space planning jobs
Space planning is a discipline that falls between the interior design and facilities management sectors – it’s focused on the designing and strategic planning of offices, which work for their users. Whether working client side or for a specialist consultancy, space planning jobs are varied and offer a breadth of challenges.
Qualifications and routes into corporate space planning vary. Typically you will see candidates entering the field out of interior design or architectural careers in corporate design. An understanding of corporate space, CAD skills and a strong analytical skill set are common features in positions across the space planning market. Typical qualifications include BA Interior Design/Architecture or Diploma/city and guilds.
Communication and design skills for space planning jobs
Employers looking to hire for space planner jobs place a strong requirement on communication skills, design ability (analysing space requirements and formulating creative solutions), technical skills (AutoCAD and a knowledge of CAFM software) and people management skills.
Corporate space planning is a broad market and there is an array of development opportunity for people within the industry. Space planners require a broad skill set and therefore the role offers plenty of scope, development and opportunity. Development is largely based around the size and scale of organization you are working for or representing.
Typical job titles you will see include:
- Technician: CAD based role and fairly entry level
- Space planner: developing of space layouts
- CAD project analyst
- CAD Manager: systems development and optimization
- Feasibility manager
- Property analyst
- Moves and changes manager
- Strategic space planner
Continue your search for architecture jobs or contact your local Hays office to discuss our current space planning jobs in your area.
