Senior Digital Buildings Consultant

Facility Performance Consulting Limited; City Of London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm is looking for a Senior Digital Buildings Consultant to lead digital transformation across building portfolios. You will improve energy, reliability, and user experience while managing complex projects. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in the Digital Building industry and strong expertise in systems integration and cybersecurity. This is a full-time remote role with potential client interactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in Digital Building and IoT industry with proven track record.
• Strong expertise in Digital Building Systems Integration design, development and implementation.
• Experience with Cloud Platforms (Google, Microsoft, Amazon) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver consultancy and systems engineering projects.
• Provide support on Digital Building and IoT integration initiatives.
• Utilize digital building controls and data analytics to optimize performance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Controls Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are a global team of Digital Building specialists who blend technology, engineering and data to create smarter, more efficient, resilient built environments. Our purpose is to elevate the performance of the built environment, viewing buildings as dynamic systems that learn, adapt and perform, not just operate.

What We Deliver

Expert consultancy, design and systems integration that drives intelligent building outcomes from strategy to implementation across the entire life‑cycle. We combine technical excellence with pragmatic advice to help clients realize value from digital building technology and data‑driven performance.

Senior Digital Buildings Consultant Role

The Senior Digital Buildings Consultant leads digital transformation across building portfolios. The role translates client challenges into measurable outcomes, improving energy, reliability, cybersecurity and user experience across complex multi‑stakeholder environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery & Client Management – Lead and deliver consultancy and systems engineering projects, ensuring successful fulfillment of Scope‑of‑Work and client objectives. Manage complex multi‑stakeholder programs, delivering on time, within scope and to the highest quality and reliability standards. Provide technical leadership, mentorship and client engagement.
• Digital Building Design & Engineering – Provide support, advice and collaboration on Digital Building and IoT integration initiatives. Demonstrate strong technical expertise in Digital Building systems integration, design and implementation, with a focus on BMS, Automation, Lighting Controls and Energy Management systems and open‑protocol custom engineering.
• Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Focus – Utilize digital building controls and data analytics to optimize performance, reduce consumption and identify faults. Consult on integrating sustainable design into all Digital Building architectures, ensuring lower carbon footprint and high operational efficiency.
• Cybersecurity and OT Governance – Implement cybersecurity best practices, secure OT / IT integration, threat identification and incident response. Govern technology solutions to align with goals, manage risks and ensure compliance.
• Industry & Business Growth – Maintain industry expertise, identify innovation opportunities and support business development activities.

Qualifications

• Required Experience – Minimum 7 years in Digital Building and IoT industry with proven track record in Consultant, Designer, Project Manager or Engineer roles.
• Required Education – Bachelor or Master’s degree in Controls Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Core Technical Knowledge – Strong expertise in Digital Building Systems Integration design, development and implementation; Cybersecurity best practices; IP Networking (IPv4/IPv6, Switching, Routing, DHCP, WiFi); System Audits; Controls Strategies, Schematic Drawings and Wiring Diagrams; Protocols (BACnet, Modbus, LON, DALI, MQTT).
• Consulting Skills – Effective stakeholder management, communication, documentation and presentation skills; High‑priority tactical problem solver; Proficient with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Desirable – Experience with Cloud Platforms (Google, Microsoft, Amazon) and Data Analytics; Familiarity with Systems Testing & Commissioning, Fault Detection & Diagnostics, Automated Commissioning; Knowledge of interoperability challenges and solutions across OT & IT; Knowledge of RIBA Stages of Work or international equivalents.

Location / Region

This role is remote but may involve working at client premises or our London office as required. International travel and working across time zones may be necessary.

Key Performance Indicators

KPIs will be developed with the Line Manager, focusing on team leadership, project delivery, performance, personal development, teamwork and client relationships/satisfaction.

Remote Work

Yes

Employment Type

Full‑time