Lead Commissioning Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Enfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from £55,000+ DOE

Training & development

Career progression

Prestigious projects

Benefits package discussed

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Lead Commissioning Engineer to lead high-end residential smart home projects in Hertfordshire, covering London and surrounding areas. You will oversee commissioning, programming and final delivery of luxury systems, with strong Crestron and KNX expertise.

The role requires advanced IT and networking skills, a proven track record in CI or luxury residential installations, and the ability to manage projects from start to finish with excellent

Qualifications

• Crestron programming experience is essential.
• KNX programming and commissioning skills required.
• Strong IT and networking abilities.
• Experience commissioning integrated smart home systems in CI or luxury residential sectors.
• Good fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Solid understanding of residential AV and tech integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning and handover of high-end residential smart home projects.
• Program, configure and troubleshoot Crestron control systems.
• Commission and program KNX lighting and building control systems.
• Configure and commission residential networking infrastructure (routers, switches, wireless).
• Integrate and optimise multiple smart home technologies on a single platform.
• Conduct system testing, fault finding and performance optimisation.
• Commission and calibrate audio-visual systems.
• Produce commissioning reports and project documentation.
• Provide technical support to installation teams.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, clients, designers and subcontractors.

Skills

Crestron programming

KNX programming

IT & networking

CI industry experience

fault-finding

Residential AV knowledge

Tools

SIMPL#

C#

HTML5

Crestron development tools

Job description

Lead Commissioning Engineer

Residential - Smart Home Automation

Location: Hertfordshire (covering London, the Home Counties and surrounding areas)

Salary: £55,000+ per annum (DOE)

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Commissioning Engineer to join a specialist integrator delivering high-end residential smart home and integrated technology projects.

This senior technical role is responsible for the commissioning, programming, optimisation and final delivery of luxury residential systems. The successful candidate will be a highly competent Crestron programmer with strong KNX experience, excellent networking skills, and a proven track record working within the super-prime residential sector.

This position offers the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most prestigious smart home installations, delivering exceptional technology experiences for discerning clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning and handover of high-end residential smart home projects.
• Program, configure and troubleshoot Crestron control systems.
• Commission and program KNX lighting and building control systems.
• Configure and commission residential networking infrastructure, including routers, switches and wireless systems.
• Integrate and optimise multiple smart home technologies within a unified platform.
• Conduct system testing, fault finding and performance optimisation.
• Commission and calibrate audio-visual systems.
• Produce commissioning reports and project documentation.
• Provide technical support and guidance to installation teams.
• Work closely with Project Managers, clients, designers and subcontractors throughout project delivery.
• Ensure all systems are fully operational and meet client expectations prior to handover.

Essential Requirements

Technical Skills

• Strong Crestron programming experience.
• Good working knowledge of KNX programming and commissioning.
• Advanced IT and networking skills.
• Experience commissioning integrated smart home systems within the custom installation (CI) industry.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities.
• Good understanding of residential AV systems and technology integration.

Industry Experience

• Proven background within the custom installation (CI) or luxury residential technology sector.
• Experience delivering high-end or super-prime residential projects.
• Ability to independently manage the commissioning process from start to finish.

Desirable Experience

Experience with some or all of the following:

• Lutron
• Control4
• Savant
• Multi-room audio systems
• Audio-visual calibration
• CCTV and security systems
• HVAC and environmental controls

Highly Desirable

• Crestron Certified Programmer status.
• Crestron Masters certification.
• Experience with SIMPL#, C#, HTML5 and advanced Crestron development.
• KNX Partner certification.

Personal Attributes

• Professional and client-focused approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for technology and delivering high-quality installations.

Package

• Salary from £55,000+ DOE
• Opportunity to work on prestigious residential projects.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Additional benefits package to be discussed.

Keywords

• AV Programmer
• AV Commissioning Engineer
• Residential AV Engineer
• Smart Home Engineer
• Home Automation Engineer
• Crestron Programmer
• Control4 Programmer
• Lutron HomeWorks
• AV Integration Engineer
• Control Systems Engineer
• Smart Home Programmer
• Audio Visual Engineer
• AV Control Systems
• High-End residential AV
• Commissioning & Programming Engineer