Senior Occupancy Planner

CBRE; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate management firm is looking for a Senior Occupancy Planner in London. The role involves providing space planning, collaborating with stakeholders, and managing occupancy data for high-profile clients. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, along with strong organizational and mathematical skills. Join a dynamic team that values respect, integrity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to solve slightly complex problems.
• Ability to apply judgment using technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide space planning and recommendations to real estate teams.
• Manage space validation and occupancy metrics.
• Collaborate with team members for move and relocation plans.

Skills

Organizational skills

Advanced math skills

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Senior Occupancy Planner

Job ID 234719

Posted 04-Sep-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Building Management, Workplace Strategy

Location(s) London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Occupancy Planner to join our team in London, for our highly regarded global client.

As a CBRE Occupancy Sr. Planner, you will provide space planning, data mining, reporting, and interpretation of space planning metrics for large and high-profile clients’ 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 and high-profile stakeholders.
• Create block or stack plans, charters, and move lists.
• Produce complex drawings and presentations for internal stakeholders and client-facing steering committee meetings for review and feedback. Involve project management staff as appropriate for move and construction services.
• Collaborate with other team members to gain business intelligence including move and relocation sequencing and execution.
• Conduct evaluation and review of work area affected by move planning to ensure that current location(s) and office availability at destination location(s) is reflected accurately.
• Manage space walks for validation and update of occupancy metrics.
• Responsible for reviewing 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 client(s) to gather, coordinate and synthesize project requirements, and functional, operational, and cultural issues.
• Liaise with Change Management teams as needed.
• Make recommendations and implement necessary space planning code changes and/or requirements and updates.
• Facilitate post-occupancy support and reviews to ensure deliverables were executed and client’s expectations were met.
• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• Ability to review possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

About us

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)

As one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.

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.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)