Lead AV Engineer

Clarify Consultancy Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime opportunities

Bonus

Ongoing training

Career progression

Job summary

Clarify Consultancy Ltd is seeking a Field-Based Lead AV Engineer to own AV installation projects and mentor junior colleagues across commercial, education and public-sector environments.

The role involves on-site system installation, commissioning, diagnostics and client handover, with a strong emphasis on communication and safety on client sites.

Qualifications

• Experience as AV Engineer/AV Technician in field-based role.
• Strong understanding of AV signal flow and VC technologies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and installation plans.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and commission AV systems at client sites.
• Conduct on-site service visits, diagnostics, repairs and maintenance.
• Complete structured cabling and equipment mounting to professional standards.
• Support project managers with testing, documentation and handover.
• Provide clear, customer-focused technical support during installs and service visits.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety requirements and manufacturer specs.

Skills

Field-based

Lead AV Engineer

Project ownership

Client-facing

Diagnostics and maintenance

Reading technical drawings

Communication skills

Driving licence

Tools

Crestron

Extron

AMX

Q-SYS

Poly

Cisco

Microsoft Teams Rooms

Job description

Our client, a national IT company, are currently recruiting a confident Field-Based Lead AV Engineer to join their expanding installation and service team. This role is ideal for an Engineer with solid hands-on experience who is ready to take ownership of projects, support junior colleagues, and deliver high-quality AV solutions across commercial, corporate, education and public-sector environments.

Working Remotely, duties to include:

• Install, configure and commission AV systems including displays, projectors, audio systems, control systems and video conferencing platforms
• Conduct on-site service visits, diagnostics, repairs and preventative maintenance
• Complete structured cabling, terminations and equipment mounting to professional standards
• Support project managers with system testing, documentation and client handover
• Provide clear, customer-focused technical support during installation and service visits
• Ensure all work meets health & safety requirements and manufacturer specifications

As a successful candidate you will have experience as an AV Engineer or AV Technician in a field-based role with a strong understanding of AV signal flow, hardware, control systems and VC technologies, competence with installation, cabling (Cat5/6), troubleshooting and commissioning with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and installation plans.

Professional communication skills and confidence working independently on client sites is also essential as is a Full UK driving licence.

Experience with Crestron, Extron, AMX, Q-SYS, Poly, Cisco or Microsoft Teams Rooms and industry certifications (CTS, manufacturer training, networking qualifications) would be beneficial.

In Return the company offers a competitive salary with overtime opportunities, shift allowance & bonus, a company vehicle (including fuel for personal use) and tools together with ongoing training and manufacturer certifications and the clear progression into senior engineering or project roles