Senior Site Engineer
LUXURY HOME AUTOMATION
ABOUT HOMEPLAY
We’ve spent 20 years delivering some of the UK’s most sophisticated home automation projects. Our work includes systems worth between £100,000 and over £1 million, primarily across the Home Counties and South East.
We’re CEDIA Members of Excellence, multiple industry award winners, and trusted CPD providers to BIID, SBID, and RIBA. We maintain a world-class experience centre and are members of the Cinergy professional development group.
Our projects demand technical excellence, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with high-end clients and their teams.
THE ROLE
You’ll lead site installations from technical handover through to final commissioning, managing a junior engineer and coordinating with our project management and design teams.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role. You’ll be on-site, solving problems, managing installations, liaising with clients and trades, and ensuring every project meets our exacting standards.
Your responsibilities:
• Lead on-site installation of complex home automation systems (Control4, Lutron, Crestron, networking, AV)
• Manage and mentor a junior engineer working alongside you
• Coordinate with electricians, HVAC installers, builders, landscape gardeners, interior designers, and other trades
• Communicate directly with clients and their representatives, maintaining professional relationships
• Report to project managers on progress, challenges, and requirements
• Work with our design team to ensure documentation remains accurate and up-to-date
• Problem-solve in real-time as projects evolve on-site
• Commission systems and ensure flawless handover
• Maintain the quality standards Homeplay is known for
• Represent Homeplay professionally at all times on client sites
Typical projects: Multi-room Control4 or Crestron systems, Lutron lighting and shading, distributed AV, network infrastructure, climate control integration. Projects range from £100k to over £1 million, with most current projects in £2-500k range.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Essential experience:
• Minimum 5 years in home automation installation
• Deep practical knowledge of Control4, Lutron, and/or Crestron systems
• Strong networking expertise (structured cabling, rack builds, IP configuration)
• Experience with AV distribution, speakers, displays, and related equipment
• Proven ability to lead installations and manage site logistics
Professional capabilities:
• Confident communicating with high-net-worth clients and their representatives
• Able to coordinate effectively with multiple trades on complex sites
• Strong problem-solving skills: you can think on your feet when plans change
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality
• Self-motivated and organized
• Comfortable reporting progress and flagging issues proactively
• Team leadership: able to guide and develop junior engineers
Desirable:
• Experience with lighting control systems (Lutron Homeworks, DALI)
• Knowledge of Ubiquiti Unifi or similar enterprise networking
• Familiarity with home cinema and dedicated listening rooms
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
LOCATION & TRAVEL
Based from our showroom in Sunbury-on-Thames, with projects primarily across the Home Counties and South East. Daily travel to site locations is required. Some occasional international travel may be required.
What We Offer
• Salary: £43,000-£50,000 depending on experience
• Company van (take home every night)
• All business fuel covered (you cover home-to-office commute only)
• Company uniform provided
• Laptop and iPhone
• Tools and equipment provided
• 20 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
• Work on prestigious, technically challenging projects
• Join a respected team with a reputation for excellence
• Professional development within a CEDIA Member of Excellence organization
READY TO APPLY?
We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a team that consistently delivers exceptional results.
Visit our application website at https://recruitment.homeplay.tv
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