Sr. Specialist Real Estate & Construction

talabat; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Talabat is seeking a Sr Specialist Real Estate & Construction to manage end-to-end site processes from scouting to lease negotiations and serve as primary liaison with landlords across locations. You will collaborate with legal, finance, procurement and construction teams to ensure compliant, on-budget delivery and proactive landlord relationships.

3+ years in commercial real estate, retail expansion, property acquisition, or a similar role; F&B, dark kitchens, or quick-commerce expansion

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to structure favorable lease terms.
• Ability to manage relationships with landlords, brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent cross-functional communication across legal, finance, procurement and construction.
• Proactive issue resolution and real estate problem solving across departments.

Responsibilities

• Market research to identify high-potential neighborhoods and properties for new dark kitchen facilities.
• Analyze delivery zones, demographic data and competitor density to validate site viability.
• Lead commercial negotiations with landlords and brokers; draft LOIs.
• Partner with legal to draft, review and finalize lease agreements ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with finance to develop business cases and track CAPEX/OPEX.
• Coordinate with procurement and construction teams for vendor onboarding and fit-out materials.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

The Sr Specialist Real Estate amp Construction is responsible for end-to-end site management from scouting and lease negotiation to serving as the primary point of contact between Talabat and its landlords across all locations This individual will work closely with internal stakeholders across business functions to ensure real estate solutions align with operational needs and landlord relationships are proactively managed This role requires strong negotiation skills relationship management and an ability to troubleshoot real estate-related issues across departments

What s On Your Plate

Location Scouting amp Market Analysis

• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify high-potential neighborhoods and properties for new dark kitchen facilities
• Analyze delivery zones demographic data and competitor density to validate site viability
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective sites through direct outreach brokers and real estate networks

Deal Structuring amp Negotiation

• Lead commercial negotiations with landlords property managers and brokers to secure favorable lease terms and conditions
• Draft review and finalize Letters of Intent LOIs

Legal

Partner with internal and external legal counsel to draft review and execute lease agreements ensuring compliance and risk mitigation

Finance

Work closely with the finance team to develop business cases secure budget approvals and track project CAPEX and OPEX

Procurement

Coordinate with procurement to align on vendor onboarding equipment sourcing and fit-out materials needed for the new locations Act as the primary point of contact for these departments removing roadblocks and driving tasks to completion to get things done

Construction amp Project Shadowing

• Shadow and support the internal Construction and Facilities teams during the project execution and fit-out phases
• Monitor site progress ensuring build-outs align with the agreed-upon lease terms timelines and budgets
• Act as a liaison between landlords and our construction teams to quickly resolve any site-specific issues or delays during the build
• Proficient in interpreting architectural layouts and blueprints

3+ years of experience in commercial real estate, retail expansion, property acquisition, or a similar role. Experience in Food & Beverage (F&B), dark kitchens, or quick-commerce expansion is a massive plus.Negotiation Skills: Proven track record of successfully negotiating commercial leases and navigating complex property deals.Project Management: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple site acquisitions and build-outs simultaneously.Cross-Functional Fluency: Strong ability to communicate effectively with legal, finance, and construction teams translating real estate jargon into actionable business steps.