Project Manager with fantastic experience & skills

This candidate is an experienced Project Manager with both high-end corporate and  entertainment experience.

He is a Prince2 Practitioner and has these additional qualifications and accreditations:

•             Pasma

•             CSCS, Project Manager

•             Crestron DMC-D

•             Extron Associate & XTP

•             Smart Trainer

He uses Visio, Auto-Cad and MS Project and has strong knowledge of Digital Signage Solutions, Video Walls, Video Conferencing Solutions, Interactive Projection Floors, Boardroom and Operations rooms installations, as well as conference rooms, aquariums, and teaching and meeting rooms. Including all lighting and room control systems such as Lutron, Crestron, AMX and Kramer.

The majority of his work has been in London and the Home Counties and he is happy to travel to where the work is. His skills include:

•             Overseeing and organising stock ordering and logistics’

•             Completing Schematic and M&E drawings for installation Utilising AutoCAD and Visio,

•             Organising site specific work schedules, for installation engineers and Sub-contractors

•             Give additional onsite support to engineers when required

•             Complete Client O&M manuals

•             Completing Health & Safety, Risk and Method statements per installation

•             Run client training on systems

•             Ongoing Client support

He is a strong people manager who pays attention to the detail and who prides himself on getting the job done, in time, on budget and to the satisfaction of the customer.

He is looking for £45k-£50k.

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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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

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AV & VC Design & Commissioning Engineer/Project Manager, Strong Corporate Systems Experience, Immediately Available, Permanent or Contract

I have known this candidate for some time and have always found him to be easy to get on with, with a good sense of humour, but also focused and professional as required. He is not afraid to speak up to clients and colleagues if a project or task is going awry and he can offer a solution.

This candidate is an extensively experienced Senior AV & VC Engineer with 20 years in the industry. He is CTS qualified, and has strong experience of VC, networks and AV systems, including design, documentation, installation, commissioning, project management, maintenance and serving clients on site. He also has experience of managing technical teams, including a team of 15 AV technicians during his time as Chief Technician at a large UK University.

This candidate is technically strong, with excellent communication and client facing skills. He has produced technical project documentation as well as technical summaries for non-technical key personnel in major corporate clients. Also has recent presales experience, helping to put together technical documentation for sales proposals for new integrated solutions into corporate customers.

Currently based in Essex and used to working in London (mostly The City and Canary Wharf); he is happy travelling if required. He is currently working on a freelance consultancy basis for friends within the industry, who can provide references, and is now looking for a new opportunity. Howard would be interested in a permanent role (looking for £40K+) but would also consider a contract/temporary position to help out in the short term if this is your preference.

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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Custom Installation Project Manager/Design Engineer, Europe-Wide, Residential & Marine Experience, Freelance or Permanent

I met this candidate at ISE 2013 (http://www.iseurope.org/home.php) where we managed to grab a coffee in amongst the hustle and bustle of officially the busiest AV trade show ever (http://www.avinteractive.com/frontpage-left/46030/ise-2013-attendance).

The candidate had initially contacted me via a networking website and suggested we meet up to discuss how I might be able to help to find new opportunities beyond the current freelance clients. This candidate is a technical expert with a focus on custom installation for high-end residential and marine projects; the candidate is also a great multi-lingual communicator (5 European languages including English!), well presented and friendly.

This candidate has a wealth of experience working on bespoke custom installation projects on boats and residential projects (town houses, apartments) and an excellent understanding of the relevant automation and control technologies, as well as displays, projection, audio and home cinema.

This candidate currently manages whole projects for clients (which include architects, interior designers, custom install companies and high net worth individuals) from client brief, full system design (utilising AutoCAD and Visio), infrastructure and rack layout design. The candidate then project manages the installation and programming. This involves managing client expectations, co-ordinating and managing the installation team and then testing and commissioning the system, before handing over the finished product to the client. This involves an excellent mix of technical knowledge and project focus, along with the softer client-facing and people management skills required to complete the project whilst keeping everyone informed and happy throughout.

The candidate has successfully completed projects in countries around Europe, including the UK, The Netherlands, France, Russia and Germany. Currently working as a freelancer, takes on work on a project by project basis often repeatedly with the same clients that the candidate has worked with for several years.

This candidate is at a stage in their career where they are open to new opportunities and challenges, where they can further develop as a professional and make use of their technical knowledge, communication skills and commercial awareness. The candidate enjoys working with driven problem solvers on challenging projects and will consider new freelance assignments or suitable permanent positions anywhere in Europe. The candidate can be flexible in terms of starting a new role and is flexible on salary/fees depending on the opportunity (more information available upon contact, david@avjobs.co.uk).

This candidate would be asset to any business involved in complex custom installation projects in either residential or marine setting. 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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