Job Title

Chinese speaking Space Planner

Job Description Summary

The Space Planner is responsible for delivering strategic and tactical space planning services that align with the clientâ™s workplace standards, business objectives, and operational needs. This role involves collaborating with internal departments and external partners to develop efficient, cost-effective, and compliant space solutions that support both current and future occupancy requirements.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Space Planning & Management

• Interpret and apply the Clientâ™s Design Standards Manual to ensure alignment with corporate design and business goals.
• Analyse business unit space programming data and develop efficient layouts based on specific building parameters.
• Prepare space plans and test fits to support informed decision-making by business units.
• Develop space plans for existing spaces, considering capacity, layout, and traffic flow.
• Provide space analysis and programming to support strategic planning and occupancy efficiency.
• Ensure all space plans conform to client standards and applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, and EHS policies.
• Support systems furniture layouts and evaluate reuse versus new procurement in collaboration with procurement teams.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work with internal departments to understand space needs and assist in completing space application forms within required timelines.
• Present space planning options to business units and stakeholders for review and approval.
• Collaborate with external architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure alignment with project needs and space plans.
• Obtain necessary approvals from Facilities and business unit executives before implementation.

Project & Administrative Support

• Review schematic design, design development, and construction drawings to ensure alignment with approved space plans.
• Assist in organizing meetings, preparing meeting minutes, and generating reports and presentations summarizing space planning activities.
• Maintain accurate records of all space planning projects and ensure transition of completed plans into the CAFM system.

Site & Portfolio Support

• Develop and maintain detailed site maps including building information, floor plans, workstation counts, room layouts, and site imagery.
• Provide preliminary space planning solutions to support new office selection or optimization of existing leased spaces.
• Ensure all proposed solutions are feasible, cost-effective, and implementable.

Best Practices & Innovation

• Apply industry best practices and leverage insights from other accounts to continuously improve space planning services.
• Review interior and exterior signage applications to ensure alignment with brand and marketing guidelines.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Proven experience in space planning, workplace strategy, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of architectural layouts, building codes, and workplace design standards.
• Proficiency in space planning tools and CAFM systems.
• Fluent in English and in Chinese.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

INCO: âœCushman & Wakefieldâ