Senior AV Event Engineer

The company is a creative technical production company delivering innovative solutions across live events and installations. Their events include AV, lighting, fountains, lasers, and special effects, creating immersive and technically ambitious experiences.

The Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior AV Live Events Engineer to join our London team. This is a hands-on role working across a wide variety of projects, from live events to complex installations.
This position is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career, with a clear pathway to progress into a Technical Production Manager role over time.

Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality AV systems setup, operation, and troubleshooting across high profile immersive projects
• Work on-site for events and installations, ensuring smooth technical delivery, so the clients and customers enjoy a seamless experience
• Support the planning and implementation of technical designs ensuring it meets and exceeds the client brief
• Collaborate with internal teams, freelancers, and external suppliers to ensure smooth communication
• Assist in supervising crew and mentoring junior team members to create a supportive environment
• Maintain and prepare equipment to a high standard to minimise any issues
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Contribute to project delivery from prep through to de-rig, utilising your skills and creativity at every stage of the project delivery

Development Opportunity
This role offers a structured opportunity to grow into a Production Manager position, including:
• Increasing involvement in project planning and client interaction
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary production elements (lighting, SFX, fountains, lasers)
• Opportunities to lead projects and teams
• Support in developing management and organisational skills

About You
• Proven experience as an AV Engineer in live events, installations, or production
• Strong technical knowledge of AV systems (audio, video, control, signal flow)
• Hands-on, reliable, and solutions-focused
• Confident working both independently and as part of a small team
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours
Desirable (but not essential):
• Experience with lighting, SFX, lasers, or water features
• Basic CAD knowledge (e.g. AutoCAD, Vectorworks)
• Experience leading small teams or crews

What We Offer
• Salary: Dependent on experience (DOE)
• Overtime opportunities
• Holiday: 4 weeks + Bank Holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Company pension scheme
• Clear career progression pathway to Production Manager
• Opportunities to travel and work on exciting, high-profile projects
• Supportive, collaborative team environment