Job description
About the RoleWe are seeking a technically confident and hands-on Lighting & AV Systems Technician to deliver and maintain immersive projection-led experiences, including large-scale Night Walk installations across heritage and cultural sites.
You will work as part of a dedicated technical team and will receive full support from an experienced AV department with a proven track record in delivering and operating large-scale immersive installations. You will not be working in isolation — projects are developed collaboratively, with structured planning and technical oversight.
Key ResponsibilitiesInstallation & Commissioning- Install and commission high-lumen laser and short-throw projection systems.
- Align and calibrate projectors for façade projection, mapping and multi-projector edge blending.
- Install and program DMX-controlled architectural and landscape lighting.
- Integrate synchronised audio systems for immersive soundscapes
- Configure and commission show control systems to manage timed sequences and triggered experiences
- Test and verify full system integration prior to public opening
- Program and configure show controllers for automated playback sequences
- Integrate lighting, projection and audio into unified timed or triggered experiences
- Configure timecode-based playback (where applicable)
- Set up sensor or trigger-based activation (PIR, button, scheduled events)
- Work with media servers and playback devices
- Troubleshoot synchronisation or signal latency issues
- Maintain system stability during live operation
- Provide preventative and reactive maintenance for projection and AV systems
- Diagnose and resolve projection faults (alignment, brightness, colour, signal loss, overheating)
- Perform recalibration, firmware updates and system checks
- Maintain outdoor projection housings and weatherproofing
- Keep clear service documentation
- Experience installing and maintaining professional projection systems
- Hands-on experience configuring show control systems
- Strong understanding of AV signal flow and system integration
- Knowledge of DMX lighting systems and control protocols
- Experience synchronising lighting, projection and audio
- Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills
- Comfortable working outdoors and at height
- Right to work in the UK
- Experience with immersive or Night Walk-style installations
- Media server experience
- Familiarity with timecode systems
- IP-based AV knowledge
- Electrical qualifications
- IPAF / PASMA / CSCS certification
- Technically precise with strong systems thinking
- Calm and composed during live operations
- Proactive in preventative maintenance
- Solutions-focused and adaptable on-site
- Passionate about immersive storytelling through technology
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- London
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 16-03-2026
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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