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Senior Occupancy Planner

JLL


Job Location:

Kolkata - India

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 31 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 peopleand empowering them tothrive grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether youve got deep experience in commercial real estate skilled trades or technology or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

We are looking for a Senior Occupancy Planner to join our Occupancy Planning and Management team.


About JLL -

Were JLL - a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We shape the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients our people and our communities. As a Fortune 500 company we help real estate owners occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. We have operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of over 92000 individuals. We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is one where everyone succeeds. Thats why were committed to creating an environment where we all feel welcomed valued and empowered to achieve our full potential.


Find your next move at JLL and build a fulfilling career

At JLL we value what makes you unique and were committed to giving you the opportunity knowledge and tools to own your success. Explore opportunities to advance your career from within whether youre looking to move up broaden your experience or deepen your expertise.

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What this job involves:

As Senior Occupancy Planner you will support the clients occupancy strategy and space management within the framework of corporate workplace programs metrics and real estate strategy. Reporting to the Occupancy Planning Manager Lead in North America you will partner closely with the NA OP team and the clients GREF team driving integration. You will serve as the single point of contact for quality control in terms of consistency in planning processes procedures and protocols solutions for your portfolio. You will understand the real estate strategy for all buildings and businesses in your portfolio acting as the main point of contact for occupancy planning initiatives and their implementation focused on EMEA & APAC regions and support the global portfolio when needed.

What your day-to-day will look like:

  • Apply and validate headcount projections by business unit to analyze the clients portfolio and identify opportunities to optimize space.
  • Develop occupancy scenarios to support business and GREF requirements analyze occupancy and attendance metrics.
  • Track and report projected versus actual headcount by organization developing city and site-specific occupancy strategies with GREF Leadership and occupancy planning.
  • Report current capacity collect preliminary program requirements for each organization and team and develop migration plans and sequencing of org-level moves.
  • Develop stacking diagrams of current and future state based on headcount forecasts obtain organizational alignment on migration and stacking plans by partnering with client occupancy planning and coordinate scope and phasing schedules for project implementation.
  • Create tests fit on AutoCAD when required.
  • Utilizing a CAFM/IWMS database managing allocations and maintaining data accuracy.
  • Recommend and apply space policies standards procedures and protocols educate and ensure compliance on planning and space policies and report and maintain quarterly org-level space allocation plans for a yearly allocations issue.
  • Review virtual Site Audit Data (including seat assignments occupancy vacancy labs) and partner Facilities and SDI contacts for validation needs and timing.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree
  • 5-8 years of experience in a corporate real estate environment
  • Previous experience in space/occupancy planning.
  • Demonstrated expertise in relationship-building and management with the ability to work collaboratively across all organizational levels handle sensitive information with discretion and sustain positive working relationships while supporting team objectives.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUP complex calculations) and understanding of floor plans. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to consolidate data and floor plans into clear PowerPoint presentations along with experience in CAFM/IWMS software.
  • Strong presentation active listening and effective communication skills across diverse audiences.
  • Familiar with AI tools and integrating them into daily workflows and deliverables.
  • Ability to thrive in dynamic and ambiguous work settings.

Location:

On-site Kolkata WB

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

At JLL we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities we analyze your application for relevant skills experiences and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role yourepursuing.

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Senior IC


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