Summary: The AV Engineer role is a 2-month contract based in Cardiff, requiring an experienced professional with a strong background in audio-visual installations. The candidate must be client-focused, organized, and capable of delivering high-quality installations in various environments. Essential skills include a solid understanding of AV installation practices and excellent communication abilities. The position demands flexibility in working hours and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality audio-visual installations across various environments.
- Install a wide range of AV systems, including displays, projectors, video conferencing equipment, audio systems, control systems, and structured cabling.
- Ensure installations are completed to the highest standards with exceptional attention to detail.
- Work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple priorities.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Document and communicate project details effectively.
- Be flexible with working hours to meet project deadlines.
- Lead installation teams across multiple client sites (desirable).
- Plan and coordinate installation activities (desirable).
- Program AV control systems (desirable).
Key Skills:
- Previous experience in the Audio Visual (AV) industry.
- Strong understanding of AV installation practices.
- Genuine interest in technology and emerging AV solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with AV 1st and 2nd fix, including crimp and solder termination.
- Strong organizational skills and disciplined approach to documentation.
- Relevant academic qualifications in Audio Visual, Electronics, IT, or related technical discipline (desirable).
- Cabling (Cat5e-7) and fibre experience (highly desirable).
- Certifications such as AVIXA / InfoComm CTS, CEDIA qualifications, ECS Card, PASMA, IPAF, Asbestos Awareness, and relevant Health & Safety certifications (highly desirable).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
AV Engineer 2 month contract Cardiff
We are seeking an experienced AV Engineer with a passion for technology and a proven background in audio-visual installations. The successful candidate will be client-focused, highly organised, and capable of delivering high-quality installations across a variety of environments.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within the Audio Visual (AV) industry, with a strong understanding of AV installation practices.
- A genuine interest in technology and emerging AV solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Experience installing a wide range of AV systems, including displays, projectors, video conferencing equipment, audio systems, control systems and structured cabling.
- Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring installations are completed to the highest standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple priorities.
- Flexible approach to working hours, with the willingness to work additional hours when required to meet project deadlines.
- Strong organisational skills and a disciplined approach to documentation, communication and project delivery.
- Previous experience in AV 1st and 2nd fix with crimp and solder termination is essential.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Previous experience leading installation teams across multiple client sites.
- Experience planning and coordinating installation activities.
- Knowledge or experience of AV control system programming (e.g. Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS, AMX or similar).
- Relevant academic qualifications in Audio Visual, Electronics, IT or a related technical discipline.
- Cabling (Cat5e-7) and fibre experience highly desirable
- The following certifications are highly desirable: AVIXA / InfoComm CTS CEDIA qualifications ECS Card PASMA IPAF Asbestos Awareness Relevant Health & Safety certifications