Occupancy Planner

Cushman & Wakefield; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Occupancy Planner to join their Global Occupier Services team. This position requires overseeing space utilization across client portfolios, guiding strategic planning for offices. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, significant experience in corporate real estate, and a collaborative spirit. Join a leading firm that values diversity and inclusion, providing services that enhance the workplace experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in corporate real estate.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Proficient in managing projects of varied scope.

Responsibilities

• Oversee occupancy planning, including project space planning and client coordination.
• Analyze demand/supply information for effective space utilization.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve employee experience.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Relationship Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field

Tools

CAFM Software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Occupancy Planner

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Occupancy Planner

Global Occupier Services

London / Budapest / Poland / Remote

Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, helping clients transform the way people work, shop, and live. The firm’s 52,000 employees in more than 60 countries provide deep local and global insights that create significant value for occupiers and investors around the world. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest commercial real estate services firms with revenues of $5 billion across core services of agency leasing, asset services, capital markets, facilities services (branded C&W Services), global occupier services, investment management (branded DTZ Investors), tenant representation, and valuations & advisory.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupancy Planner to join our market-leading Global Occupier Services team. This is predominantly a remote position, based from one of our dedicated offices in London, Budapest or Warsaw.

We are looking for this person to oversee and provide tactical occupancy planning expertise in supply, capacity and demand of our Client’s portfolio of space within a specific geographic region.

Principle Responsibilities:

Activities will consist of day-to-day change requests, project space planning, solution development and project support including:

• Client relationship management 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

Education and Experience:

• 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)
• 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 communication, 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

We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We firmly believe that our diversity enhances our team's capabilities, leading to improved decision-making, innovation, and business outcomes. If you have any reservations about applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to your local recruiter for additional information

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