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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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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Custom Install Engineer, Strong Industry Experience, Design & Installation, Project Management Skills, Immediately Available, Permanent

I first worked with this candidate two years ago and introduced him to his current employer, where he has since enjoyed success and further developed as a technical Custom Installation professional. He is very passionate about CI, audio visual and home automation technologies and delivering the best solution for the needs of client.

This candidate has over 7 years’ experience as an engineer and project manager on custom install audio visual projects. He has a strong technical understanding of AV systems, particularly home automation, home cinema and multi-room AV. He is familiar with several popular control systems including Crestron and AMX. This candidate is also very strong on network technologies and infrastructure, including system design and installation. As well as his technical skills, he has excellent communication skills, selling to and account managing clients, as well as liaising with installation engineers and other relevant members of project teams.

His current employer is a high-end custom installation firm and his role as technical manager incorporates system design, installation, programming, commissioning and customer training; he also trains more junior members of the team on new technologies and products. Unfortunately the business unit he works for is set to close (a management decision not reflective of his performance) and he is now looking to further progress his career. This candidate is ambitious and is interested in an opportunity offering career advancement opportunities in the long term, with the chance to learn new technologies on the way. He is flexible on salary, as career progression opportunities and security are more important to him than short term financial gain; his current salary is £26K. Based in Stevenage and is used to commuting into London and travelling extensively in his current role.  His notice period is negotiable and short-term given his current employers impending closure.

I believe that this candidate will be an asset to any firm involved in residential AV projects or similar applications of technology.

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 & IT Hire/Conference & Events Services, AV Integration, Senior Business Development Manager/Sales Manager & Account Director, Highly Successful New Business Winner, Strong Industry Contacts, Good Technical Knowledge, Available To Start January 2013

I was recently approached by this candidate and quickly understood that he is a very driven and knowledgeable sales professional. He has the communication skills to quickly develop a rapport, along with the gravitas to be taken seriously by senior decision makers. I have no doubt that he will be successful in his next position, whether this is for an Integrator, AV hire and events services firm, event management company or similar hire business.

A senior sales professional with a demonstrable (he will be happy to provide evidence) track record of sales success spanning twenty years in the AV & IT hire industry and approximately 12 years of AV integration and permanent installation (commercial and domestic). He has sold integration, hire and event services to a wide range of organisations, including major corporates, conference venues, entertainment venues and hotels. He has provided technology for all kinds of events, including a host of sporting events (global high profile competitions), music festivals, large scale public celebrations/festivals and corporate events. He has also successfully negotiated on-going hire contracts with major public and private organisations to regularly utilise short notice hire services.

This candidate has an excellent understanding of the latest AV and IT technologies relevant to the hire and AV integration industry; what makes him exceptional is that he can marry this technical knowledge with a genuine commercial awareness and a clear focus on business objectives. This allows him to provide an excellent consultative service to his clients, achieving their aims, which in turn allows him to achieve the aims of his employer, delivering excellent revenue against target in their chosen market sector. He is a consistent over achiever who continues to display the hunger to open new doors and win new business. He is also an accomplished account manager and relationship builder, winning repeat business by following up on sales with good service and delivering on his promises.

Along with the evidence of his previous sales success, this candidate is happy to provide written references from previous employers detailing his success and how his attitude and work ethic had a positive effect on the other staff within the business, promoting greater customer care and service delivery beyond expectations.

In summary, this candidate will deliver new business within the hire or AV integration sectors, given the right product portfolio and operational support, he will add to his new employer’s bottom line very quickly.

Based in Buckinghamshire, this candidate is used to winning new business around the UK and has good transport links into London and the South of England. He has a full clean driving license. His current salary is £50K (including a car allowance) with an OTE of £80/90K+. He can be available as early as January 2013 to start a new role, and is available for interview 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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