Company 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.Our business thrives on three dynamic pillars:
- FPC Global: Offering expert guidance in Technical Program & Project Management, Building Performance, Sustainability, and Cybersecurity, we ensure that every project succeeds and fulfills stakeholder aspirations.
- FPC Digital: Revolutionizing Digital Building Design and Operations, we create spaces that are not only efficient but also frictionless and forward-thinking.
- FPC Life Sciences: Empowering life sciences and pharmaceutical clients to deliver game-changing capital projects with precision and expertise.
Job DescriptionThe
Digital Buildings Consultant
leads and delivers consulting and systems engineering projects in Digital Building technologies, applications, processes, and standards. As part of the FPC Digital Building Services Group, the role is responsible for fulfilling the Scope of Work (SoW) defined in client agreements, alongside supporting documentation such as BRDs, policies, and standards.Acting as a key client representative, the Consultant upholds FPC’s professional standards and values, maintaining integrity in all interactions with clients, partners, and suppliers.The role combines technical leadership, project delivery, and team development responsibilities. Consultants are expected to mentor colleagues, contribute to team development, and support wider FPC business goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Delivery: Lead and deliver consultancy and engineering services in line with agreed SoWs, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
- Client Engagement: Understand client needs and objectives, manage relationships, and coordinate effectively with stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
- Technical Leadership: Design, review, and advise on Digital Building systems and architectures for performance, functionality, and value. Produce relevant technical and project documentation.
- Business Development: Identify new opportunities within existing or prospective clients and support associated business development efforts.
- Industry Knowledge: Stay current with trends and innovations, contributing to FPC’s continuous improvement initiatives.
- Internal Contribution: Collaborate across teams, support the growth of the Digital Building Services Group, and uphold FPC’s professional and operational standards.
The
Digital Buildings Consultant
is also expected to manage their own workload, report to their line manager, comply with all company policies, and perform additional duties as required by FPC management.
Qualifications
Experience and Qualifications
The Digital Buildings Consultant Engineer should possess experience and qualifications in the following:
- Minimum 5 years Digital Building and IoT industry experience
- 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 related field.
- Effective Stakeholder Management and communication skills, including attending project, client and team meetings, document writing and presentation skills
- Strong technical expertise in Digital Building technologies including some or all of the following:
- Digital Building Systems Integration design, development and implementation
- Digital Building Controls Systems including:
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Automation Systems
- Lighting Controls Systems (LCS)
- Audio Visual Systems (AV)
- Controls Strategies
- Control Protocols (BACnet, MQTT, Modbus, LON, MBus, DALI, Fox, SMI, etc.)
- Systems Specifications
- System Architectures
- Schematic Drawings & Wiring Diagrams
- Description of Operations
- Point Naming and Addressing
- Asset Records
- Cybersecurity best practices
- IP Networking (IPV4, IPV6, Switching, Routing, DHCP, WiFi, Structured Cabling, etc.)
- System Audits & Site Surveys
- Digital Building / IoT Industry training and professional qualifications
- Experience as working as part of a Design Team to develop coordinated designs, including:
- Client requirements gathering and documentation
- Technical Submittal Creation / Review
- SoW and Specification Development
- Competent using Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office software applications
In addition to the above, it is desirable for the Digital Buildings Consultant Engineer has experience or qualifications in the design, delivery and operation of IoT Systems:
- Use of Cloud Platforms (Google, Microsoft, Amazon) and Data Analytics
- AutoCAD / BIM / Visio
- RIBA/AIA Stages of Work or international equivalents
- Construction Projects and Contracting
- Systems Testing & Commissioning, FDD and Automated Commissioning Systems
