Careers

Fancy a career change to come and work for one of the industry leaders in delivering smart technology to some of the most spectacular Super yachts and residential properties around the world?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced AV Engineer to take part in some of these projects, to assist in ensuring they are delivered on time and to exacting standards within our experienced project teams.

You will be working with some of the world’s top shipyards, architects and interior designers on some incredible projects.

We look to develop and guide our staff and add new and greater responsibility as you progress. There will be numerous opportunities to work with the latest technology and deliver systems to the highest quality.

If you are the sort of person who wants to work with some of the most innovative systems and technologies on the market, to travel internationally, and develop professionally, please contact us.

Key attributes:

• Understanding of audio visual, mechanical and electrical services, their integration, regulations, protocols and related technical language including control systems, lighting, HVAC, BMS, access control & security.
• Well versed with Microsoft products such as Word, Excel and MS 365 suite
• Good Time Management Skills
• Accuracy & management of project documentation
• Ability to impart engineering knowledge and train others
• Monitoring and Reporting Project Progress to the lead engineer
• Building & Managing relationships and interfaces with other contractors
• Team player with ability to identify weakness and offer guidance and assistance
• Ability to work on own initiative in a well organised and efficient manner.
• An eye for detail and a good understanding of quality control
• Excellent communication skills on a technical and personal level
• Clean driving licence is preferred
• Punctual, smart and can represent the company on project sites.

Key technical skills required:

• Multiple project experiences of use of both Crestron DM and NVX
• Good working knowledge and working experience of Networks and Network architecture
• Good working knowledge of Digital Audio systems such as Qsys or BSS etc
• Experience in Lighting systems such as Crestron and Lutron for both programming and installation.
• Good fault finding and commissioning skills are compulsory
• Excellent use of hand tools, test equipment and competent at soldering

Beneficial but not essential

Foreign languages such as Dutch, German, or Italian

Agency Notes

• Overtime generally around 20-30%
• 20 days holiday per year plus 3-4 at xmas
• Pension 3% contribution matched but subject to HM policies

Icon Connect is a world-renowned Company delivering Audio Visual, IT and Security systems for Superyachts and High-End Residential Clients. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Network Engineering Manager to work alongside the Project Management and Engineering teams. 

There will be opportunities to work with the latest technologies, influence design and deliver systems to the highest quality. You will be responsible for consulting on design, configuring network hardware, commissioning, and delivery of a project’s network and telecommunications systems as a department lead. 

It is essential that you are an excellent communicator with good Client facing skills and have strong network engineering experience and excellent knowledge of wireless networks, fibre optics and telecoms systems. The company is based in Hertfordshire, but this is a field-based role that also requires international travel. 

Technical delivery & QA 

• Consult on network design and architecture for yacht and residential projects. 
• Configure, deploy and commission network infrastructure (routing/switching, Wi-Fi, firewalls, WAN). 
• Own technical quality: testing, fault-finding, and final sign-off readiness. 
• Produce and maintain accurate documentation (as-built, configs, IP plans, test results). 
• Provide practical escalation support during build and commissioning. 

Leadership & coordination 

• Lead and support a team of engineers on live projects (allocation, guidance, standards, coaching). 
• Manage interfaces with shipyards, builders, owners’ reps, and third-party contractors. 
• Report progress, risks, and blockers clearly to the Project Manager. 
• Train and upskill engineers—raise consistency across the department. 

Essential technical skills and experience 

Certifications 

• CCNA – essential 
• CCNP – desirable (or equivalent experience) 

December 2025 

Core networking 

• Strong experience designing and delivering networks end-to-end. 
• VLANs, trunking, STP fundamentals, DHCP/DNS, routing basics (OSPF preferred; BGP a plus). 
• QoS and traffic shaping principles (especially important for voice/video). 
• Multicast/IGMP basics (helpful in AV-over-IP environments). 
• PoE design awareness (budgets, switch selection, edge device demands). 

Wireless 

• Enterprise Wi-Fi deployment and management (controller-based or equivalent). 
• Wi-Fi surveys, coverage analysis and heatmaps (Ekahau or equivalent). 
• Commissioning approach that proves performance, not just “looks connected”. 

Security / firewalls 

• Firewall configuration and deployment (Cisco, Fortinet, Check Point, Sophos, WatchGuard, Palo Alto). 
• Solid fundamentals: segmentation (owner/guest/crew/IoT), secure remote access/VPN, ACL deployment. 

WAN / connectivity (yacht-relevant) 

• Multi-WAN / SD-WAN style solutions and path selection (Peplink, Celerway, Kerio, Sophos, Cisco, Kognitive networks, etc.). 
• 3G/4G/5G routers/modems, ISP management, VSAT connectivity constraints. 
• SIP/VoIP fundamentals (Session Initiation Protocol) and IP telephony systems. 

Hands-on commissioning 

• Fault-finding and commissioning are compulsory. 
• Comfortable using hand tools and network/telecom test equipment. 
• Fibre experience: handling and testing basics (power levels/links) — OTDR knowledge a plus. 

General 

• Strong English (written and spoken) and confident client-facing communication. 
• Competent with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote, PowerPoint). 

December 2025 

Personal attributes we value 

• Calm under pressure and comfortable working in high-quality environments with high expectations. 
• Well organised, self-starting, and reliable—gets the job finished properly. 
• Can represent Icon Connect professionally with clients and contractors. 
• Builds strong engineers: can spot weaknesses and coach, not just criticise. 

Working environment 

• Field work in shipyards and on vessels (and high-end residential sites). 
• Travel is a standard part of the role. Typical pattern is working away Monday–Friday, with occasional extensions when project demand is high. 

Requirements 

• Valid passport and driving licence. 

Desirable 

• Ability to work in the EU without a visa / EU passport. 
• Foreign languages: Dutch, French, Italian, or German. 
• Clean driving licence preferred.