Senior Real Estate & Construction Specialist

About the role

Talabat is looking for a Senior Real Estate & Construction Specialist to lead end‑to‑end site management for its dark‑kitchen network. You will be the main liaison between Talabat and landlords, ensuring that new locations are identified, negotiated, and built to support rapid delivery operations.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct market research and scouting to build a pipeline of high‑potential sites for dark‑kitchen facilities.
• Lead commercial negotiations, draft and finalize Letters of Intent and lease agreements.
• Collaborate with legal, finance and procurement teams to secure approvals, manage CAPEX/OPEX and ensure compliance.
• Support construction and facilities teams during fit‑out, monitor progress, and resolve site‑specific issues.
• Interpret architectural layouts and blueprints to verify that build‑outs match lease terms and budgets.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial real estate, retail expansion or property acquisition.
• Experience in food & beverage, dark‑kitchen or quick‑commerce environments is a strong plus.
• Proven track record of negotiating commercial leases and managing complex property deals.
• Strong organizational and project‑management abilities.

Required skills

• Negotiation
• Market analysis
• Project management
• Lease agreement drafting
• Blueprint interpretation