Senior AV Engineer - Residential

IN2-AV Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology integrator in London seeks an experienced Senior Engineer to lead system installations for premium residential smart-home technology. This role involves project ownership, hands-on installations, and client interaction to ensure seamless integration of advanced AV, security, and lighting solutions. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills and experience in luxury-residential environments. Competitive salary and overtime offered.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Qualifications

• Strong experience in premium residential installation environments.
• Experience with luxury-residential clients and representatives.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fully integrated home-technology systems.
• Take ownership of projects and deliver functional systems.
• Perform final-fit installation and onsite programming.

Skills

Multi-room AV systems

IT networking

Lighting & shading control platforms

CCTV door entry solutions

Familiarity with third-party integration

Job description

IN2-AV are working exclusively with a long‑established technology integrator that delivers premium residential smart‑home, lighting, shading, cinema, security and network systems across some of London’s most prestigious homes. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of landmark projects, we are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to take a leading role in system installation, commissioning and client‑facing delivery.

This is an exceptional opportunity if you enjoy working on complex, design‑led projects and want to stay hands‑on with cutting‑edge home technology.

The Role

As Senior Engineer, you’ll be responsible for delivering fully integrated home‑technology systems from post‑cabling stage through to final sign‑off. This includes detailed configuration, final‑fix installation, commissioning, documentation, and collaborating closely with programmers and wider project teams.

You will be the technical lead onsite, ensuring seamless integration of AV, networking, security, lighting control and shading solutions while representing the company with professionalism to clients, contractors and design partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects following the infrastructure phase and deliver fully functional systems to an exceptional standard
• Carry out off‑site configuration, testing and rack build where required
• Final‑fit installation of equipment across AV, lighting, shading, IT and security systems
• Onsite programming/commissioning in cooperation with control‑system programmers
• Work collaboratively with main contractors, interior designers, architects and third‑party technology partners
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation and ensure timely progress updates
• Complete snagging within agreed timeframes
• Conduct smooth handovers to the service/support teams with full client and system information
• Uphold the company’s reputation through excellent communication and client engagement

Hours: 09 00 with paid overtime for additional work authorised by your line manager.

Experience & Technical Skills

We’re looking for an engineer with strong experience in premium residential installation environments, ideally with the following capabilities:

Technical knowledge

• Multi‑room AV systems (audio and video distribution, home cinema)
• IT networking (routers, switches, Wi‑Fi, remote access and monitoring)
• Lighting & shading control platforms (e.g., Lutron, Crestron, Control4, or equivalents)
• CCTV door entry and access‑control solutions
• Satellite/aerial and fibre‑based systems
• Familiarity with integrating third‑party subsystems (e.g., BMS, HVAC controls)

Experience working with:

• Luxury‑residential clients and representatives
• Architects, interior designers, lighting designers
• Main contractors and specialist subcontractors

Soft skills & competencies

• Strong communication and professional client interaction
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Sound judgement and problem‑solving ability
• Adaptability across changing site conditions
• Resilience under pressure and tight project timings