Occupancy Planner

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Occupancy Planner
**Location**: MEPZ, Tambaram, Chennai
**Work Model**: 6 Days Work from Office
**Department**: Corporate Real Estate / Workplace Strategy
About the Role
Are you passionate about designing efficient, people-centric workspaces? Join JLL as an Occupancy Planner and help shape the future of our corporate real estate portfolio. This role blends strategic foresight with hands-on execution to ensure our spaces support business growth, employee well-being, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning
Develop and implement long-term occupancy strategies aligned with business growth and talent needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast headcount and space demand.
Conduct portfolio analysis to identify opportunities for space optimization, consolidation, or expansion.
Tactical Execution
Create block and stack plans to allocate space based on team adjacency and functional requirements.
Prepare test fits and layout drawings using AutoCAD to evaluate feasibility of space changes.
Manage workspace requests including new hires, team expansions, and relocations.
Data & Reporting
Maintain accurate occupancy data in CAFM/IWMS systems.
Generate reports and dashboards on space utilization, vacancy, and occupancy metrics.
Move & Change Management
Develop move plans and coordinate internal relocations and restacks.
Partner with Facilities, IT, and vendors to execute changes with mínimal disruption.
Educate stakeholders on space policies and standards.
Stakeholder Engagement
Facilitate discussions, present findings, and gain alignment on proposed solutions.
QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Real Estate, Facilities Management, or related field.
5-10 years of experience in occupancy planning or corporate real estate.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, CAFM/IWMS platforms (e.g., Archibus, Tririga), Power BI, and Excel (pivot tables, formulas).
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
Familiarity with office furniture systems and collaborative workplace design.
Preferred CertificationsCoreNet Global MCR
IFMA CFM
PMP
Why Join JLL?At JLL, we believe in shaping a better world of work. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact through smart space planning, we’d love to hear from you.
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL
- We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.