Workplace Strategy & Design Consultant

CBRE, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in commercial real estate services is seeking a Workplace Strategy Consultant to develop strategic workplace briefs for various projects. The role involves analyzing data, coordinating with stakeholders, and delivering tailored workplace concepts. Applicants should possess strong design skills, market knowledge, and project management experience. This position offers an opportunity to help organizations optimize their workplace environments through innovative solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing workplace strategies aligned to business needs.
• Proven ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative research.
• Experience in managing concurrent projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategic workplace briefs.
• Conduct and analyze data from surveys and studies.
• Work with stakeholders to align project outcomes with business drivers.

Skills

Design / CAD skills

Strong understanding of best practices

Change management principles

Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Negotiation and stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Job description

The Workplace Strategy Consultant will lead the development of a strategic workplace brief for small and large-scale workplace projects. This includes the coordination and undertaking of strategic data gathering exercise of the physical, cultural and technological aspects of a working environment, the analysis, presentation of these results. Working closely with key stakeholders and project teams the information gathered will be translated into a meaningful concept, space budget and ultimate client brief that aligns with business drivers and supports the different workstyles of the organisation. The Workplace Strategy Consultant is required to work effectively at all levels of the organisation and confidently influence others, including executive leadership, towards a common vision. At the heart of this role is a pro‑active, client focused approach, where the ability to communicate and partner with multiple stakeholders is crucial. The role is "hands on" and will require demonstrable project and change management experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Single point of contact for all workplace strategy related issues – key interface for client and project team.
• Design and deliver visioning sessions, workshops and focus groups, proposals and reports.
• Conduct and analyse quantitative and qualitative data from research such as surveys and utilisation studies.
• Determine spatial requirements and develop space budgets, with understanding of building code and occupational standards.
• Understand and apply building regulations and occupational standards.
• Synthesize research from internal and external sources into a workplace brief.
• Develop workplace guidelines, planning and design experience / knowledge base.

What You’ll Need:

• Design / CAD skills and the ability to read, review and mine all types of drawing information for key metrics.
• Strong understanding of current best practices and trends in the workplace and other architecture and design fields.
• Appreciation of change management principles.
• Ability to multi‑task on concurrent projects under tight time frames.
• High level of initiative, self‑motivation, resourcefulness and patience.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Comfortable translating large data sets into compelling findings.
• Ability to present and articulate ideas and analyses.
• Clear understanding of best practice and regulatory requirements around building occupancy.
• Practical hands‑on experience profiling a business and developing a workplace strategy aligned to business need.
• Evidence of knowledge or experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods, agile/flexible/activity‑based working concept design, space budgeting, test‑fit creation and oversight, workplace concept/guideline development, and using technology as an enabler.
• Soft skills for gaining business buy‑in, stakeholder management, relationship building, confident client conversations, selling the workplace proposition and handling resistance around proposed change.
• Strong commercial acumen and business development experience (for higher grade positions).
• Experience in scoping, pricing, pitching, winning and delivering projects (for higher grade positions).
• Beneficial to have experience in a specific sector (if recruited with specific sector in mind).
• People management experience (for higher grade positions).

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 realise 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.

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