Manager Real Estate

Delivery Hero; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery platform is seeking a Real Estate Manager to lead site acquisition, manage a dedicated team, and ensure compliance with operational needs. This role is vital for supporting expansion and maintaining efficient processes in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess strong collaborative skills and relevant real estate experience, preferably in multi-market settings.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in real estate or leasing.
• Experience managing junior team members preferred.
• Strong understanding of lease terms and site acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of site acquisitions and relocations.
• Manage a team of 3–4 real estate associates.
• Maintain real estate dashboards and report to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Job description

About the opportunity

What’s on Your Plate?

Real Estate Strategy & Execution

• Lead the execution of new site acquisitions, renewals, and relocations in line with business needs.

• Align with functional teams (e.g., logistics, q-commerce, offices) to validate space requirements and timelines.

• Conduct market-level due diligence and location assessments to support data-driven decisions.

Team Management

• Manage and support a team of 3–4 real estate associates across different markets.

• Provide guidance on prioritization, deal structuring, and problem-solving.

• Review team pipeline and ensure timely movement of all leads across intake, approvals, and contracting.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with legal, finance, procurement, and facilities to streamline lease and fit-out processes.

• Track performance metrics (e.g., time-to-sign, cost per sqm) and flag risks or blockers early.

• Ensure documentation and compliance standards are met for internal governance reviews.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain updated real estate dashboards and lead regular reporting to internal stakeholders.

• Support the development of market plans and space strategies in collaboration with the Real Estate Lead.

• Prepare briefs, presentations, and recommendations for new or strategic sites.

What did we order?

• 4–6 years of experience in real estate, leasing, or network expansion (experience in fast-paced, multi-market environments preferred).

• Prior experience managing junior team members or project teams.

• Strong understanding of lease terms, due diligence, and site acquisition processes.

• Confident communicator and effective cross-functional collaborator.

• Highly organized with strong follow-through and a bias for action.

Who we are

talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.