Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and built a platform for the region’s best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.
About the team
The Real Estate team at Careem is focused on securing, managing, and optimizing real estate assets across all our markets to support our growing infrastructure and operational needs. Based in Riyadh, this team plays a pivotal role in ensuring our physical spaces reflect our values, operational efficiency, and brand identity.
About the role
As a Real Estate Associate at Careem, you will support real estate planning, transaction execution, and asset management for our Saudi Arabia operations. You will work cross-functionally with stakeholders from Facilities, Legal, Finance, and Leadership to ensure that our spaces enable Careem to operate smoothly and scale efficiently.
What you'll do
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Assist in managing real estate transactions, including site selection, lease negotiations, and renewals
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Coordinate with legal teams to manage contracts and compliance
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Monitor and report on real estate metrics, occupancy costs, and key performance indicators
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Conduct market research to identify opportunities for cost savings or space optimization
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Collaborate with Facilities and Admin teams to support space planning and fit-outs
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Maintain accurate documentation and records of lease agreements and real estate assets
What you'll need
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1–3 years of experience in real estate, property management, or corporate leasing
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Strong analytical skills and experience with Excel and reporting tools
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Arabic
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Knowledge of real estate laws and lease structures in Saudi Arabia
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field
What we’ll provide you
We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:
- Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
- Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
- Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
- Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
- Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.
