Lead AV Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Specialist Tools & Equipment

Career Progression

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment is seeking an experienced Lead AV Installation Engineer to manage installations across the Birmingham and Midlands regions, with occasional overnight stays. You will lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality AV solutions for universities and commercial spaces.

The role requires strong expertise in video distribution, audio, DSP, AV over IP and control systems, plus a valid UK driving licence and DBS/CSCS; a company vehicle is provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading commercial AV installation projects.
• Strong knowledge of video distribution, audio systems, DSP, AV over IP and control systems.
• Experience installing lecture theatres, teaching spaces or similar commercial environments.
• Full UK driving licence.
• ECS/CSCS card and Enhanced DBS, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead AV installation projects across education and commercial environments.
• Install, terminate, test and commission AV systems to a high standard.
• Interpret schematics, rack layouts and technical drawings.
• Conduct site surveys and proactively identify installation risks.
• Mentor and support a Junior AV Installation Engineer.
• Liaise with project managers, site managers and client representatives.

Skills

Leadership

AV installation

Video distribution

DSP

AV over IP

Mentoring

Project management

Job description

Lead AV Installation Engineer - Birmingham & Midlands Region (with occasional overnight stays)

£36,000 - £40,000 + Company Vehicle + Specialist Tools & Equipment + Career Progression

Are you an experienced AV Installation Engineer looking to take ownership of high-profile education sector projects, lead installations from start to finish, mentor junior engineers and play a key role in delivering cutting-edge AV solutions across universities and commercial environments?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing AV integration business supporting a major university client across the Midlands. You will be responsible for leading AV installation projects within lecture theatres, teaching spaces and associated facilities, ensuring installations are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Working closely with project managers, site teams and client stakeholders, you will oversee day-to-day installation activities, identify and resolve technical issues, and maintain ownership of installation quality from initial deployment through to commissioning and handover.

The successful candidate will be a skilled AV installation professional with experience delivering commercial AV projects independently. You will possess strong technical knowledge across audio, video, networking and control systems, alongside the leadership skills required to mentor junior engineers and ensure projects are delivered with minimal snagging.

The Role:

• Lead AV installation projects across education and commercial environments
• Install, terminate, test and commission AV systems to a high standard
• Interpret schematics, rack layouts and technical drawings
• Conduct site surveys and proactively identify installation risks
• Mentor and support a Junior AV Installation Engineer
• Liaise with project managers, site managers and client representatives

The Person:

• Proven experience leading commercial AV installation projects
• Strong knowledge of video distribution, audio systems, DSP, AV over IP and control systems
• Experience installing lecture theatres, teaching spaces or similar commercial environments
• Confident troubleshooting and resolving technical issues independently
• Full UK driving licence
• ECS/CSCS card and Enhanced DBS, or willingness to obtain

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates