and testing signal flow prior to handover.
• Maintain on-site safety and RAMS compliance.

Skills

Termination techniques

AV schematic reading

Driving licence

Job description

We are looking for our newest Installation Engineer to join Pacific, a fresh face that is ready to go above and beyond to join our skilled team of experienced engineers. You will be leading the physical deployment, cabling, mounting and hardware setup of commercial sound, video and collaboration environments, bringing our customers ideas into fruition, one project at a time.

Job Title: AV Installation Engineer (Field-Based)

Location: UK (Frequent travel to client sites required)

Salary Range: £28,000 to £38,000 per year + overtime and company vehicle (based on experience)

Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Role Purpose:

As an AV Installation engineer, you are responsible for the first class physical installation and commissioning of integrated audio-visual systems. You'll be working on site to transform schematic designs into fully functioning environments, ensuring all hardware, cabling and infrastructure meet structural and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Physical Installation: You will be mounting large-format displays, interactive whiteboards, projectors and LED video walls securely to various wall types.
• Cabling & Containment: Pulling, terminating and testing structured cabling (Cat5e/6/6A, HDMI, fiber and audio lines). Installing neat containment solutions including trunking, conduit and floor boxes.
• Rack Building: Build, wire and dress central AV equipment racks cleanly and logically, ensuring proper ventilation, labelling and cable management.
• Hardware Setup: Position and connect microphones, speakers, amplifiers and video conferencing hardware (e.g. Logitech, Poly, Yealink)
• Commissioning: Load pre-written configurations onto control systems (Crestron/Extron) and test signal flows to ensure the system is fully operational before handover.
• On-Site Safety: Maintain a clean, safe working environment, strictly adhering to site RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience: Proven experience working on-site as an AV Installer or Electrician's mate within commercial or corporate environments.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in termination techniques (RJ45, XLR, BNC, soldering) and ability to read and interpret AV schematic diagrams.
• Site Cards (Essential): Valid ECS (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme) or CSCS card to allow access to construction sites.
• Safety Training: PASMA (scaffolding towers) and IPAF (cherry pickers/scissor lifts) certifications are highly desirable.
• Physical Fitness: Capability to handle heavy lifting, manual tasks and working at heights comfortably.
• Driving Licence: Full, clean UK driving licence is mandatory for operating the company service vehicle.