Head/Lead - Structural Engineering - Real Estate

Head / Lead - Structural Engineering (Residential Projects)

Role Overview

This role will lead structural engineering for large-scale residential developments, including high-rise towers and integrated townships. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-optimized structural design and execution across projects.

The role requires strong alignment with construction teams to ensure design intent translates seamlessly into site execution.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead structural design strategy for residential projects (high-rise / township developments)

- Review and validate designs from external consultants for safety, efficiency, and cost optimization

- Ensure alignment between design, execution, and project timelines

- Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize material usage and structural costs

- Work closely with project and site teams to resolve structural challenges during execution

- Oversee structural audits, peer reviews, and quality checks

- Ensure compliance with Indian codes (IS codes) and safety standards

- Coordinate with architects, MEP teams, and contractors for integrated project delivery

- Manage external structural consultants and internal engineering teams

Candidate Profile (18-28 Years)

- Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering (MTech preferred)

- 15-25 years of experience in residential real estate or large-scale construction projects

- Strong experience in high-rise structural systems (RCC, shear walls, etc.)

- Proven track record of working with leading developers or EPC firms

- Hands-on exposure to site execution challenges, not just design

- Strong understanding of cost optimization and constructability

Leadership Expectations:

- Ability to bridge design intent and on-ground execution realities

- Strong stakeholder management across consultants, contractors, and internal teams

- Commercial awareness in driving cost-efficient structural solutions

Success Metrics:

- Structural safety and zero design-related failures

- Cost optimization through value engineering

- Minimal design-to-execution gaps and rework