Job Description
At FPC Global, we’re not just shaping the future—we’re building it. Our mission, "Building Tomorrow’s Digital Planet," reflects our unwavering commitment to transforming industries, creating smarter spaces, and driving sustainable progress.
Since our founding in 2014, we have grown into a global leader with over 140 exceptional professionals, operating across the Americas, EMEA, APAC, and with our headquarters in London. We specialize in delivering integrated, cutting‑edge consultancy services that span the entire facility lifecycle, ensuring that every project we undertake sets a new standard for innovation and excellence.
Role Overview
The Digital Buildings Consultant’s role is two‑fold: to lead teams of consultants and to deliver consultancy and systems engineering projects focused on Digital Building technologies, applications, processes, and standards. Representing FPC in all client and partner interactions, the Consultant must maintain the highest standards of technical and professional performance, conducting themselves with unwavering honesty and integrity at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a technical lead for project delivery.
- Be an effective Team Leader.
- Provide day‑to‑day development support to other team members.
- Be an active member of the Digital Building Services team, contributing to the development of the team and the wider FPC business.
- Work effectively with all FPC colleagues to successfully deliver projects and support FPC’s business objectives.
- Deliver consulting and engineering services and projects to clients in accordance with the agreed‑upon Proposal, Scope of Work (SoW), and engagement letter.
- Develop and understand customer requirements and business objectives.
- Work proactively with FPC, the client, and other stakeholders to meet and deliver these requirements.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with client stakeholders.
- Provide expertise on Digital Building systems integration, technologies, initiatives, solutions, processes, and standards.
- Design Digital Building systems and architectures to ensure optimum performance, functionality, and value.
- Review existing Digital Building systems architectures and designs, identifying issues and recommending improvements.
- Produce required service delivery, technical, and project‑related reports.
- Identify potential revenue opportunities for the FPC business line.
- Communicate these opportunities to FPC management.
- Support relevant business development activities as required.
- Maintain expertise, knowledge, and comprehensive understanding of industry trends, developments, and initiatives.
- Identify, develop, deliver, and support opportunities for continuous improvement within FPC.
- Represent FPC in a professional manner, both internally and externally, aiming to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Function as an effective Digital Building Services team member, communicating collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to the development of the team and the broader FPC business.
- Report to the line manager, acting in accordance with their requests, direction, and those of FPC management.
- Manage your own workload, communicating and escalating any issues to the line manager accordingly.
- Adhere to all FPC employment policies and procedures, including the FPC Employee Handbook, Health & Safety, and Time and Expenses Reporting.
- Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by FPC Management.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of industry experience in Digital Building and IoT technologies.
- Proven track record in Digital Building‑related roles (e.g., Consultant, Designer, Project Manager, or Engineer).
- Required Bachelor's or Master's degree in Controls, Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
- Effective stakeholder management and communication skills, including attending project, client, and team meetings; professional document writing; and presentation skills.
- Competence in using Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office software applications.
- Strong technical expertise in Digital Building technologies, including proficiency in system integration, controls systems, lighting controls, audio‑visual systems, controls strategies, and control protocols (BACnet, MQTT, Modbus, LON, MBus, DALI, Fox, SMI).
- Experience in system documentation and design: system specifications, system architectures, schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, description of operations, point naming and addressing, asset records.
- Network and security knowledge: IP networking (IPv4, IPv6, switching, routing, DHCP, WiFi, structured cabling, etc.) and cybersecurity best practices.
- Experience conducting system audits and site surveys.
- Experience working as part of a design team to develop coordinated designs, including client requirements gathering, technical submittal creation and review, scope of (W) and specification development.
- Relevant Digital Building / IoT industry training and professional qualifications.
- Desirable experience: design, delivery, and operation of IoT systems; use of cloud platforms (Google, Microsoft, Amazon) and data analytics tools; design software such as AutoCAD, BIM, or Visio; project methodologies such as RIBA/AIA Stages of Work or international equivalents; experience with construction projects and contracting; specialized systems such as systems testing & commissioning, fault detection and diagnostics (FDD), and automated commissioning systems.
EEO Statement
FPC Global is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.