AV Commissioning Engineer

Odin Recruitment are looking for a skilled and versatile AV Commissioning Engineer to join our client's growing Technical Team, based in Hertford. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-profile audiovisual and technology projects across the UK, including corporate environments, automotive retail, digital signage, LED displays, and bespoke customer experience installations.

• Configure, test and commission professional audiovisual, digital signage and control systems.
• Complete pre-configuration and testing of equipment at our Hertford facility before site deployment.
• Undertake on-site commissioning in line with approved designs, drawings and customer requirements.
• Configure and programme AV control systems, including Q-SYS and Crestron.
• Build and update user interfaces for touch panels and customer-facing control applications.
• Configure video distribution, switching, signal extension and display systems.
• Support the commissioning of audio processing, routing, microphone and conferencing systems.
• Configure and commission indoor and outdoor LED display systems, including processors, controllers, receiving cards and cabinet mapping.
• Configure network switches, routers and associated AV infrastructure.
• Build, wire, configure and test AV and communications equipment racks.
• Carry out structured fault finding, system validation and performance testing.
• Produce accurate commissioning records, configuration files and technical documentation.
• Provide technical support and escalation assistance to installation and support teams.
• Work with manufacturers, suppliers and technology partners to resolve technical issues.
• Contribute to improving commissioning procedures, technical standards and automation processes.

Essential experience:

• Experience commissioning professional audiovisual systems.
• Experience with system configuration, testing, and technical fault finding.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, system designs, and project requirements.
• Experience preparing commissioning records and handover documentation.
• A methodical and organised approach to troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to customer sites across the UK.

  Desirable experience:

• Q-SYS configuration and programming.
• Crestron programming and system configuration.
• Audio DSP configuration and commissioning.
• Video distribution and signal management.
• LED display configuration and commissioning, particularly Novastar.
• Control system programming and touch panel interface development.
• Equipment rack building, wiring and testing.
• Network configuration, including switches and routers.
• Q-SYS Level 1, Level 2, or Control training.
• Crestron programming or commissioning qualifications.
• Scripting, software development or configuration automation.
• Experience delivering large-scale retail, corporate or automotive technology projects.

  The Type of Person We're Looking For

• Enjoys getting hands-on with technology and finding solutions to technical challenges.
• Takes ownership of problems and works confidently both independently and as part of a team.
• Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
• Can communicate effectively with colleagues, customers and technical partners.
• Remains calm and practical when working under pressure.
• Is organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Is keen to develop their technical knowledge and share expertise with others.

- Location and Working Requirements: - Based at our clients Hertford office. - Regular travel to customer sites throughout the UK. - Some overnight stays and out-of-hours working may be required depending on project requirements. - Full UK driving licence required. - No two projects are necessarily the same, giving you the opportunity to work with a broad range of technologies and develop your technical expertise. - You'll have the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of technology projects, including: - Automotive retail and customer experience environments. - Corporate presentation and collaboration spaces. - Digital signage and interactive display systems. - Retail technology installations. - Large-scale LED display installations. - Camera, monitoring and customer viewing systems. - Bespoke control, automation and user-interface solutions.