Head of Real Estate & Infrastructure

Delivery Hero; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hungerstation, part of the Delivery Hero Group, seeks a Headof Real Estate in Riyadh to lead strategy, development, and management of the real estate portfolio and facilities across offices, warehouses, and sites. The role requires steering site acquisition, architectural and MEP oversight, and ensuring projects meet safety and budget standards.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years in real estate or infrastructure operations, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of regulatory building codes.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in real estate development or infrastructure operations.
• Strong tendering, procurement, and contractor management skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction and facilities.
• Understanding of construction processes and building regulations.
• Ability to manage complex budgets and capital expenditure.

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 end-to-end construction and capital development projects from planning and design to execution and handover.
• Oversee architectural design, civil engineering, structural works, and MEP systems across all projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to engineering and safety standards.
• Establish engineering specifications, construction standards, and technical governance frameworks.
• Manage contractor selection, tendering processes, and vendor negotiations through structured RFP processes.
• Implement strong procurement governance and contractor performance management systems.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, zoning regulations, safety requirements, and environmental standards.
• Oversee ongoing facilities management including utilities, HVAC systems, building maintenance, and operational reliability.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs and asset lifecycle management for all facilities.
• Develop and manage capital expenditure budgets for real estate development and infrastructure investments.
• Monitor project financial performance including ROI analysis, cost optimization, and budget controls.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams including real estate managers, engineers, construction managers, and facilities teams.
• Build scalable processes and operational standards for infrastructure management as the company grows.
• Manage relationships with landlords, developers, contractors, consultants, and government authorities.
• Implement risk management frameworks across construction projects and facility operations.
• Introduce modern infrastructure solutions including automation, smart building technologies, and energy-efficient systems.

Skills

Real estate development

Construction management

Engineering governance

Facilities management

Tendering & procurement

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Real Estate

Job description

Hungerstation, part of the Delivery Hero Group, seeks a Headof Real Estate in Riyadh to lead strategy, development, and management of the real estate portfolio and facilities across offices, warehouses, and sites. The role requires steering site acquisition, architectural and MEP oversight, and ensuring projects meet safety and budget standards.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years in real estate or infrastructure operations, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of regulatory building codes.