Smart City Design 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.

Smart City Design ConsultantAs a Smart City Design Consultant at JLL, you will play a key role in conceptualizing, developing, and delivering innovative smart city solutions for our clients.

Working within our dynamic team, your responsibilities will include:

Support the development of smart city strategies, frameworks, and concept masterplans that integrate mobility, energy, utilities, public realm, and digital services

Contribute to defining smart city use cases and service portfolios (e.g., smart mobility, smart buildings, digital public services, safety and security, environmental monitoring)

Assist in designing smart infrastructure layers, including connectivity, IoT, data platforms, and integration with urban systems and assets

Help translate user needs and stakeholder priorities into requirements for smart city solutions, platforms, and services

Contribute to the preparation of smart city design guidelines, standards, and reference architectures to ensure scalability, interoperability, and security

Collaborate with technical teams to evaluate and select technologies, partners, and platforms aligned with the overall smart city vision

Support the development of implementation roadmaps, investment plans, and phasing strategies for smart city programmes and projects

Participate in 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

Your Skills and ExperienceMinimum 5 years of experience in smart city design, digital urban planning, or related roles in consulting, government, real estate, or technology

Good understanding of smart city domains such as mobility, energy, utilities, public safety, environment, and digital citizen services

working with IoT, urban data platforms, GIS, and digital twin concepts in the context of cities or large developments

Demonstrated 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

Strong analytical, conceptual thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance innovation with practicality

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, presentations, and client-facing materials

Collaborative mindset with ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Academic QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience)

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.