Senior Consultant - Smart Design

Smart City Design Expert

We are seeking an experienced smart‑city design expert to lead the planning and design of integrated, data‑driven urban environments that leverage digital technologies to improve quality of life, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

• Develop smart city strategies, frameworks, and concept masterplans that integrate mobility, energy, utilities, public realm, and digital services.
• Define smart city use cases and service portfolios (e.g., smart mobility, smart buildings, digital public services, safety and security, environmental monitoring).
• Lead the design of smart infrastructure layers, including connectivity, IoT, data platforms, and integration with urban systems and assets.
• Translate user needs and stakeholder priorities into requirements for smart city solutions, platforms, and services.
• Prepare smart city design guidelines, standards, and reference architectures to ensure scalability, interoperability, and security.
• Work with technical teams to evaluate and select technologies, partners, and platforms aligned with the overall smart city vision.
• Develop implementation roadmaps, investment plans, and phasing strategies for smart city programmes and projects.
• Support stakeholder engagement, workshops, and co‑creation sessions with government entities, developers, operators, and communities.
• Contribute to bids and proposals, providing smart city content, methodologies, and thought leadership material.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in smart city design, digital urban planning, or related consulting, government, real estate, or technology roles.
• Strong understanding of smart city domains such as mobility, energy, utilities, public safety, environment, and digital citizen services.
• Experience working with IoT, urban data platforms, GIS, and digital twin concepts in the context of cities or large developments.
• Proven ability to translate strategic visions into concrete requirements, use cases, and design documentation.
• Familiarity with international best practices, standards, and frameworks for smart cities and digital infrastructure.
• Excellent analytical, conceptual thinking, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to balance innovation with practicality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, presentations, and client‑facing materials.

The role is suitable for candidates with a strong digital and design background. We welcome applications from those with degrees in:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering
• Urban Planning
• A related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience)

• Visionary yet pragmatic, able to connect long‑term city ambitions with realistic implementation steps.
• Collaborative and confident, comfortable working with multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders.
• Passionate about technology, sustainability, and improving urban life through data and innovation.
• Self‑driven, curious, and adaptable, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and excellence.

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Strong commitment to continuous development with a learning and development programme
• Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions
• An international culture that supports flexibility and inclusion

We value diverse approaches to working patterns and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. If you wish to discuss adjustments to the application process, please contact