NEP UK: Vision Engineer (Guaranteel Level)

Nep UK Ltd; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NEP UK Ltd. is seeking an experienced Guarantee-level Vision Engineer to own the planning, preparation and delivery of complex vision systems across OB trucks, flypacks and remote productions.

You will lead design, testing and integration of cameras, CCUs, vision mixers, routers and tally in IP-based environments. On site at client productions, you will act as the primary technical authority for vision systems, guiding teams and ensuring system performance from preparation through live

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Guarantee Vision Engineer in OB/live production.
• Strong knowledge of SMPTE ST 2110 and IP-based workflows.
• Hands-on experience with SDI, multicast and PTP networks.
• Ability to lead live productions and document systems clearly.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices.

Responsibilities

• Own vision systems from design to live delivery.
• Lead design, configuration, testing for OB trucks and flypacks.
• Engineer vision chains: cameras, CCUs, vision mixers, routers, multiviewers, tally.
• Configure IP-based production environments with SMPTE ST 2110, PTP, multicast, redundancy.
• Configure and support broadcast control, orchestration and monitoring systems.
• Lead integration of vision, replay, audio and wider production systems.
• Operate as Guarantee Vision Engineer on live productions and resolve faults quickly.
• Produce accurate technical documentation and build records.
• Contribute to design improvements and mentor others.

Skills

Vision systems design

IP-based production

SMPTE ST 2110

Broadcast network architecture

Leadership

Documentation

Live production

Tools

Broadcast control systems

Broadcast network switches

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Lead the vision systems behind major live broadcasts

At NEP UK, our engineers are at the heart of some of the world's biggest sporting, entertainment and broadcast productions.

We are looking for an experienced Guarantee-level Vision Engineer to take technical ownership of the planning, preparation and delivery of complex vision systems across our outside broadcast trucks, flypacks and remote production environments.

Working across IP, including SMPTE ST 2110, and hybrid SDI/IP systems, you will make key engineering decisions, solve complex technical challenges and take responsibility for system performance from initial preparation through to live production.

On site, you will act as the primary technical authority for vision systems, providing calm and confident leadership in fast-moving live environments.

Key responsibilities

• Take full technical ownership of vision systems from project design through to live delivery.
• Lead system design, configuration, testing and validation for OB trucks and flypack projects.
• Engineer and support complex vision chains, including cameras, CCUs, vision mixers, routers, multiviewers, monitoring and tally.
• Implement and support IP-based production environments, including SMPTE ST 2110, PTP, multicast, redundancy and broadcast network infrastructure.
• Configure and support broadcast control, orchestration and monitoring systems.
• Lead the integration of vision, replay, audio, communications and wider production systems.
• Operate as the Guarantee Vision Engineer on live productions, taking ownership of system performance and resolving faults quickly.
• Produce and maintain accurate technical documentation, system diagrams and build records.
• Contribute to improvements in system design, workflows, engineering standards and reliability.
  Mentor and support less experienced engineers, sharing knowledge and best practice.

About you

You will be an accomplished Vision Engineer with the technical expertise, judgement and composure to lead complex live productions independently.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience operating at Guarantee Vision Engineer level within outside broadcast or live production environments.
• Strong experience designing, configuring and supporting complex vision systems.
• In-depth knowledge of SMPTE ST 2110 and IP-based production environments.
• A strong understanding of broadcast network architecture, including multicast and PTP.
• Hands-on experience configuring broadcast network switches.
• Excellent knowledge of SDI systems and hybrid SDI/IP workflows.
• Experience with broadcast control systems and complex technical integration.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, planning and documentation skills.
• The ability to remain calm, decisive and accountable in time-critical live environments
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.

How you'll work the NEP Way

We are Reliable, Ethical, Innovative and One Team. You will be expected to collaborate openly, communicate clearly, use your initiative to solve problems and plan ahead to deliver consistently high standards for our clients and colleagues.

Work on some of the world's most recognised live sporting and entertainment productions.

Take ownership of advanced vision and media systems across OB, flypack and remote production environments.

Build expertise in IP-based production and emerging broadcast technologies.

Learn from experienced specialists through practical experience, mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Access online learning and support for relevant professional training and qualifications.

Develop your career towards senior engineering and technical leadership opportunities.

Join a highly skilled, collaborative and supportive engineering team.

Success in this role means becoming a trusted technical authority who can deliver reliable, resilient and operationally effective vision systems, while providing confidence to clients, production teams and colleagues throughout a live broadcast.

All engineering positions at NEP UK are primarily deployed roles, working on site at client productions. Engineers are also expected to attend our head office at Gemini House, Bracknell, as and when required to support job preparation and related engineering activities.