Smart City Operational Technology Lead Consultant

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

Operational Technology (OT) Lead Consultant
As an Operational Technology (OT) Lead Consultant at JLL, you will ensure coherence between master planning intent and operational technology reality. You will provide deep technical assurance across infrastructure, building systems, and OT layers within applications, validating feasibility, integration integrity, and technical correctness across large-scale development programmes.

Key Responsibilities
Evaluate and validate OT system architectures across smart infrastructure, buildings, utilities, transport, and public realm technologies, ensuring compliance with masterplan capability commitments

Critically assess detailed design packages for Building Management Systems (BMS), SCADA, IoT platforms, edge devices, network infrastructure, and control systems; identify integration challenges, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and operational risks

Align OT design decisions with IT enterprise architecture and master systems integrator frameworks; ensure interoperability across subsystems and platforms

Liaise effectively with construction delivery leads, design authorities, smart city governance teams, and integration partners to ensure technically sound and practically deliverable outcomes

Review and validate technical specifications, system requirements, and integration points to ensure they meet operational, safety, and performance standards

Provide technical due diligence on vendor proposals and technology selections

Identify and mitigate technical risks early in design and delivery phases

Your Skills and ExperienceMinimum 10 years of experience in OT systems design, implementation, or technical assurance roles within giga-projects, large-scale urban developments, or complex corporate portfolios

Deep technical knowledge of OT systems including BMS, SCADA, industrial control systems, IoT platforms, edge computing, and OT network architectures

Strong understanding of smart infrastructure domains: buildings, utilities, transport systems, and public realm technologies

Proven ability to evaluate system architectures for technical feasibility, integration integrity, and operational viability

Experience working across IT/OT convergence environments with understanding of enterprise architecture principles

Knowledge of relevant standards and frameworks for OT systems, cybersecurity (e.g., IEC 62443, ISA-95), and building systems

Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience engaging construction delivery teams, design consultants, and technology vendors

Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with attention to technical detail

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical review reports and risk assessments

Academic Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Computer, or related discipline), Computer Science, or related technical field

Professional certifications in OT systems, industrial automation, or building systems are highly desirable

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.