Senior Commissioning Engineer

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Sky Personnel Ltd on behalf of a leading global AV integration company is seeking a Senior AV Commissioner to join the team in Egham, with travel across the South East and into London. You will lead on-site commissioning of complex AV projects and mentor commissioning engineers to deliver high-quality handover to clients.

Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, you will review designs, coordinate resources, manage schedules and risk, and ensure adherence to project specifications and

Qualifications

• Extensive AV commissioning experience including system design, configuration and testing.
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Proven stakeholder management with clients, consultants and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site commissioning activities to meet technical standards and timelines.
• Supervise and develop commissioning engineers on site.
• Coordinate with Commissioning Managers and project teams to plan activities.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and resolve issues, escalating when needed.
• Review AV designs and schematics, flag potential challenges and propose solutions.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and suppliers to meet specifications.
• Oversee testing, documentation and project handover to closeouts teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal processes.
• Assess performance of internal and external teams to ensure delivery quality.
• Collaborate with pre-sales and service teams for smooth handovers to support.
• Contribute to commissioning documentation and delivery processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and client experience.
• Support continuous professional development within the commissioning team.

Skills

AV commissioning

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Project coordination

On-site supervision

Communication

Job description

Senior AV Commissioner

Location: Egham, Surrey, with travel across the South East and into London

Salary: £55,000-£60,000 per annum, depending on experience

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading global audio-visual (AV) integration company, for an experienced Senior AV Commissioner to join their team based in Egham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong AV professional to take a leading role in the commissioning and delivery of complex AV projects, while supervising and supporting commissioning engineers on site.

The successful candidate will oversee commissioning activities, coordinate resources, ensure systems meet project specifications and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams. You will play a key role in delivering projects to a high standard, resolving technical challenges and driving continuous improvement across the commissioning function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on-site commissioning activities, ensuring projects are delivered to the required technical standards and within agreed timescales.
• Supervise, support and develop commissioning engineers, allocating resources according to project requirements and individual skillsets.
• Work closely with Commissioning Managers, Project Managers and wider project teams to plan and coordinate commissioning activities.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and resolve issues proactively, escalating concerns where necessary.
• Review AV system designs, schematics and architecture, identifying potential challenges and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, manufacturers and third-party suppliers to ensure project specifications and expectations are met.
• Oversee project testing, commissioning, documentation and handover, working closely with project closeout teams.
• Ensure commissioning processes, industry standards and internal procedures are followed consistently.
• Assess the performance of internal teams, subcontractors and external technical partners to ensure delivery meets company standards.
• Collaborate with pre-sales, project delivery, service and support teams to ensure a smooth transition from installation through to ongoing support.
• Contribute to the development of commissioning documentation, reporting and delivery processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve project efficiency, technical delivery and the overall client experience.
• Support the ongoing development of the commissioning team, encouraging knowledge sharing, training and continuous professional development.

Technical Experience and Skills

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AV commissioning, with a strong understanding of AV system design, configuration, functionality and industry standards.

You should be confident working across a variety of projects, from smaller meeting and huddle rooms through to large-scale event spaces, and have experience with technologies including:

• AV distribution systems and signal flow.
• Video processors and display systems.
• Audio DSP and audio systems.
• Broadcast, video conferencing and control systems.
• Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom and other software-based conferencing platforms.
• Network testing, verification and relevant network protocols.
• Audio-over-IP (AVoIP) and network deployment coordination.
• Technical schematics, system architecture, testing and fault-finding.

You will also have experience working with industry consultants, general contractors and clients to achieve successful system commissioning and project handover.

A strong understanding of commissioning resource planning, labour allocation and project delivery requirements is essential.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for a professional and confident individual who can lead by example and represent the business effectively on client sites.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop commissioning engineers.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A methodical, solutions-focused approach to technical challenges and problem-solving.
• The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing project priorities.
• A commitment to maintaining high technical standards and delivering an excellent client experience.
• A proactive approach to learning, development and keeping up to date with emerging AV technologies.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in enhancing commissioning processes and project outcomes