Store Development Engineer

About Ninja 🥷🏽

Ninja 🥷🏽 is seeking a Store Development Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is essential for the development, setup, and operational readiness of the company's dark stores and retail/food locations.

Role Overview

The Store Development Engineer will ensure that each dark store is constructed, equipped, and safe for operation prior to launch. This involves conducting regular site visits, overseeing construction and fit-out works, and coordinating with various teams and contractors. The position requires a hands-on approach to site inspections and problem-solving, with frequent travel to different project locations to maintain consistent quality and readiness standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, fit-out, and readiness of new dark store locations.
• Conduct regular site visits to inspect construction progress, quality, and overall site conditions.
• Ensure dark stores are fully prepared and fit for operation before the opening date.
• Inspect flooring, walls, ceilings, lighting, electrical works, plumbing, ventilation, and other construction elements.
• Verify that store layouts, storage areas, workstations, and operational spaces meet approved plans and business requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, maintenance teams, suppliers, and operations teams to resolve site issues and outstanding works.
• Follow up on snag lists and ensure all defects are corrected before handover.
• Review technical drawings and ensure on-site execution matches approved designs and specifications.
• Monitor project timelines and follow up on pending works to avoid delays in store openings.
• Support the installation and readiness of store equipment, fixtures, shelving, and other required facilities.
• Prepare site inspection reports, progress updates, and store readiness checklists.
• Identify technical issues, recommend solutions, and ensure that each location meets company standards.
• Travel between project locations as required to ensure consistent quality and readiness.

Qualifications and Experience

• 0-1 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel frequently to different locations.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct site inspections and follow up on construction projects.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves frequent travel to various project sites to ensure direct oversight and timely completion of development tasks.