Sr. Workplace Research and Strategy Consultant

CBRE Group, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Professional Development

Career Advancement

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Sunnyvale seeks a Sr. Workplace Research and Strategy Consultant to evaluate workplace performance and translate findings into actionable insights.

You will partner with Real Estate, Facilities, Workplace Experience, Design, and Technology teams to shape portfolio planning and operational excellence across a global portfolio. You will lead research studies, analyze occupancy trends, develop dashboards, and present findings to leadership while forecasting space needs aligned

Qualifications

• 5+ years in workplace strategy or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support workplace strategy, occupancy planning, and research across a global portfolio.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data analysis

Research methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree (see description)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Copilot

AI-enabled tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

About the Role

Join CBRE in supporting one of our clients in the technology sector. This role, based in Sunnyvale, will support workplace strategy and research initiatives that help shape the future of the employee experience and workplace environment.

As a CBRE Sr. Workplace Research and Strategy Consultant, you'll partner with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate workplace performance, conduct research studies, analyse occupancy and utilisation trends, and develop data-driven recommendations that inform real estate, design, workplace technology, and employee experience decisions.

You’ll play a key role in translating research findings into actionable insights that support portfolio planning, workplace innovation, and operational excellence across a global real estate portfolio.

What You'll Do:

• Support workplace strategy, occupancy planning, and workplace research initiatives across a global real estate portfolio.
• Conduct and support post-occupancy evaluations, pre-programming studies, workplace experiments, and workplace technology pilots.
• Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to understand workplace needs, space utilisation trends, and employee experience priorities.
• Coordinate research activities, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, observations, usability testing, participant outreach, and data collection efforts.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative workplace data to identify trends, opportunities, and actionable recommendations.
• Translate research findings into concise reports, executive presentations, dashboards, and stakeholder readouts.
• Develop workplace performance metrics and help evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and utilisation of workplace environments.
• Support workplace planning initiatives by forecasting space requirements and identifying solutions that align with business objectives.
• Maintain research repositories, project documentation, schedules, task trackers, and reporting tools to ensure projects remain on track.
• Create visual displays and presentations that communicate complex workplace and occupancy data in a clear and meaningful way.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Real Estate, Facilities, Workplace Experience, Design, and Technology teams.
• Support the evaluation of workplace technologies, employee experience programs, and operational initiatives.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Apply innovative and data-driven approaches to improve workplace performance, employee experience, and portfolio decision-making.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Planning, Environmental Design, Organisational Psychology, Social Sciences, Human Factors, Design Research, Statistics, or a related field preferred. In lieu of a degree, a combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in workplace strategy, workplace research, employee experience, design research, real estate, occupancy planning, organisa‑tional research, or a related field.
• Experience supporting qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method research projects.
• Knowledge of workplace research methodologies, including interviews, surveys, focus groups, observations, and usability testing.
• Strong project management and organisa‑tional skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience analysing and synthesising complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience developing executive-level presentations, reports, and stakeholder communications.
• Familiarity with workplace analytics, occupancy data, workplace technology, and employee experience programs preferred.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Copilot, AI-enabled research tools, workflow automation, or similar analytical platforms preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment supporting multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Must be authorised to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Why CBRE?

• Competitive Benefits: CBRE offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan starting the first day of the month following your start date.
• Professional Development: We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development through training programmes, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.
• Career Advancement: CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing ample opportunities for career progression and advancement within the company.