Analyst - Space Planning (COR 567)

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development firm in Saudi Arabia is looking for an experienced professional to lead the planning and optimization of their corporate real estate portfolio. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in space planning and workplace strategy, with strong proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and Revit. Responsibilities include analyzing space utilization metrics, collaborating with HR and IT for optimal workplace design, and ensuring compliance with safety and sustainability standards. This role offers the opportunity to shape innovative workplace solutions in a fast-growing organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in corporate space planning or architectural design.
• Strong understanding of ergonomics and space utilization.
• Ability to develop long-term space strategies that maximize efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of corporate real estate.
• Conduct analysis of space utilization and occupancy trends.
• Drive end-to-end space planning processes from concept to implementation.

Skills

Data analytics

Visualization skills

Space planning

Workplace design principles

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Facilities Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

CAFM/IWMS systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and optimization corporate real estate portfolio to support rapid organizational growth.
• Develop and oversee workplace layouts, blocking, and stacking plans to accommodate future headcount and evolving team structures.
• Collaborate with business units to gather, analyze, and translate functional and operational requirements into space and design solutions.
• Conduct data-driven analysis of space utilization, occupancy trends, and employee workflows to inform strategic space decisions.
• Drive end-to-end space planning processes—from concept through implementation—including revisions and iterative layout adjustments.
• Partner with HR, IT, and Facilities to align workplace design with workforce planning, technology deployment, and employee experience objectives.
• Establish and maintain CAD and IWMS standards for accurate space data management and reporting.
• Work with external architects, designers, and consultants to ensure consistency with KDEA’s workplace design principles and brand identity.
• Ensure all designs comply with building codes, accessibility standards, and sustainability goals.
• Present proposals, floor plans, and utilization analyses to senior stakeholders for review and approval.
• Act as the subject matter expert in workplace design trends, innovative space utilization strategies, and hybrid work optimization.
• Strong data analytics and visualization skills; ability to interpret and communicate space metrics effectively using tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Proven ability to develop long-term space strategies that balance business growth, cost efficiency, and employee productivity.
• Strong understanding of workplace design principles, ergonomics, and the relationship between space and human performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Facilities Planning, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate space planning, workplace strategy, or architectural design, ideally within a large, fast-growing organization.
• Expert proficiency in space planning tools and software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, CAFM/IWMS systems).