Sr. Specialist Real Estate & Construction

Role Overview

Sr. Specialist Real Estate & Construction at Delivery Hero (Talabat). This is an end-to-end site management role responsible for scouting, lease negotiation, and landlord relationship management across all locations.

Company Overview

Talabat is part of Delivery Hero Group, the world's pioneering local delivery platform. Delivery Hero operates in around 65 countries worldwide and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The company has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Role Purpose

To deliver end-to-end real estate solutions that align operational needs with landlord requirements, from site identification through construction completion. This role serves as the primary point of contact between Talabat and landlords, managing relationships proactively while working across internal functions to remove roadblocks and drive project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Location Scouting & 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 & 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).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal and external legal counsel to draft, review, and execute lease agreements, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Work closely with the finance team to develop business cases, secure budget approvals, and track project CAPEX and OPEX.
• Coordinate with procurement to align on vendor onboarding, equipment sourcing, and fit-out materials needed for new locations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for legal, finance, and procurement departments, removing roadblocks and driving tasks to completion.

Construction & Project Oversight

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

Qualifications & Experience

• 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 highly valued.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven track record of successfully negotiating commercial leases and navigating complex property deals.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple site acquisitions and build-outs simultaneously.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with legal, finance, and construction teams, translating real estate jargon into actionable business steps.