Occupancy Planner EMEA

Headquarters: GBR-HOME-United Kingdom URL: http://jll.com JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Occupancy Planner, EMEAPosition OverviewJLL is seeking a skilled Strategic Occupancy Consultant to join our dynamic team.  In this role, you will strategically manage workspace utilisation, develop occupancy scenarios, and support clients in optimising their real estate portfolios. The role in part of the EMEA variable team that executes short to mid-term projects for a wide variety of real estate clients. This role demands the strategic acumen of a senior workplace strategist combined with the technical precision of an occupancy planner.This role is a remote role, UK based with travel to client sites nationally may be required. The role will report to the regional Occupancy Planning Manager in EMEA. The successful candidate will have a strong combination of Workplace and/or Occupancy Planning experience, have excellent occupancy data analytic capabilities and be able to develop tactical and strategic space planning solutions for a variety of clients. Key ResponsibilitiesParticipate in business unit engagements addressing the future of work, return to office, portfolio optimizationServe as single point of contact for space questions: manage and resolve space requestsGather space requirements and scope based on customer needs, coordinating requirements across different business unitsInteract with client stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership (CEO, CFO, CHRO, COO)Create blocking and stacking plans using Excel, AutoCAD, PowerPoint, and other presentation toolsDevelop migration strategies and scenario plans for client relocationsSupport strategic data collection processes and requirements gatheringCreate space optimization and restacking plans based on business needsAnalyze supply/demand data and translate findings into actionable comparisonsCollect business requirements and identify gaps within existing spacesPerform detailed demand analysis and capacity requirements with gap analysisDevelop test-fits incorporating client programming and workplace guidelinesApply furniture standards and workplace design principles across projectsManage client relationships and deliver exceptional serviceBenchmark current spaces against other internal sites and utilise wider JLL research and data base to identify improvement opportunities related to space usage, and  improvements client can make as part of the project Develop scenario and occupancy plans leveraging deep understanding of space supply and demand and utilising client databaseAct as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on workplace programsUse creative and analytical thinking to aggregate data from multiple sources and generate solution options for occupancy problemsEnsure all seat assignments comply with regulations for personnel adjacency and deliver timely resolution of non-compliant assignmentsPrepare and update project status reports on actual versus projected seat demand at building levelInterpret qualitative and quantitative research data and synthesize into meaningful and actionable resultsParticipate in business unit engagements addressing the future of work, return to office, portfolio optimizationServe as single point of contact for space questions: manage and resolve space requestsGather space requirements and scope based on customer needs, coordinating requirements across different business unitsInteract with client stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership (CEO, CFO, CHRO, COO)Required Skills & QualificationsBachelor’s degree required, 6+ years’ related experience within occupancy planning, workplace strategy, architecture, consulting, corporate real estate, interior design, organizational development, communications or change management roles.Strong analytical ability to collect, analyse, and interpret complex dataWorking knowledge of desk-sharing concepts and methodologiesUnderstanding of mobile or collaborative workplace design trendsProficiency in AutoCAD, PowerPoint, Excel and space planning softwarePreferred: Proficient in CAFM/IWMS database systems (FMS, Tririga, Archibus, or similar)Understanding of workplace design principles and furniture systemsExperience with strategic scenario planning and migration planningKnowledge of space programming and test-fit developmentExcellent client management and communication skillsImpeccable and concise communication and presentation skills, verbal and writtenStr