Occupancy Planner

Cushman & Wakefield; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in London seeks an Occupancy Planner to oversee tactical occupancy planning for client space across a geographic region. You will lead space planning, data analysis, and coordination with project teams.

Requirements include a BA/BS in a related field and 5+ years in corporate real estate, strong analytical capabilities, CAFM and CAD proficiency, and excellent stakeholder communication. The role emphasizes collaboration and delivering within deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years' experience in a corporate real estate environment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to develop conclusions.
• Working knowledge of CAFM software and space management systems.
• Proficiency with architectural and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day change requests, space planning and solution development.
• Maintain and analyze BU demand and supply information.
• Monitor demand and supply against the approved plan.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders on utilization data and sizing models.
• Develop current and forecasted Stack Plans and space plans.
• Support project managers to ensure on-time delivery within scope.
• Contribute to workplace strategy implementation and change management.

Skills

Analytical skills

CAFM software

Space management

Relational databases

Architectural drawings

Project management

MS Office suite

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAFM software

MS Office

Relational databases

Job description

Job Title

Occupancy Planner

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Occupancy Planner

Global Occupier Services

London

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 53,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries.

Job Description Summary:

The Occupancy Planner oversees and provides tactical occupancy planning expertise in supply, capacity and demand of Client’s portfolio of space in a specific geographic region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Activities will consist of day-to-day change requests, project space planning and solution development, project support including client relationship manager and project coordination, site strategy support related to space and occupancy analysis, solution outcomes and utilization metrics.
• Maintain and analyze BU demand/supply information
• Monitor BU demand and supply against approved plan
• Work with the client on utilization data and sizing model information
• Understand and incorporate workplace strategy in long-term plans
• Identify tactical projects for implementation
• Create current and forecasted Stack Plans
• Develop space plans
• Monitor unplanned activity
• Develop and expand relationships with key client/site stakeholders
• Develop and implement strategies to improve Employee Experience for planning
• Coordinate with project manager to ensure work is delivered within timeframe and agreed-upon scope
• Support change management as it pertains to changing workspace and work style
• Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to develop conclusions and recommendations

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a related discipline or field of study (i.e. Architecture, Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate & Facilities Management Planning/Coordination, Facilities, Project or Construction Management, etc.)
• Minimum of five+ years’ experience in a corporate real estate environment
• Possesses strong analytical skills and the ability to develop conclusions and recommendations
• Maintains a working knowledge of CAFM software, space management systems and relational database functionality.
• Demonstrates proficiency in architectural and engineering drawings, concepts & design
• Experienced in managing projects of varied scope and complexity
• Proficient in MS Office Suite software applications
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to build strong relationships with internal and external partners to deliver effective services
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills
• Assumes ownership of requests in order to ensure successful completion
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to handle concurrent projects with minimal supervision and direction

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.

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