Occupancy Planner

CBRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks an Occupancy Planner to provide space planning, data mining, reporting, and interpretation of occupancy metrics for a client.

This role supports Moves, Additions and Changes, focusing on space design, planning, and collaboration with vendors and project management. Responsibilities include reviewing space requirements, creating block plans, producing client-ready drawings, and forecasting occupancy trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with up to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Certification in Corporate Real Estate, LEED, or Facilities Management preferred.
• Experience analyzing information and making judgments using standard practices.

Responsibilities

• Review space requirements and provide conceptual plans and recommendations to the real estate team or stakeholders.
• Assist with creating block or stack plans and move lists.
• Produce drawings and presentations for internal stakeholders and client-facing steering committee meetings for review and feedback.
• Collaborate with team members to gain business intelligence including move/relocation sequencing and execution.
• Attend client meetings, draft meeting minutes, and obtain approvals to proceed when required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CRE/LEED/FM certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Occupancy Planner, you will provide space planning, data mining, reporting, and interpretation of space planning metrics for a small to medium-sized client's needs.

This job is part of the Moves, Additions and Changes function. They are responsible for building space design, construction, and moving services.

What You’ll Do:

• Review space requirements and provide conceptual plans and recommendations to the real estate team or stakeholders.
• Assist with creating block or stack plans and move lists.
• Produce drawings and presentations for internal stakeholders and client-facing steering committee meetings for review and feedback.
• Collaborate with other team members to gain business intelligence including move and relocation sequencing and execution.
• Attend client meetings, draft meeting minutes, and obtain approvals to proceed when required.
• May attend space walks for validation and update of occupancy metrics.
• Responsible for entering and maintaining occupancy data within the system of record.
• Prepare forecasts and evaluate space planning trends in general business conditions.
• Conduct interviews and discussions with clients to gather, coordinate and synthesize project requirements, and functional, operational, and cultural issues.
• Partner with Architectural Vendors and Project Management to investigate code requirements and city or county permits when moving or reconfiguring office space.
• Facilitate post-occupancy support and reviews to ensure deliverables were executed and client’s expectations were met.
• Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Impact the quality of own work.
• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with up to 3 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Certification in Corporate Real Estate, LEED, or Facilities Management preferred.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.