About the Role
The Digital Buildings Consultant leads teams and delivers consultancy and systems engineering projects focused on Digital Building technologies, applications, processes, and standards. This role requires representing FPC in client and partner interactions with the highest standards of technical and professional performance, honesty, and integrity.
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 Technology Consulting team, making a positive contribution 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/or 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 and collaborate on Digital Building systems integration, technologies, initiatives, solutions, processes, and standards for FPC and our clients.
- 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.
- Be able and willing to travel.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 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).
- 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.
- Presentation skills.
- Competence in using Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office software applications.
- Strong technical expertise in Digital Building technologies.
- Experience working as part of a Design Team to develop coordinated designs, including client requirements gathering and documentation.
- Technical Submittal creation and review.
- Scope of Work (SoW) and Specification development.
- Relevant Digital Building / IoT industry training and professional qualifications.
- Experience or qualifications in Design, delivery, and operation of IoT Systems.
- Use of Cloud Platforms (Google, Microsoft, Amazon) and Data Analytics tools.
- Experience with Design Software such as AutoCAD, BIM, or Visio.
- Experience with Project Methodologies, such as the RIBA/AIA Stages of Work or international equivalents.
- Experience with Construction Projects and Contracting.
- Experience with Specialized Systems: Systems Testing & Commissioning, Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD), and Automated Commissioning Systems.
Skills
- Digital Building technologies
- IoT technologies
- Digital Building systems integration
- Controls Systems
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Automation Systems
- Lighting Controls Systems (LCS)
- Audio Visual Systems (AV)
- Controls Strategies
- Control Protocols (e.g., BACnet, MQTT, Modbus, LON, MBus, DALI, Fox, SMI)
- System Documentation & Design
- Systems Specifications
- System Architectures
- Schematic Drawings & Wiring Diagrams
- Description of Operations
- Point Naming and Addressing
- Asset Records
- Network & Security
- IP Networking (IPV4, IPV6, Switching, Routing, DHCP, WiFi, Structured Cabling, etc.)
- Cybersecurity best practices
- System Audits & Site Surveys
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office software applications
- Cloud Platforms (Google, Microsoft, Amazon)
- Data Analytics tools
- AutoCAD
- BIM
- Visio
- RIBA/AIA Stages of Work
- Systems Testing & Commissioning
- Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD)
- Automated Commissioning Systems
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
- Travel
Experience Level
- Minimum 3 years of industry experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
About the Company
- FPC Global is a global leader founded in 2014, with over 140 professionals across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, headquartered in London.
- The company specializes in integrated, cutting-edge consultancy services spanning the entire facility lifecycle.
- FPC Global focuses on Technical Program & Project Management, Building Performance, Sustainability, and Cybersecurity.
- FPC Digital revolutionizes Digital Building Design and Operations.
- FPC Life Sciences empowers life sciences and pharmaceutical clients with capital project expertise.
