Senior Specialist Construction

About the role

Talabat, part of the Delivery Hero Group, is hiring a Senior Specialist Construction in Kuwait City. The specialist manages real estate and construction end-to-end, from scouting and lease negotiation to acting as the main point of contact with landlords across all locations. The role works closely with internal stakeholders so that real estate solutions match operational needs and landlord relationships are proactively managed.

Key responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from design through delivery, interpreting blueprints and specifications to meet standards and timelines, and coordinating consultants, contractors and suppliers
• Manage tenders for construction materials, equipment and services, analyse market pricing and negotiate contracts with vendors and contractors
• Negotiate leases with landlords, property managers and brokers, draft and finalise Letters of Intent, and coordinate with legal, finance, procurement and other teams
• Research potential locations for new dark kitchens, support lease negotiations and build a pipeline of prospective sites

Required profile

• Background in construction management, civil engineering or facilities engineering, with proven ability to manage complex construction projects
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in cloud kitchen operations, F&B logistics or similar high-volume food service facilities
• Experience managing tenders, analysing market pricing and negotiating with vendors and contractors
• Ability to read architectural blueprints, engineering drawings and construction specifications
• Familiarity with construction management software and project tracking tools
• Strong organisational skills and cross-functional communication; basic commercial real estate negotiation and site selection experience is a plus