Senior Installation Engineer (Home Automation)

J&T Business Consulting; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Installation Engineer specializing in home automation for luxury residential projects. In this dynamic role, you will install and commission state-of-the-art smart home systems, ensuring high standards of craftsmanship and client satisfaction. Your hands-on experience with leading technologies like Control4, Crestron, and Lutron will be crucial as you collaborate with a supportive team on prestigious, design-led projects. If you're passionate about technology and delivering exceptional service, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunities for training and manufacturer certification

Tools and uniform provided

Vehicle allowance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in AV/home automation installation.
• Hands-on experience with Control4, Crestron, and Lutron.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission smart home systems including Control4, Crestron, and Lutron.
• Collaborate with project managers and electricians on-site.

Skills

Control4

Crestron

Lutron

AV distribution

Networking

Cable termination

Education

Control4 Certification

Crestron Certification

Lutron Certification

Tools

Technical schematics

Low-voltage cabling tools

Job description

Senior Installation Engineer (Home Automation)

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Job Title:

Home Automation Engineer / Senior Installation Engineer (Luxury Residential Projects)

Location:

Cheshire

Reports To:

Project Director

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Home Automation Engineer to join our growing team. You will be responsible for the installation, termination, commissioning, and servicing of smart home systems, including AV racks, lighting control, and integrated automation platforms.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Control4, Crestron, and Lutron, and take pride in high standards of craftsmanship and client service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install and commission smart home systems including Control4, Crestron, and Lutron
• Rack build and installation (structured, tidy, labelled, and documented)
• Termination and testing of low-voltage cabling (CAT6, speaker wire, coax, fibre etc.)
• Mounting and integrating AV equipment, touchscreens, keypads, speakers, and sensors
• Collaborate with project managers, electricians, and contractors on-site to deliver works to spec
• Perform system updates, diagnostics, and troubleshooting
• Represent Hestia on-site in a professional and courteous manner
• 3+ years of experience in AV / home automation installation
• Hands-on experience with Control4, Crestron, and Lutron (at least two of the three essential)
• Strong understanding of AV distribution, lighting control, networking, and integration principles
• Comfortable reading and working from technical schematics and wiring schedules
• Skilled in cable termination and testing (RJ45, speaker, coax, fibre preferred)
• Familiar with rack building best practices and neat cable management
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites
• Control4, Crestron, or Lutron certifications
• Basic programming or configuration knowledge
• Experience working in luxury residential environments
• ECS / CSCS card (or ability to obtain)
• PASMA/IPAF/Working at Height certifications

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunities for training and manufacturer certification
• Work on prestigious, design-led projects
• A supportive, forward-thinking team culture
• Tools, uniform, and vehicle allowance (where applicable)