Description:

Purpose of the Role:

To lead and manage the engineering function of the company across multidisciplinary EPC/FEED projects in Water, Wastewater, Desalination, Waste-to-Energy, Industrial Parks, and Civil Infrastructure. The role is responsible for providing strategic direction, developing core engineering capabilities, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions that comply with national and international standards. This role plays a key part in driving technical excellence and supporting the companys broader business goals.

Roles & Responsibilities :

- Provide strategic direction and visionary leadership to a multidisciplinary engineering team handling an EPC/FEED project.

- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex, large-scale infrastructure projects across water, energy, and civil domains.

- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team spanning Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Civil disciplines.

- Establish and grow a core team of senior discipline heads for technical leadership across verticals.

- Oversee and strengthen the drafting and design team to ensure timely and quality design deliverables.

- Drive value engineering initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce project costs, and improve overall project viability.

- Ensure compliance with Indian and international engineering standards and codes.

- Collaborate with Business Unit Heads on proposals, bids, and tenders, providing technical input and validation.

- Spearhead the implementation and optimization of engineering software and digital tools for seamless project execution.

- Ensure cost control and resource optimization in alignment with annual engineering budgets and business plans.

- Contribute as a core member of the senior management team, influencing business strategy and operational excellence.

Key Qualifications:

- Bachelors Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (Masters degree preferred).

- Minimum 20 years of experience in engineering leadership within EPC/FEED projects related to water, wastewater, desalination, energy, and infrastructure.

- Deep domain expertise and hands-on experience in managing large-scale, complex infrastructure projects.

- Demonstrated ability in value engineering, team development, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.

- Strong working knowledge of engineering software, digital tools, and best practices in project engineering.

Key Skills Requirements:

- Multidisciplinary engineering leadership

- Strategic project management

- Value engineering and cost optimization

- Knowledge of Indian and international codes/standards

- Team building and capability development

- Proposal and bid engineering support

- Engineering software proficiency (AutoCAD, Revit, AVEVA, etc.)

- Strong communication and stakeholder management

Key KPIs:

- Project Execution Efficiency: % of engineering deliverables completed on time and within budget.

- Team Capability Building: Number and quality of senior discipline heads and design staff developed.

- Cost Optimization: Savings achieved through value engineering initiatives across projects.

- Quality Compliance: % of engineering outputs aligned with Indian/international standards.

- Proposal Success Rate: Conversion rate of tenders/bids supported by the engineering function.

- Digital Adoption: Implementation and integration of engineering software/tools across all projects.

- Resource Utilization: Efficient allocation and utilization of engineering manpower and tools.

- Stakeholder Feedback: Positive scores from internal/external stakeholders on engineering delivery and support.

Personal Characteristics:

- Strategic thinker with a solution-oriented mindset

- Strong leadership presence and decision-making ability

- High attention to technical detail and compliance

- Collaborative and team-centric

- Resilient and adaptive to dynamic project environments

- Passionate about engineering excellence and innovation

- Clear communicator with a high degree of professional integrity

Job Location:

- Hyderabad, India

Reporting Relationship:

- This job reports to the CEO and the incumbent shall function in accordance with the applicable policies and regulations