Lead AV Engineer

About the Role

Role Overview

proAV are a leading global audio visual integrator, providing AV and event services across multiple client partnerships globally.

Our immediate requirement is for an experienced Lead AV Engineer to be a key part of our Projects team, representing proAV, taking full responsibility for ensuring the on-site commissioning activities are being undertaken within the project parameters and that the site team are giving direction and drive at a technical level.

The role would be supported by the Teams’ Technical Manager who owns the technical design, and will provide clarity on the requirements and deliverables, support the off-site testing efforts as well as creating the test sheets that so often get rushed at the end of the projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional, experienced Lead AV Engineer to join an established operation with scope to drive and enhance the service at every opportunity.

Experience and seniority of the position will be reflected by the remuneration and benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Commissioning at front end of project in preparation for deployment of technical tasks.
• Taking technical architectural detail from Tech Manager and building out system configurations/ documentation in advance of Factory testing and site works incl, but not limited to
  • Video Set Ups
  • Audio Configs
  • Wireless Frequency Coordination
  • Firmware updates and testing
  • General equipment configuration
  • UI Workflow testing with system configs
  • AVIT schedule reviews
• Creation of test plan and test sheets alongside Technical Manager.
• Factory testing alongside production department.
• Network VLAN / Patching testing prior to 2nd Fix activities with the AVIT team.
• Leadership of commissioning engineers assigned to any given project with the Team, managing daily tasks and project milestones against the master programme.
• Commissioning test sheet completion with site engineers.
• Snag list management and close out ownership, following direction from Project Manager and Technical Manager.
• Knowledge transfer to transition and training teams.

Personnel skills

• Minimum of three years corporate experience.

• Extensive knowledge of Audio-Visual systems and technologies.

• Extensive knowledge in Event spaces including audio, video and lighting equipment both digital and analogue.

• Ability to multitask and work under pressure to strict deadlines.

• Remain client facing and calm under pressure at all times.

• Have excellent communication, time management, presentation and organisational skills.

• Be enthusiastic and self-motivated.

• Be able to establish productive relationships with people at all levels.

• Ability to use own initiative appropriately.

• Customer focused and strong ability to deal with individuals on all levels in a friendly, welcoming and helpful manner.

• AV knowledge, and Certifications are highly desirable in the following systems:

• • CTS Acrreditation (Preferable)
  • Crestron
  • AMX
  • DSPs Bi-Amp/Qsys/Sound Structure
  • Cisco and Poly VC Systems
  • Dante

Hours of work

40 hours per week, 9 hours a day, 8.30am-5.30pm, including an hour unpaid break, Monday-Friday.

About Us

proAV designs, integrates and supports blended technology solutions with AV, UC and beyond including end-to-end services and 24/7/365 support to enhance global collaboration and empower your world of communication.

From reviewing technology to integration to post-deployment support, you’re in safe hands when you trust your AV and UC to proAV.

We are recognised as one of the AV industry’s most powerful international delivery and support operations trusted by a varied client base in more than 80 countries across 6 continents. To date, we have completed 700+ projects outside of the UK that meets the demands and challenges of a globalised marketplace, keeping the lines of communication and collaboration open.

From our state-of-the-art Customer Services Centre and Video Network Operations Centre (VNOC) our dedicated teams manage, monitor and protect our global clients’ business-critical AV systems architecture, products and technologies 24/7/365.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

proAV is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting and promoting an inclusive culture for all employees and job applicants. We want everyone to feel comfortable being themselves and create a culture where we understand and respect each other’s differences. proAV does not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We make employment decision based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and/or experience of the individual. proAV offers personal and professional development opportunities, not just through traditional qualifications, but also through Apprenticeship schemes, internal training and mentorship programmes. We support employees and job applicants with their work-life balance through our family friendly policies and practices. We encourage all to apply.