Audio Visual Engineer

Audio Visual Engineer

Onsite | Client-Facing | London Based

Media, Broadcast, Corporate AV, Video Conferencing

 

@mecscomms is recruiting for an Audio Visual Engineer to support on-site multimedia operations & deliver exceptional AV & broadcast event experiences. You’ll be the technical go-to for all things sound, vision & conferencing, helping ensure every event, meeting & stream runs without a hitch. If you have 5+ years’ experience in professional AV environments & thrive in fast-paced, customer-facing settings, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Position:                      Audio Visual Engineer

 

Location:                     London, City. Onsite, Client-Facing

 

Role Type:                   Temporary, Full Time, Contract

 

Status:                         Inside IR35

 

Duration:                     12 months +

 

Hours:                          Monday - Friday 9.00 - 17.30

 

Start date:                    ASAP

 

Rate:                            £40 - £50 per hour DOE

 

Key Activity:

 

• Provide AV & media support for high-profile live & hybrid events

 

• Set up, configure & operate complex systems including LED walls, control systems & video switchers

 

• Pre-event testing & AV over IP configuration

 

• Technical consultation & expert troubleshooting for signal flow & system issues

 

• Provide live switching, remote caller management & multi-platform integration

 

• Manage AV room automation via Crestron, EXTRON, AMX, Q-SYS & Tesira systems

 

• Operate & program broadcast tools including Blackmagic ATEM, NewTek Tricaster

 

• Engage directly with internal clients, offering strategic setup guidance & operational support

 

Summary:

 

We're seeking a highly skilled AV professional to lead on complex multimedia event delivery — from pre-config to post-event performance analysis. You’ll support global-scale events, provide technical solutions to challenging setups, & operate at the intersection of AV engineering & customer service. The role requires strong programming skills, deep signal flow understanding, & fluency across the industry’s most advanced AV systems.

 

Responsibilities:

 

AV Setup, Operation & Support

 

• Execute flawless AV delivery across LED walls, video conferencing, hybrid meetings & digital signage

 

• Configure & operate Yamaha CL & QL series mixers, PTZ cameras, AMX/EXTRON/Creston automation

 

• Provide high-level AV over IP & HDBaseT system setup & control

 

• Implement advanced presentation & event switching with remote caller management

 

• Conduct daily room checks, testing & signal validation to ensure system readiness

 

Testing, Troubleshooting & Maintenance

 

• Provide expert-level AV diagnostics & component-level repair

 

• Troubleshoot DSPs (Q-SYS, Biamp, Tesira), control systems, codecs & AV networks

 

• Update firmware/software across all platforms & AV endpoints

 

• Own routing & configuration of Extron NAV, NewTek NDI, Dante & similar environments

 

Customer Engagement & Event Delivery

 

• Provide in-room & remote AV support to senior stakeholders & event organisers

 

• Design AV system configurations & propose enhancements based on user needs

 

• Deliver tech walk-throughs & training to presenters & meeting hosts

 

• Collaborate across facilities, broadcast, engineering, & media teams

 

AV Infrastructure & Installation Support

 

• Assist with commissioning & deployment of integrated AV systems in smart workspaces

 

• Support display/video wall integration, rack build, structured cabling & room control design

 

• Work with internal engineers & vendors on upgrades & system improvements

 

Asset, Documentation & Inventory Management

 

• Maintain schematics, diagrams, AV usage logs & operational documentation

 

• Track asset health, consumables & performance metrics for continuous improvement

 

• Document system configuration & changes for service continuity

 

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

 

• Contribute to SOP development, system design feedback, & post-event analysis

 

• Recommend infrastructure upgrades & integration of new cloud-based AV solutions

 

• Participate in regular AV infrastructure audits & innovation planning

 

Health, Safety & Compliance

 

• Ensure all AV activities align with H&S regulations & corporate compliance

 

• Apply secure data practices in executive environments

 

• Maintain physical AV environments to meet safety & cleanliness standards

 

Candidate Profile:

 

We are looking for a AV Engineer with extensive practical experience across AV design, integration, programming & production. Your skills & attributes are likely to include some or all of the following:

• 5+ years' experience in Audio Visual Production or Corporate AV

 

• AVIXA CTS I or D certification

 

• Dante II certification (III preferred)

 

• Cisco, Polycom, T&berg VC systems (certifications desirable)

 

• Yamaha CL & QL-series mixers

 

• Blackmagic ATEM & NewTek Tricaster

 

• Panasonic PTZ cameras

 

• Q-Sys, Tesira, Biamp, Extron NAV, AMX NetLinx (configuration/programming)

 

• Proficiency in AV control systems (Crestron, AMX, Extron)

 

• Experience with AV over IP (HDBaseT, NDI, NAV)

 

• LED & digital signage system experience (e.g. SiliconCore)

 

• Advanced signal flow & troubleshooting knowledge

 

• Control room & live event switching experience

 

• Strong client-facing skills & crisis management capability

 

• Media production or live event broadcasting background preferred

 

• Able to advise on AV system design, cloud migration, & integration with smart building tech

 

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