Lead AV Engineer

Ser-; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£3K+ annual bonus

Company van

Fuel card

Expenses card

25 days leave (29 with service)

Job summary

SER-IN is seeking a Lead AV Engineer to manage installations of audio-visual systems for commercial and public-sector clients in Reading. You will lead on-site teams, liaise with clients, and coordinate with operations to ensure progress and issue resolution.

The role includes hands-on setup, cabling, and on-site surveys. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of AV experience, familiarity with Crestron/Extron/Biamp/Poly/Cisco, and a readiness to work evenings and travel as required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of AV installation experience in commercial/public sectors.
• Experience with Crestron, Extron, Biamp, Poly or Cisco is highly beneficial.
• Good understanding of HDBaseT and AVoIP.
• Willing to work evenings when required, with a valid UK driving licence.
• Must pass DBS check and have a clean criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of contractors on site.
• Act as the on-site client contact and coordinate with the operations team.
• Assemble AV racks with labelled, tidy cabling.
• Perform 1st and 2nd fix installation of sound, video, and control systems.
• Conduct site surveys and pre-commissioning firmware updates.
• Travel/working away from home as needed.
• Adhere to health and safety policies.
• Bonus: commission of audio DSPs and control systems.

Skills

AV installation experience

Team leadership on site

Client communication

Evening work willingness

Tools

Crestron

Extron

Biamp

Poly

Cisco

HDBaseT

AVoIP

Job description

Lead AV Engineer

Reading

£30,000 - £40,000 + bonus

Position Overview:

Lead the installation of audio visual solutions for commercial and public sector clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading teams of contractors on site.
• Acting as the point of contact on site for any client queries.
• Maintain contact with the operations team regarding any progress or issues that may occur on site.
• Assembly of AV racks ensuring all cabling is labelled and structured in a tidy manner.
• 1st and 2nd fix installation of sound systems, video equipment and AV related controls.
• Conduct site surveys.
• Pre-commissioning carrying out firmware updates prepping equipment for final stage commissioning.
• Working away from home where required.
• Adhere to health and safety policies.
• (Bonus) Commissioning of audio DSPs and control systems.

Requirements:

• 3+ years experience installing AV systems within a commercial or public sector environment.
• Experience with systems such as Crestron, Extron, Biamp, Poly, Cisco would be highly beneficial. Any commissioning / configuration experience would be highly beneficial.
• Good understanding of HDBase T and AVoIP.
• Willing to work evenings where required.
• A clean criminal record with the ability to pass an advanced DBS check.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Package:

• Salary: £30K - £40K DOE
• Additional bonus of £3K+ per year (paid monthly)
• Overtime rates up to 2X
• Quarterly bonus
• Night shift bonus
• Company van (personal use)
• Fuel card
• Credit card for expenses
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Rises with service up to 29 days)
• Employee matched pension contributions

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