Senior Consultant

CBRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial real estate services firm in London is looking for a Senior Consultant in Digital Transformation. This role involves project management, delivering client-focused outputs, and engaging with stakeholders on digital strategies. Candidates should have experience in Digital Strategy and Technology Solutioning, with a focus on SMART buildings and emerging technologies. The position promises a dynamic work culture and an opportunity to make significant impact within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Digital Strategy and Technology Solutioning.
• Experience in working within a major management consultancy.
• Strong communication skills including report preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project delivery and support junior team members.
• Lead on client-facing outputs and deliver high-quality reports.
• Analyze data to provide strategic recommendations.

Skills

Digital Strategy

Technology Solutioning

Digital Transformation

Client Engagement

Data Analysis

User Centric Design

Agile Management

Job description

Overview

Digital Transformation Consultant

Job ID 250267 • Posted 05-Jan-2026 • Location: London, England, United Kingdom

CBRE's Digital Advisory team sits at the forefront of transforming the built environment through technology and data. We partner with clients – including investors, developers, occupiers, and public bodies – across the full real estate lifecycle to develop and implement innovative digital strategies. Our approach is business-led, focusing on identifying the right digital solutions to drive value, enhance performance, and achieve sustainability objectives for people, planet, and places. We take a strategic approach to identify the best digital solutions, shaping the strategy, informing the business case, and implementing sustainable digital change. We advise on a range of topics, including smart building solutions, data analytics, digital workplace, integration platforms, and emerging technologies like Digital Twins and IoT.

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Digital Advisory team. You would have experience in Digital Strategy, Technology Solutioning and Digital Transformation, including; SMART Buildings, The Internet of Things and Intelligent Building Systems and an awareness of emerging PropTech trends. Real estate sector experience preferable.

The Digital Advisory team sits within our Strategic Transformation capabilities at CBRE. Our Strategic Transformation team offers market-leading expertise to help clients develop successful business strategies, make informed decisions, and implement robust programs. We serve industry-leading organisations, covering the full lifecycle from strategic visioning to implementation and exit.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Responsible for day-to-day project management, including owning deliverables and supporting junior team members. Ensuring objectives are met on time, within budget, and to quality expectations.
• Project Deliverables: Lead on structuring client facing outputs and delivering these to a high standard including preparing clear, robust client reports, strategies and business plans
• Data Analysis: Use quantitative analysis and qualitative methods to assess client situations and devise recommended strategies and solutions, drawing out key messages and recommendations for clients
• User Centric Design: Develop personas and map user journeys to establish a deep understanding of bottom-up needs to facilitate enhanced user experiences.
• Client Engagement: Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders and partners. Engage with clients to understand their strategic objectives, priorities, opportunities and constraints – utilising toolkits and frameworks where relevant
• Consultation and Strategy Development: Engage with senior technical stakeholders to create visions, ‘objectives and key results’ (OKRs) use cases and roadmaps. Provide guidance on innovative technologies that align to business requirements.
• Governance & Reporting: Supporting internal CBRE reporting processes
• Business Development: Able to understand client need and support the creation of proposals and pitches and market-facing material e.g. Thought Leadership.

Digital Specific Skills (not all essential):

• Experience with IoT/Connected Assets
• Experience with Smart building technology and governance
• Experience in developing Digital Transformation Strategies, and Digital Solutioning
• Experience in developing Digital Product Requirements
• Agile Management Certified
• Awareness of emerging PropTech trends such as AI, FDD, digital twins etc

Person Specification / Requirements

• Experience working within a major management consultancy or other relevant business environment
• Passion for the build environment and a keen interest in digital and technology including emerging technologies and their potential benefits and application in real estate
• Articulate with good written and oral communication skills, including experience of preparing reports and presentations
• Excellent graphical presentation skills using MS authoring suite
• Structured approach to problem-solving
• Numerate and able to support quantitative analysis
• Attention to detail and commitment to achieving high quality client deliverables
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Entrepreneurial and enquiring mindset
• Good interpersonal skills and a genuine belief in collaboration
• Ability to work unsupervised and prioritise own time where necessary. At times would be expected to work autonomously on a solo commission or collaborate as part of a team.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realise your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. For information about accommodations we can make during the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.cbre.co.uk/careers/accommodations

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