Space Planner - EMEA

Job Introduction

We’re looking for a proactive and detail‑driven Space Planner to join our team and support a major EMEA‑wide contract. In this role, you’ll manage space planning projects from initial brief through to completion, using data analysis, workplace insights, and creative problem‑solving to design and optimise effective workplace layouts.

As the first point of contact for space planning needs, you’ll collaborate closely with clients, site teams, designers, architects, and a wide range of stakeholders. Your ability to understand requirements, translate them into practical solutions, and present clear data, reports, and design outputs will be essential to your success.

You’ll also maintain accurate space data and may support additional activities such as occupancy planning, space utilisation studies, and other client‑driven tasks as they arise.

This is a remote role open to applicants across the UK and Ireland, with travel required to client sites and locations across the EMEA region.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

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Main Responsibilities 

• Ability to identify opportunities for optimization of workspaces
• Analyze data from various sources.
• Create and communicate new floor plans while ensuring optimal department adjacencies.
• Consideration of accessibility and sustainability strategy in application to space design
• Identify and resolve design issues.
• Prepare and present reports.
• Support project implementation.
• Maintain design documentation.
• Ensure drawings conform to regulations.
• Maintain floorplans and building information accuracy.
• Coordinate with Global Workplace Services for reporting requirements.
• Source and report reliable headcount/occupancy data.
• Manage and interpret data for insights.
• Produce business intelligence reports.
• Able to visualize complex data in a simple format.

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements 

 The Ideal Candidate 

• Experience in space/occupancy planning & design.
• Strong understanding of spatial planning principles.
• Analytical, able to identify occupancy trends, knowledge of current trends in space planning.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for effective and aesthetic spaces.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• Proactive and collaborative team player with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects consistently.
• Report writing experience.
• Strong organizational and technical skills (incl. AutoCAD, MS Office)

Package Description

Competitive salary depending on salary 

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. 

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. 

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. 

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.  

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.