Senior AV Installation Engineer

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Audio-Visual Installation Engineer to work in Glasgow. This hands-on role involves leading installation teams, preparing and deploying AV equipment across diverse commercial projects. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in AV installations, strong technical knowledge, and effective organizational skills. The position offers competitive salary, benefits such as a company van and pension, plus paid overtime.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

Laptop & tools provided

Uniform supplied

Daily expense allowance

Company pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience in an AV installation role.
• Commercial installation experience, including construction site environments.
• Strong knowledge of digital and analogue audio/video signal flow and routing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support installation teams on client sites.
• Preparation of equipment ahead of deployment.
• Installation of cabling and containment systems to industry standards.

Skills

AV installation experience

Knowledge of digital and analogue audio/video signal flow

Control protocols (RS232/485, IR, TCP/IP)

IP networking principles

Organizational skills

Tools

CAD

AV over IP technologies

Job description

Senior Audio-Visual Installation Engineer

Glasgow
£33,000 – £34,000 + Benefits & Overtime

About the Role

A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Audio-Visual Installation Engineer to join a growing organisation operating across the UK. This is a hands‑on, field‑based position working on a wide variety of commercial projects, including high‑profile venues and dynamic installations across education, corporate and construction sectors.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background, leadership capability, and a proactive, “can‑do” mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support installation teams on client sites
• Preparation of equipment ahead of deployment
• Installation of cabling and containment systems to industry standards
• Mounting, connecting and commissioning audio‑visual, specialist lighting and control equipment
• Troubleshooting, testing and sign‑off of AV systems
• Demonstrating equipment to clients and ensuring technical compliance
• Assisting other departments with technical queries
• Attending project meetings and contributing to planning
• Mentoring and coaching junior engineers
• Maintaining accurate records via a cloud‑based job management system
• Interpreting technical drawings, schematics and rack layouts

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ hands‑on experience in an AV installation role
• Commercial installation experience including construction site environments
• Strong knowledge of digital and analogue audio/video signal flow and routing
• Ability to plan, install and commission video distribution systems (HDCP, EDID, resolution/scaling, latency etc.)
• Confident with control protocols such as RS232/485, IR and TCP/IP
• Understanding of AV over IP technologies (Dante, VoIP etc.)
• Good working knowledge of IP networking principles (VLANs, IP addressing, multicast/unicast, IGMP)
• Experience with commercial TV distribution systems (IRS / IPTV)
• Competent terminating connectors including VGA, BNC, F‑type, RCA, XLR, Jack, RJ45
• Experience building and commissioning equipment racks
• Ability to produce RAMS and work safely at height
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise work effectively

Desirable Qualifications

(Training can be provided where required)

• IPAF 3a/3b / IPAF 1a/1b
• PASMA
• Asbestos Awareness
• Ladder Safety / Working at Height
• Emergency First Aid at Work
• Disclosure certification

Beneficial (Not Essential) Experience

• Digital signage systems (Onelan, BrightSign, Scala etc.)
• Experience with lighting control systems (DMX, ArtNet)
• Electronics, Data/Comms or fibre termination skills
• CAD literacy

Package & Working Conditions

• Full‑time permanent role
• Field‑based — regular travel and occasional overnight stays
• Standard hours: 08:00 – 16:30, Monday to Friday
• Regular paid overtime available

Benefits include:

Company van • Fuel card • Laptop & tools provided • Uniform supplied • Daily expense allowance • Overnight allowance where applicable • Company pension

If interested please apply or contact me at [e-mail]

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