Smart Home & Residential AV Engineerv

Alecto Recruitment; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Pension scheme

5 weeks holiday including Christmas

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior AV Engineer for luxury residential projects across London and Home Counties. You will lead technical delivery from rack build through to final handover, working with top-tier AV and smart home systems.

You will have extensive experience in high-end residential AV, be capable of ruling on-site decisions, and lead installations with minimal supervision. Attractive package with overtime, van, and training awaits.

Qualifications

• Strong experience within high-end residential AV
• Proven installation and commissioning experience
• Excellent rack-building and structured cabling skills
• Experience with Control4 and/or Lutron
• Exposure to Crestron or Savant would be a strong advantage
• The confidence to lead on-site technical delivery
• A professional approach when working in luxury residential environments
• A full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Leading the installation and commissioning of luxury residential AV and smart home systems
• Building and wiring professional-grade racks to a premium standard
• Installing and commissioning: Home Cinema Systems; Multi-Room Audio; Video Distribution; Lighting Control; Automated Shading; Integrated Smart Home Platforms
• Configuring systems including Control4, Lutron, Crestron, Savant (advantageous)
• Diagnosing and resolving technical issues during installation and commissioning
• Working closely with project managers, designers, clients, and contractors
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers when required
• Taking ownership of project quality from start to finish

Skills

High-end residential AV

Installation and commissioning

Rack-building & structured cabling

Lead on-site delivery

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Control4

Lutron

Crestron

Savant

Job description

Smart Home & Residential AV Engineer

Luxury Smart Homes | London & Home Counties

£40,000-£55,000 + Overtime + Van + Training

Tired of installing the same basic systems on repeat?

What if every project you worked on was a statement home?

Private cinemas. Whole-home automation. Multi-room audio systems. Intelligent lighting and shading. Properties worth millions.

We're looking for a Senior AV Engineer who takes pride in delivering exceptional work and wants to be involved in some of the most impressive residential smart home projects in the UK.

If you're the engineer everyone turns to when a system needs commissioning, fault-finding, or getting over the finish line, keep reading.

This Isn't Just Another AV Installation Role

You'll be trusted to lead the technical delivery of high-end residential projects from rack build through to final handover.

You'll have the autonomy to make decisions on site, work with leading technologies, and play a key role in ensuring installations are completed to the highest possible standard.

No micromanagement.

No cutting corners.

No rushed installations that leave you firefighting months later.

Just quality projects, quality equipment, and a team that genuinely values good engineering.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the installation and commissioning of luxury residential AV and smart home systems
• Building and wiring professional-grade racks to a premium standard
• Installing and commissioning:
  • Home Cinema Systems
  • Multi-Room Audio
  • Video Distribution
  • Lighting Control
  • Automated Shading
  • Integrated Smart Home Platforms
• Configuring systems including:
  • Control4
  • Lutron
  • Crestron
  • Savant (advantageous)
• Diagnosing and resolving technical issues during installation and commissioning
• Working closely with project managers, designers, clients, and contractors
• Supporting and mentoring junior engineers when required
• Taking ownership of project quality from start to finish

Who We're Looking For

• You'll probably be frustrated in your current role if:
  • You're capable of more responsibility but aren't being trusted with it
  • You're constantly fixing poor-quality installs
  • You're working with outdated technology
  • You're looking for more complex and rewarding projects
• You'll ideally have:
  • Strong experience within high-end residential AV
  • Proven installation and commissioning experience
  • Excellent rack-building and structured cabling skills
  • Experience with Control4 and/or Lutron
  • Exposure to Crestron or Savant would be a strong advantage
  • The confidence to lead on-site technical delivery
  • A professional approach when working in luxury residential environments
  • A full UK driving licence

What's In It for You?

• £45,000-£55,000 Basic Salary
• Paid overtime at enhanced rates
• Company van and fuel card
• Phone and laptop
• Uniform provided
• Pension scheme
• 5 weeks holiday including the Christmas period
• Ongoing manufacturer training and certifications
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Exposure to some of the most prestigious residential projects in the country

The Bottom Line

If you're an experienced AV Engineer who enjoys delivering high-quality work, solving technical challenges, and working on projects you can genuinely be proud of, we'd like to speak with you.

Company details are being kept confidential at this stage, with full information shared during the shortlist process.