Director - Urban Development

Your Next Role

• Strategic Leadership
• Lead the planning and implementation of large-scale urban development projects across public and private sectors.
• Define long-term goals and strategies for urban growth, regeneration, and smart city initiatives.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, urban policies, and regulatory frameworks.
• Project Management
• Supervise design and engineering of mixed-use developments, infrastructure, transport systems, and public spaces.
• Ensure compliance with zoning laws, environmental standards, and urban design principles.
• Oversee project budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Team Leadership & Management
• Build, lead, and mentor multidisciplinary teams of civil engineers, planners, transport engineers, utility specialists, and project managers.
• Promote collaboration and integration across departments in India and regional offices.
• Direct and manage end-to-end urban infrastructure projects: roads, transit systems, utilities, water supply and drainage networks, and smart infrastructure.
• Ensure technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.
• Drive recruitment, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing across teams.
• Sustainability & Innovation
• Implement sustainable and innovative design solutions for urban challenges.
• Promote climate resilience, livability, and mobility through resilient urban systems.
• Embed BIM, digital engineering, and smart city platforms into development initiatives.
• Encourage innovation in planning methodologies and design approaches.
• Business Development & Client Engagement
• Lead business development efforts, proposals, and client presentations.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and foster long-term client relationships.
• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives for the Urban Development division.
• Your Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Infrastructure, or Urban Planning from a reputed university.
• Post-graduation in Water, Environment, or Transportation.
• 25+ years of experience in infrastructure planning and urban development, including 7+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven track record of delivering complex urban infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of local and international codes, transport planning, urban policy, and utility coordination.
• International assignment experience (India or abroad) – minimum 3 years.
• Contract management and bid process management experience preferred.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with BIM, AutoCAD Civil 3D, InfraWorks, project management tools.
• Exposure to large area developments, FII projects, Smart City programs.
• Professional licensure (e.g., PE, CEng, PMP) is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client management skills.