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Lead Engineer - Residential AV
| Location | London |
| Salary | £35,000 - £45,000 - Pay Scale Based on Skillset, experience & work ethic |
| Benefits | + Company Benefits |
| Job Ref | 12195 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Job Posted | 18th Feb 2025 |
Job Description
A Lead Engineers role is to work with the PM & to manage other more junior engineers to install the project to the best possible standard in the timeframe laid out by the PM. They should be hands on but also able to delegate to more junior members to ensure the senior team have an overview of everything on site that needs doing.
Experience Required:• A good overall understanding of Audio Visual Systems, how they work & how they connect
• Rack building
• 2nd & 3rd fix of AV systems to a high standard
• Site leadership
• Knowledge understanding of networks
• Understanding of Cinema systems & Surround sound
• Able to read & understand technical drawings & schematics
• Electrical knowledge
• Faulty finding & problem solving
• Lutron/Extron programming
g & other configuration based software systems
The role will be an evolving position responding to the requirements of the company, however the main duties will include:
• Working closely with the Project manager, Managing engineers & third party teams when required on site to install the project to a high standard
• Liaise closely with the site team/site managers to get any work by others completed we may need to complete the task in hand.
• To be client facing when needed either with PM or design team or occasionally it may be on your own at the end of the project, ensure the client is kept happy using the PM for any questions you are not sure of
• Working with PM to produce Patch panel layouts & loom schedules
• Putting together your requirements to PM/Office for any consumables or other equipment you want to complete tasks on site
• Managing Junior members of the engineering team on site to ensure they are learning the correct way to do things but also so they aspire to progress, daily tasks & time management throughout the day & start/finish times
• 2nd Fix Installation (Data, AV outlets, TV installation, Speakers) Termination of AV, Data & Control cabling to a high standard following wiring rules laid out in the handbook
• Rack Build, Patch panel Termination, general rack wiring (Power, Data) to our standard laid out in company rack build guidelines.
• Understanding & installation of: Lighting & Blind control panels (Lutron, Crestron), TV/Satellite distribution Systems, Video Entry Systems & Access control/locking systems, CCTV Systems, cinema & Surround sound systems, Projectors/Projector screens
• Commissioning of Cinema surround systems/DSP's.
• Good understanding of Networks, Vlan's, able to use a laptop, VPN etc to diagnose basic issues with systems, able to setup static IP's on equipment
• Lutron Programing/Commissioning, Being able to use Crestron Toolbox, Domotz, Networks scanners
• Commissioning of other systems when a dedicated commissioning engineer is not available Systems such as but not limited to: Video Entry Systems 2N etc, Surround sound systems, CCTV Systems,
• Being able to read & follow technical drawings & schematics & explain to other more junior engineers
• Ensuring when we are working in completed or in/around high end finishes that the area is protected well to avoid damage to third party finishes, documenting completed work in case of damage by others.
• Feedback to PM on a regular basis so they know where we are on site that day/week
•General understanding of H&S on site & ensuring the junior members are working safely
Pay Scale - (£35,000=£45,000) ; Based on Skillset, experience & work ethic
To apply for this vacancy, please email your CV to jobs@jacobsmassey.co.uk
Vacancy Tags: AV Design & Installation, £35000-50000, London & SE
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How To Apply
If you are interested please send us your CV and a short paragraph about what you think you will bring to this role that sets you apart from other applicants.
Ref: 12195
Equal Opportunities
Jacobs Massey provides our recruitment services, for both clients and candidates, within an equal opportunities environment. We are committed to taking positive action in order to promote such equality of opportunity. Our recruitment procedures are based on the requirements of the job, irrespective of race, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, sexuality, disability, religion or age. Appointments are always made on the basis of merit and we welcome applications from all members of the AV community.
Lead Engineer - Residential AV
London
Up to £45,000 + Company Benefits
Ref: 12195
Description
A Lead Engineers role is to work with the PM & to manage other more junior engineers to install the project to the best possible standard in the timeframe laid out by the PM. They should be hands on but also able to delegate to more junior members to ensure the senior team have an overview of everything on site that needs doing.
Experience Required:• A good overall understanding of Audio Visual Systems, how they work & how they connect
• Rack building
• 2nd & 3rd fix of AV systems to a high standard
• Site leadership
• Knowledge understanding of networks
• Understanding of Cinema systems & Surround sound
• Able to read & understand technical drawings & schematics
• Electrical knowledge
• Faulty finding & problem solving
• Lutron/Extron programming
g & other configuration based software systems
The role will be an evolving position responding to the requirements of the company, however the main duties will include:
• Working closely with the Project manager, Managing engineers & third party teams when required on site to install the project to a high standard
• Liaise closely with the site team/site managers to get any work by others completed we may need to complete the task in hand.
• To be client facing when needed either with PM or design team or occasionally it may be on your own at the end of the project, ensure the client is kept happy using the PM for any questions you are not sure of
• Working with PM to produce Patch panel layouts & loom schedules
• Putting together your requirements to PM/Office for any consumables or other equipment you want to complete tasks on site
• Managing Junior members of the engineering team on site to ensure they are learning the correct way to do things but also so they aspire to progress, daily tasks & time management throughout the day & start/finish times
• 2nd Fix Installation (Data, AV outlets, TV installation, Speakers) Termination of AV, Data & Control cabling to a high standard following wiring rules laid out in the handbook
• Rack Build, Patch panel Termination, general rack wiring (Power, Data) to our standard laid out in company rack build guidelines.
• Understanding & installation of: Lighting & Blind control panels (Lutron, Crestron), TV/Satellite distribution Systems, Video Entry Systems & Access control/locking systems, CCTV Systems, cinema & Surround sound systems, Projectors/Projector screens
• Commissioning of Cinema surround systems/DSP's.
• Good understanding of Networks, Vlan's, able to use a laptop, VPN etc to diagnose basic issues with systems, able to setup static IP's on equipment
• Lutron Programing/Commissioning, Being able to use Crestron Toolbox, Domotz, Networks scanners
• Commissioning of other systems when a dedicated commissioning engineer is not available Systems such as but not limited to: Video Entry Systems 2N etc, Surround sound systems, CCTV Systems,
• Being able to read & follow technical drawings & schematics & explain to other more junior engineers
• Ensuring when we are working in completed or in/around high end finishes that the area is protected well to avoid damage to third party finishes, documenting completed work in case of damage by others.
• Feedback to PM on a regular basis so they know where we are on site that day/week
•General understanding of H&S on site & ensuring the junior members are working safely
Pay Scale - (£35,000=£45,000) ; Based on Skillset, experience & work ethic
To apply for this vacancy, please email your CV to jobs@jacobsmassey.co.uk
Vacancy Tags: AV Design & Installation, £35000-50000, London & SE
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