Head of Real Estate

About the role

Hungerstation, part of the Delivery Hero Group, is looking for a Head of Real Estate in Riyadh. The role leads the strategy, development and management of the company's real estate portfolio and physical infrastructure, covering site acquisition, leasing, engineering design, construction delivery and ongoing facilities operations across offices, operational sites, warehouses and commercial locations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the real estate strategy aligned with long-term business growth and operational needs
• Identify, evaluate and secure new sites, including lease negotiations, acquisitions and renewals
• Lead construction and capital development projects from planning and design to execution and handover
• Oversee architectural design, civil engineering, structural works and MEP systems, ensuring projects are on time, within budget and meet engineering and safety standards
• Set engineering specifications, construction standards and technical governance frameworks
• Manage contractor selection, tendering and vendor negotiations through structured RFP processes, and run procurement governance and contractor performance management
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, zoning regulations, safety and environmental standards
• Oversee facilities management, utilities, HVAC, building maintenance and preventive maintenance programs
• Manage capital expenditure budgets and monitor project financial performance, including ROI analysis and cost optimization
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and build scalable processes for infrastructure management
• Manage relationships with landlords, developers, contractors, consultants and government authorities, and introduce automation, smart building and energy-efficient systems

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Real Estate or a related field
• 12+ years of experience in real estate development, construction management, engineering or infrastructure operations
• Proven track record delivering large-scale construction or infrastructure projects
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction and facilities

Required skills

• Tendering, procurement and contractor management
• Construction processes, engineering systems and building regulations
• Preferred: Master's degree, PMP, RICS or Chartered Engineer certification, logistics facilities experience, financial modeling and capital planning, familiarity with sustainability and energy-efficient building standards