Audio Visual Installation​/Commissioning Engineer

Overview

Experienced AV Installation / Commissioning Engineer located in Manchester City Centre.

Contract:

1-2 years, with potential to become permanent. Salary: approximately £35,000–£38,000 per year, with potential flexibility for candidates with an extended skill set.

We are recruiting an experienced AV Installation / Commissioning Engineer to support large-scale projects, working primarily on-site in Manchester City Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled AV professional with strong installation, commissioning and testing experience to join a busy project environment on a long-term contract basis.

• Carry out first and second fix AV installation work on large-scale projects.
• Install, terminate and test structured cabling, including Ethernet and fibre.
• Work confidently from technical drawings, schematics and project documentation.
• Install, commission and test AV equipment and systems.
• Work with technologies such as HP Poly, Crestron, Extron, Televic and similar AV platforms.
• Support system testing, fault finding and handover activities.
• Maintain a strong focus on detail, quality and professional standards.
• Communicate effectively with project teams, clients and other stakeholders on site.

We are looking for a hands-on AV professional with strong installation and commissioning experience, excellent communication skills and a quality-focused approach to work.

• Previous experience in AV installation and commissioning is essential.
• Experience completing first and second fix work on large projects.
• Structured cabling and testing experience, including Ethernet and fibre.
• Ability to read and work from schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with AV technologies such as HP Poly, Crestron, Extron, Televic or similar.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach on site.
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Project or team lead experience would be beneficial.
• Additional skills such as AV support/configuration, project management qualifications or AutoCAD experience would be advantageous and may support a higher salary.
• Long-term 1-2-year contract opportunity.
• Potential for the role to become permanent.
• Primarily site-based work in Manchester City Centre.
• Salary in the region of £35,000–£38,000 per annum.
• Potential salary flexibility for candidates with additional relevant skills.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale AV projects using leading AV technologies.

• Extensive experience in AV installations within commercial environments.
• Strong knowledge of AV systems, signal flow, and integration techniques.
• Proficiency in using installation tools and test equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Site Supervisors  Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) certified.
• Driving license

• CTS or CTS-I certification.
• Experience in managing large-scale AV installation projects.