Occupancy & Workspace Strategy Lead

JLL; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking an Occupancy and Workspace Workstream Lead for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on optimizing the client’s real estate portfolio by leading occupancy planning, analyzing space utilization, and driving workplace transformation initiatives in alignment with Vision 2030.

You will manage data gathering, baseline establishment, and cross-functional coordination with technology and facilities teams to deliver space solutions across multiple sites in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Interior Design, Facilities Management, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Advanced degree or professional certifications (LEED, IFMA, CoreNet Global) preferred.
• 5-7 years of progressive occupancy planning, space management, workplace strategy, or corporate real estate experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Experience in or with organizations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or broader GCC region strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Occupancy and Workspace Workstream for the client's account in KSA, serving as the primary point of contact for occupancy planning and space optimization.
• Gather, validate, and establish baseline occupancy and workspace data across the KSA office portfolio.
• Coordinate with the Technology Team on deployment and optimization of the MREF Platform Module for Occupancy & Space Management.
• Establish and maintain space budgets, stack plans, and test fits for office buildings.
• Collaborate with portfolio management, data analytics and technology teams to provide integrated insights for space decisions.
• Identify space opportunities and scenario planning to balance cost efficiency and employee experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate or related field

LEED/IFMA/CoreNet Global certifications preferred

Tools

MREF Platform

Job description

JLL is seeking an Occupancy and Workspace Workstream Lead for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on optimizing the client’s real estate portfolio by leading occupancy planning, analyzing space utilization, and driving workplace transformation initiatives in alignment with Vision 2030.

You will manage data gathering, baseline establishment, and cross-functional coordination with technology and facilities teams to deliver space solutions across multiple sites in Saudi Arabia.