Real Estate and Safety Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and highly responsible Safety & Real Estate Manager to oversee all aspects of physical safety, security, and real estate, facilities management at our KSA offices based out of Riyadh. 

The successful candidate will ensure a safe, secure, and well-maintained workplace that meets both organisational needs and regulatory standards.

What you'll do

 Physical Safety & Security:

• Security Operations: Oversee the security operations, including supervision and ensure that access controls, surveillance systems, FF&FP, and alarm systems are functional and effective.
• Incident Management: Lead investigations for safety breaches or security incidents, ensuring timely reporting and appropriate corrective measures.
• Local Emergency Response: Coordinating the immediate response to incidents 
• Safety Protocols: Develop, implement, and regularly update workplace safety policies and emergency response plans to comply with local and company-wide regulations.
• Emergency Preparedness: Organise fire drills, evacuation procedures, and other emergency response training for employees.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with national health and safety laws, as well as Careem’s internal safety policies. This includes regular audits and inspections.
• Risk Assessments: Conduct periodic risk assessments and vulnerability studies to identify and mitigate physical and operational risks in the office environment.
• First Aid & Emergency Kits: Ensure that the workplace is equipped with appropriate first aid and emergency equipment and that employees are aware of their locations and uses.

2. Real Estate:

• Facility Management: Oversee the daily operations of the office premises, including maintenance, repairs, and ensuring cleanliness and functionality of all Careem facilities in KSA.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external service providers, including cleaning staff, maintenance contractors, and suppliers.
• Space Utilisation: Monitor office space utilisation and recommend adjustments to office layouts to maximise productivity and cost-effectiveness.
• Lease Management: Handle lease agreements for office spaces, ensuring renewals, payments, and negotiations are handled efficiently, in timely manner and in compliance with company guidelines.
• Project Management: Administrate occasional capital expenditure facility upgrades and enhancements.
• Records Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including Leases, Contracts, office policies/procedures, guidelines and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Office Supplies & Inventory: Ensure that office supplies and equipment are adequately stocked, and manage the procurement process.
• Budget Management: Prepare and manage the budget for office expenses, including rent, utilities, maintenance, and security services.
• Employee Support and Communication: Serve as the first point of contact for employee needs, including onboarding new hires, arranging workspace, seating plans and troubleshooting office-related issues
• Event Planning: Organize office events, F&B, meetings, and team-building activities.
• Other: Support Real Estate Director and Real Estate Team with other projects and tasks incl but not limited to; parking management, visitor management, Landlord liaison.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Safety, Security, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional qualification e.g. Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Certification
• Proven experience in safety, security and/or facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of local health and safety regulations.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Fluency in English & Arabic