Lead Engineer

Luxe Smart Homes Ltd; Cobham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Company pension

Van provided

Mobile phone

Apple MacBook Pro

Job summary

Luxe Smart Homes in Cobham, Surrey, is seeking a Lead Engineer to head the on-site delivery of Home Automation, Home Cinema, Lighting and Security systems across prime residential properties in Surrey and surrounding counties.

The role concentrates on commissioning, rigorous testing, and handover with client adjustments, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with architects and designers. A competitive salary and bonus prospects accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Levels 2-3 Electrotechnical Installation Certification or equivalent.
• ECS Card
• Minimum 5 year’s experience in a Home Automation, Audio Visual or Home Cinema role.
• Experience in high-end residential sector required.
• CEDIA ESC-N, Pakedge PCNA or ProNet Integrator.

Responsibilities

• Lead the onsite team in the delivery of Home Automation, Home Cinema, Lighting/Heating/Security and Audio-Visual systems.
• Commissioning all the aforementioned systems including rigorous testing and making adjustments the clients require upon installation.
• Coordinating and providing training to our clients for the systems we have installed.
• Managing the team or associated contractors to ensure all cables have been terminated and tested before final fix installation.
• Ensuring all documentation is complete upon completion and remote management tools have been addressed and labelled accurately.
• Supervising, training, and assisting where necessary, all junior members of staff on tasks that require refinement to meet high standards.
• Coordinating activities with general contractors, construction managers, Architects/Interior Designers and clients.
• Delivering a high level of professional service to all parties on site and ensuring all team members follow your lead.

Skills

Home Automation

On-site leadership

Cabling & termination

Problem solving

Tool handling

Education

City & Guilds Levels 2-3 Electrotechnical Installation Certification

ECS Card

CEDIA ESC-N certification

Pakedge PCNA or ProNet Integrator certification

Tools

Control4 programming software

Lutron programming software

DrayTek

Ruckus

Lilin

Sony

Denon

Cleerline

Test equipment

Job description

Luxe Smart Homes are looking for a Lead Engineer to join us on our quest to be recognised as the premier choice for Home Technology consultancy and installation in the prime residential market in Surrey and the surrounding Home Counties.

Due to the company’s continuing growth, we are looking to recruit a candidate that excels in all areas of site delivery with a strong focus on the commissioning phase of any given project.

This is a superb opportunity for an engineer with passion for Home Automation and Home Cinema to join Control4’s fastest growing Audio-Visual Integrator in the South of England, working in some of the finest properties in the country.

Luxe Smart Homes work with high-net worth individuals to help simplify their life at home through the integration of technology and in offering exceptional client service in delivery. Our clients’ properties are finished to an outstandingly high standard by all contractors involved. We not only match this level of delivery but strive to be elevating our standards above all professionals associated within a project.

This role is perfect for an individual with a proven track record of working in the super prime residential sector. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable skills in commissioning of Home Automation systems, boundless energy and enthusiasm when faced with technical issues, be a problem solver with a ‘can-do’ attitude, exceptionally strong with their hand tools and treat their place of work with the utmost care and respect. The nature of this role leans towards someone who has ambition to move into a project management role in the future.

The Position:

We pride ourselves on our integrity, persistence, determination, organisational skills and attention to detail. It is a prerequisite that whilst representing Luxe Smart Homes, our staff strive to deliver work that can be considered the best in our industry. Joining the team involves:

Leading the onsite team in the delivery of our Home Automation, Home Cinema, Lighting/Heating/Security and Audio-Visual systems.

Commissioning all the aforementioned systems including rigorous testing and making adjustments the clients require upon installation.

Coordinating and providing training to our clients for the systems we have installed.

Managing the team or associated contractors to ensure all cables have been terminated and tested before final fix installation.

Ensuring all documentation is complete upon completion and remote management tools have been addressed and labelled accurately.

Supervising, training, and assisting where necessary, all junior members of staff on any tasks that that require refinement to meet our high standards.

Coordinating activities with general contractors, construction managers, associated professionals such as Architects/Interior Designers and clients.

Delivering a high level of professional service to all parties on site and ensuring all team members follow your lead.

Qualifications & Experience

City & Guilds Levels 2&3 Electrotechnical Installation Certification or equivalent

ECS Card

Minimum 5 year’s experience in a Home Automation, Audio Visual or Home Cinema role.

Experience in high-end residential sector required.

CEDIA ESC-N, Pakedge PCNA or ProNet Integrator.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Passionate about a career in Smart Home Installations and enthusiastic about technology.

Highly professional and demonstrate an excellent work ethic and ‘can do’ attitude.

Highly experienced across first and second fix stages of cabling.

Clean Driving Licence.

Excellent fault-finding skills and able to keep calm under pressure.

Proficient in Control4 and Lutron programming software.

Experienced with equipment from Control4, Lutron, Draytek, Ruckus, Lilin, Heatmiser, Sony, Anthem, Denon and Cleerline.

Strong command over power and hand tools and eye for detail.

Confident understanding of wiring schematics, plans and drawings.

Excellent communication skills and timekeeper.

Respectful of Health and Safety at all times.

Computer literate and proficient in the Microsoft Office and Gmail.

Lives locally to our base in Cobham, Surrey.

A competitive salary and chance to boost your earning opportunities significantly through quarterly bonus structure in place.

Opportunity to work with highly sought-after home entertainment equipment.

Opportunity to gain Professional Certifications from on-site product training courses and online learning.

Company pension scheme after qualifying period.

Van provided upon experience.

Provision of mobile phone and Apple Mac Book Pro.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 8am till 4pm (time may vary and staff are occasionally required to work out of office hours)

Location: The Luxe Smart Homes office is based in Cobham, Surrey but this role will be mainly on sites in Surrey, Berkshire and occasionally London.

Salary: £40k – 50k depending on experience.