SMART Building Consultant -Birmingham & London

SMART Building Consultant - Birmingham & London Full-time Role Overview: Our Real Estate Digital team has a vacancy for a SMART Building Consultant to work with clients in the fast-growing SMART building area. The role involves developing and implementing advanced technologies in the built environment, including IoT sensors, SMART building systems integration, and IT connectivity, to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and end‑user experience. Key responsibilities: Consultation & Strategy Development: Collaborate with clients to create SMART building strategies and technology roadmaps. Business Case Development: Build comprehensive business cases to support technology investments aligned with organisational goals. Persona Development and Mapping: Create and map user personas to optimise technology solutions for different user groups. Technology Integration: Guide design, specification, and integration of technology services across structured cabling, wireless networking, BMS, IoT, 5G, AV, and SMART building solutions. Project Delivery: Oversee technology delivery in line with construction programs, ensuring alignment with industry standards and client KPIs. Stakeholder Management: Serve as primary interface between clients, construction teams, and consultants, maintaining strong communication. Governance & Reporting: Establish effective governance structures and provide regular progress reports to stakeholders. Commercial Insight: Identify pain points and support clients in making informed technology decisions. Change Management: Manage IT change control processes and document scope adjustments. New Business Development: Identify and qualify new business opportunities related to technology consultancy. Key accountabilities: Vision & Strategy: Support clients in developing and implementing SMART building strategies. Stakeholder Engagement: Lead communication throughout the project lifecycle. Technical Insights: Provide expert advice on SMART building technologies and digital solutions. Project Success: Ensure projects meet time, cost, and performance goals. Governance & Compliance: Ensure quality, safety, and environmental standards are met. Project Planning & Delivery: Create detailed plans and lead cross‑functional teams. Change Control & Reporting: Manage change processes and provide progress updates. Financial Oversight: Monitor budgets for cost‑effective delivery. IT Procurement & Installations: Oversee procurement and installation of technology solutions. Evidence of SMART learning through formal courses or industry initiatives. Skills and experience: Experience with client engagement and stakeholder management. Ability to build relationships and engage stakeholders. Project management experience delivering integrated technology solutions. Rapid mastery of technical concepts, processes, and skills with clear communication. Resourceful problem‑solving using internal and partner resources. Self‑motivated and driven. Strong technical knowledge in technology integration. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. Nice to have: Experience writing bid responses and presenting ideas in interviews. Knowledge of the commercial property sector. Knowledge of RIBA Plan of Work. Ability to lead meetings and manage expectations. Experience with SOX control responsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Turner-