A platform to showcase the AV talent that I am working with in my role as a recruiter with AV Jobs in the UK

Friday 24 May 2013

Senior AV Engineer, Custom Install & Pro AV Experience, Design, Installation, Commissioning, End User Trainer, Degree Qualified, South East England Based, Immediately Available, Permanent


This candidate recently approached us here at AV jobs and I was impressed with the depth and breadth of his project experience and knowledge of AV technologies from across the spectrum. He has a deep enthusiasm for the application of integrated systems and is keen to continue his career in this area.

He is an extensively experienced AV engineer (20 years+), degree qualified (Honours Degree in Systems Engineering, Strathclyde University, Glasgow) who has worked on high end residential projects, comprising of custom installation of integrated systems into Grade 1 & 2 listed buildings, penthouses and yachts, as well as commercial projects comprising integrated Pro AV systems and VC technologies into offices and boardrooms in London. He has covered the full project cycle, including system design and specification, tender proposals, installation, commissioning and end-user training. He is strong in client facing situations with either business professionals or high net worth individuals.

This candidate is currently working on a freelance basis and is keen to find a permanent position where he can make use of his extensive skills and experience, whilst enjoying the security of full time employment and long term career progression opportunities. He is based in Kent, next to the Surrey border and is used to travelling across the South of England and beyond. He is flexible on salary, and has given £30K as a guide, but his priority is to find a secure role with good long term career opportunities. He is available immediately.

If you can offer this candidate an opportunity or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me: david@avjobs.co.uk

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Tuesday 7 May 2013

AV Custom Install Engineer, Strong Installation Experience, Crestron, Lutron & Control4, Kent Based, Immediately Available


I spoke to the following candidate at the end of last week and believe that his enthusiasm for AV technologies, particularly high-end residential solutions, along with his customer focused approach will make him an excellent addition to a Custom Install engineering team.

An AV Custom Install Engineer with 8 years’ experience working for a specialist custom installation company on high end residential AV systems installation, as well as Super Yacht installations and a few commercial/corporate projects too. This candidate has gained strong knowledge across a range of technologies, including rack building (he was head of the rack building team for over a year), cable terminations, system installation, including network infrastructure, control systems (mainly Lutron and Crestron with some Control4), displays, projectors and audio systems. He gained a well-rounded exposure to the wide variety of technologies integrated into contemporary whole home automation and entertainment technologies. He is confident working on his own or as part of a team.

 This candidate recently left his employment on good terms (references available on request) and is actively looking for a new opportunity where he can make use of his Custom Installation skills and knowledge of AV and related technologies. He lives in Kent and is happy to travel as the role requires, being used to regular travel into London, where most of his previous projects have been located, as well as occasionally going further afield. He holds a full UK driving license, is available immediately and is looking for a salary of £23K+, but is flexible depending on the opportunity.

If you can offer this candidate an opportunity or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me: david@avjobs.co.uk

All candidate profiles posted on this blog are anonymous to uphold confidentiality. All candidates have given their permission for their profile to be posted here and can ask for them to be removed at any time.

Wednesday 1 May 2013

Video Conferencing Project Manager & Technical Manager, Strong VC & IT Background, London Based, Immediately Available


This candidate recently approached AV Jobs in search of his next career move. I was quickly impressed with his enthusiasm for the industry and his passion for project management and technology. I can see this candidate being an excellent addition to a technology focused project management team with the capability to take the lead on jobs and manage others to help them achieve their potential.

An experienced Video Conferencing Technical Professional, this candidate has gained extensive experience managing AV & VC installations,  IT networks and server installations. Many of the VC projects that he has managed have required quick turnaround, including installations into security sensitive government sites and healthcare facilities. He has strong client facing experience, offering consultancy services to clients, helping them define the right solutions, then specifying, project managing and implementing the system. He has excellent people management skills, having successfully managed teams of up to 15 engineers in his previous roles.

Actively looking for a new permanent opportunity following the conclusion of an interim position working for a friend in the AV/VC industry. He is based in North London and happy to travel as the role requires. He is available immediately and is looking for a salary of around £42K, but is flexible and understands the need to prove himself in a new role.

If you can offer this candidate an opportunity or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me: david@avjobs.co.uk

All candidate profiles posted on this blog are anonymous to uphold confidentiality. All candidates have given their permission for their profile to be posted here and can ask for them to be removed at any time.