Digital Building Advisory - Principal Consultant in City of London

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves.

We are committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. In joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

We have a brand-new opportunity for a Principal Consultant to join our Digital Advisory team based in our London office. Since our first steps into consulting over a century and a half ago, we’ve learned a great deal about the world we live in, and we’re always happy to work with our clients and engage with the industry on how to create a socially conscious, productive, and aesthetically pleasing environment.

Advisory and Advocacy is a new consultancy offering, helping clients in all sectors ensure they’re getting the right advice at the right time to create a better built environment. It brings together diverse expertise which can be collectively harnessed or independently deployed to unravel some of the knottiest business challenges the built environment faces.

Our Digital Advisory team bridges the gap between strategy and implementation. Our multidisciplinary experts help clients cut through the noise of technology change, turning ideas into digital strategies that drive measurable value. From digital systems integration to data-enabled operations, we ensure technology enhances performance, sustainability and user experience.

In this role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor, supporting clients to ensure their digital strategies are successfully delivered through the construction process (RIBA Stage 3/4 onwards).

• Strong understanding of digital building systems including base build systems, IoT sensors, integrated digital building platforms and workplace technologies
• Proven ability to translate digital building strategies into detailed design specifications schedules and performance requirements
• Ability to review and challenge contractor technical design packages, drawings, specifications and schematics for alignment with agreed strategy
• Proven experience in Project Management and technology procurement with strong skills in client and contractor engagement and management
• Familiarity with MSIs and Data Ontologies, System Architectures, Witnessing and Validation

Nice-to-have:

• On-site technical delivery experience
• System integration

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Experience working within the built environment sector.
• Already working within a sustainability or engineering consultancy, you will be looking for a new challenge within a practice at the very forefront of our field.
• You will bring expertise (with a degree in engineering/science, and experience in the field) and a passion for creating sustainable solutions.
• You will relish being part of a dynamic team within a progressive and well-respected firm.
• You will have good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working within a team environment.
• Like us, you will be serious about sustainability.

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com. If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.