Senior Project Engineer

We have been retained by a leading global live events and systems integration specialist to recruit a Senior Project Engineer for their UK engineering division.<br />The business delivers high-profile, complex technology installations across multiple sectors, including experiential spaces, virtual production, sports, broadcast, and corporate environments. This role suits a structured, technically accomplished AV professional who can take full ownership of large-scale integration projects from initial design validation through to final client handover.<br />The Role<br />This is a key technical position within the engineering team, focusing on delivering complex AV projects to specification, on time, and on budget:

• Technical Leadership: Lead the end-to-end design and technical delivery of integrated systems based on client briefs.
• Design &amp; Documentation: Validate tender information and produce detailed technical packages, including cable schedules, schematics, rack layouts, and projection studies using AutoCAD.
• Engineering Discipline: Manage the Bill of Materials (BOM), log documentation changes, and conduct site surveys and architectural sketching.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate closely with internal project managers, procurement teams, general contractors, and architects to mitigate installation risks.
• Handover: Document site conditions and deliver final project handovers, ensuring complete client satisfaction.<br />What you need to succeed
• Experience: At least 6 years of proven technical delivery experience across audio-visual, construction, or technical systems integration environments.
• Sector Versatility: Experience delivering projects across diverse markets such as experiential, broadcast, sports, corporate, or virtual production.
• Technical Skillset: Expert proficiency with AutoCAD, alongside strong knowledge of construction management workflows and contractor coordination.
• Operational Traits: Exceptional attention to detail, a calm approach to tight deadlines, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and clients.<br />What will put you ahead
• An Engineering or Technical degree.
• Proficiency with 3D design software, Revit, or BIM environments.
• InfoComm/AVIXA CTS Certification.
• Hands-on engineering experience with complex projection systems.<br />How to Apply<br />If you meet the requirements for the Senior Project engineer role and are looking for a senior engineering role with an industry leader, please send a direct message with your CV to arrange a confidential discussion.<br />This job is brought to you by IN2-AV - Specialist recruiters for the audio-visual, pro audio, and unified communications industries