Audio Visual Programmer and Commissioner
Location: Manchester, England
Salary: £47,000 – £52,000 per annum, negotiable based on experience.
Audio Visual Systems Programmer – AV Control & Integration for Northwest England coverage.
We are looking for a talented Audio‑Visual Systems Programmer to join a highly respected AV integration specialist. The role involves programming, commissioning, and system integration of advanced control systems for high‑end commercial environments.
The Role
As an Audio‑Visual Systems Programmer, you will design, develop, and commission control systems that integrate multiple technologies into a unified, reliable user experience. You will work closely with project managers, AV engineers, and design teams to ensure systems are programmed, tested, and deployed to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test AV control system programs across platforms such as Crestron, Q‑SYS, Extron, AMX, or similar.
- Develop scalable and user‑friendly control interfaces for complex AV environments.
- Commission and optimise AV systems in‑house and on‑site to ensure full functionality and performance.
- Conduct thorough testing and validation prior to client handover.
- Integrate AV systems with wider building technologies such as lighting control, HVAC, room scheduling systems, and network infrastructure.
- Produce and maintain detailed AV/IT schedules, programming documentation, and system configuration records.
- Provide technical support to internal engineering teams and external clients.
- Contribute to improving system designs and identifying opportunities to enhance performance and usability.
- Investigate and resolve technical issues across control systems, DSPs, and integrated technologies both remotely and on‑site.
- Deliver training sessions to end users to ensure confident operation and maintenance of AV systems.
- Stay up to date with the latest AV technologies, programming frameworks, and control platforms.
Skills & Experience
We are looking for a technically minded individual with strong programming and system integration skills.
- Proven experience programming AV control systems such as Crestron, Q‑SYS, Extron, AMX, or similar platforms.
- Experience configuring audio DSP systems (e.g., QSC, Biamp, Extron).
- Familiarity with programming languages commonly used in AV control environments: C++, Python, C#, HTML.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving ability across complex AV systems.
- Good understanding of AV networking concepts and protocols.
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with engineers, project managers, and clients.
- High attention to detail and ability to work in a fast‑paced project environment.
- Manufacturer certifications such as Crestron, Extron, or Q‑SYS.
- Experience commissioning enterprise or high‑end corporate AV environments.
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary package £47,000 – £52,000 per annum.
- Company vehicle or car allowance.
- Hybrid working environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunity to work with the latest AV technologies.
- Supportive, collaborative engineering team.
- Exposure to high‑profile AV integration projects.
Additional Requirements
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally.
- Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
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