General Manager - Design & Engineering Head - Renewable Energy IPP & EPC Firm

We are looking a candidate for our leading Renewable Energy IPP And EPC Company

Role Overview

The Head of Design & Engineering will lead organisation engineering strategy across wind, solar, hybrid, and BESS projects. This role is responsible for driving technical excellence, ensuring high-quality designs, optimizing project performance, and supporting business growth through robust engineering solutions. The position will work closely with EPC, Project Management, Business Development, Supply Chain, and QA/QC teams to deliver bankable, compliant, and cost-effective renewable energy assets.

Key Responsibilities:

- Drive engineering-led cost reduction initiatives.

- Define the engineering standards, and best practices for all renewable energy technologies.

- Guide multidisciplinary engineering teams (civil, electrical, mechanical, and design).

- Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate innovation into project design.

- Analyse layout designs, energy yield assessments, electrical SLDs, civil BOQs, and structural designs.

- Ensure design optimisation for cost, land use, materials, and performance.

- Ensure all engineering deliverables meet statutory requirements, industry codes, and project-specific standards.

- Coordinate with external consultants, OEMs, and certification bodies.

- Lead risk assessments, design validation, and technical due diligence.

- Support internal stakeholders with technical inputs for proposals, feasibility studies, and bid submissions.

- Work closely with the EPC team on constructability, quality, specifications, and project execution.

- Provide technical guidance to procurement for technical specifications, vendor evaluations, and FAT/SAT.

- Build and mentor a high-performing design and engineering team.

- Implement value engineering, design automation, and digital tools

Required Qualifications & Experience:

- Bachelors degree in electrical/civil engineering; Masters preferred.

- 1220 years of experience in design & engineering for renewable energy projects.

- Strong expertise in wind/solar layout planning, detailed design, electrical systems, and grid interconnection.

- Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.

- Deep understanding of IS/IEC standards, CEA regulations, and utility/grid codes.

Key Skills:

- Technical leadership & decision-making

- Strong analytical and design review capability

- Expertise in engineering software tools (PVSyst, WindPro, AutoCAD, STAAD, ETAP)

- Project planning and stakeholder management

- Communication & documentation excellence

- Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement