Junior Space Planner

OBI is looking for a Junior Space Planner to join our growing team and support the fast paced Transactions department. If you’ve got experience producing commercial officespace plans and you’re ready to hit the ground running, this role gives you the chance towork at the heart of Manchester’s office market, helping clients visualise their futureworkspace and supporting deals from first viewing to final signature.

You’ll be producing a steady stream of space plans and test-fits, working closely with ourAgents and Workplace team, and contributing to brochures, pitches, and leasingcampaigns. It’s a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves problem-solving, layoutdesign, and working in a dynamic, commercial environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Producing fast, accurate 2D space plans and test-fits for active deals.
• Translating client briefs into clear, functional layouts that support decision-making.
• Working closely with the Transactions team to understand client needs and building constraints.
• Updating plans for brochures, marketing packs, and leasing campaigns.
• Supporting early RIBA Stage 1–2 feasibility and concept layouts when needed.
• Contributing to pitches, viewings, and negotiations with confident, well-presented plans.
• Managing multiple requests at pace and maintaining high accuracy.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience producing commercial office space plans
• Ability to interpret briefs and quickly turn them into clear layouts.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under time pressure.
• A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team.
• Great communication skills and confidence working with agents and designers.
• SketchUp, Revit, Autocad, or Adobe Creative Suite experience.

How You’ll Fit With OBI

• People First — You’ll create layouts that genuinely improve how teams work.
• Be Bold — You’ll bring fresh ideas and help clients see new possibilities.
• Do What’s Right — You’ll deliver reliable, accurate plans that support good decisions.
• One Team — You’ll collaborate across Transactions, Workplace, and Building teams.
• Make It Happen — You’ll respond quickly, adapt fast, and help get deals over the line.

Why Join OBI?

You’ll be part of a high-energy, supportive team working on some of the most exciting

office projects in Manchester. You’ll grow your skills, gain exposure to the commercial

property world, and play a key role in helping clients shape their future workspaceTips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall.

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