Lead Audio Visual Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Wembley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Lead AV Engineer to lead high-end residential AV installations across the UK. This role offers a salary of £45,000 - £65,000, along with benefits such as paid overtime and a fully equipped company van. Ideal candidates will have proven experience with Control4, Lutron, and Crestron Home, and a strong understanding of AV systems. If you take pride in delivering premium systems, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Fully equipped company van

5 weeks holiday

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of AV, networking, and automation systems.
• Calm under pressure and confident with clients.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility for travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-end residential AV installations.
• Diagnose technical issues and minimize downtime.
• Commission smart home systems with precision.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.
• Conduct client handovers and build relationships.

Skills

Proven experience with Control4

Proven experience with Lutron

Proven experience with Crestron Home

Strong fault finding skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Lead AV Engineer - Luxury Smart Homes

Location: London & Home Counties

Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 (DOE) + Paid Overtime

Benefits: Company Van + Fuel Card | 5 Weeks Holiday | Ongoing Training | Full Company Tech Setup

Take the Lead in the UK's Most Prestigious Smart Homes.

If you're an experienced AV Engineer who takes pride in delivering flawless smart home systems, this is your next move. You'll join one of the UK's most respected AV integration specialists, a team trusted by Ultra high net worth clients to deliver and maintain state of the art Home automation in some of the country\'s most extraordinary properties.

This isn’t a volume-based, rush-the-job type of company. It\'s a place where quality, precision, and pride still matter.

As a Lead Engineer, you\'ll take ownership of installs, commissioning, and service across Control4, Lutron, and Crestron Home systems, leading from the front, mentoring others, and ensuring every project meets the standards our client expect.

What You'll Do

• Lead and deliver high-end residential AV installations and service projects.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly, keeping downtime minimal.
• Commission smart home systems with precision, from lighting and AV to networking.
• Mentor and support engineers, sharing your expertise and maintaining best practices.
• Conduct client handovers and build trusted relationships through first-class service.
• Collaborate with the Technical Director to advise on design improvements and new tech.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience with Control4, Lutron, Crestron Home, Savant, or KNX.
• A deep understanding of AV, networking, and automation systems.
• Strong fault finding and maintenance skills.
• A leader's mindset, calm under pressure, confident with clients, and proud of your craft.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to cover London & the Home Counties.

What\'s on Offer

• Excellent Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 DOE + paid overtime.
• Fully Equipped Company Van: With fuel card and full tech kit.
• Work-Life Balance: 5 weeks' holiday including Christmas break.
• Training & Development: Access to manufacturer certifications and new tech.
• Cutting-Edge Projects: No two systems are the same; you\'ll work on stunning, bespoke installations every week.

If you take pride in delivering premium smart home systems, the kind that make people say \"wow\", we want to hear from you.

Apply today and lead the next generation of high-end home automation projects.