Occupancy Planner

Cushman & Wakefield; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in London seeks an Occupancy Planner to oversee and provide tactical occupancy planning expertise in space demand, capacity and planning for a client portfolio. You will handle day-to-day change requests, project support, and maintain occupancy analytics across regions.

The role requires a degree in a related field, 5+ years in corporate real estate, strong analytical abilities and proficiency with CAFM software and space management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum of five+ years’ experience in a corporate real estate environment.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite software applications.
• Strong analytical, presentation and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day change requests, project space planning and solution development.
• Client relationship management and project coordination.
• Site strategy support related to space and occupancy analysis.
• Develop current and forecasted Stack Plans and space plans.
• Monitor demand/supply against the approved plan and support workplace strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Relationship building

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

CAFM software

Space management systems

Relational databases

AutoCAD/ architectural drawings

Job description

About Cushman & Wakefield

Job Title

Occupancy Planner

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.

Job Description

Occupancy Planner

Global Occupier Services

London

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.

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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