Strategic Real Estate & Infrastructure Leader

Deliveryhero; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Deliveryhero seeks a Head of Real Estate in Saudi Arabia to lead strategy, development and operations of a growing real estate portfolio including offices, warehouses and commercial locations. You will drive site acquisition, leasing, engineering design, construction delivery and facilities management across multi-site operations.

The role requires 12+ years in real estate development, construction management or related fields, with strong leadership and proven delivery of major infrastructure

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in real estate development, construction management, engineering, or infrastructure operations.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in tendering, procurement, and contractor management.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction, and facilities.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, engineering systems, and building regulation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's 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

Leadership

Real estate strategy

Tendering & procurement

Contractor management

Budgeting & ROI

Cross-functional leadership

Facilities management

Engineering governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate

Job description

Deliveryhero seeks a Head of Real Estate in Saudi Arabia to lead strategy, development and operations of a growing real estate portfolio including offices, warehouses and commercial locations. You will drive site acquisition, leasing, engineering design, construction delivery and facilities management across multi-site operations.

The role requires 12+ years in real estate development, construction management or related fields, with strong leadership and proven delivery of major infrastructure