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Company Description

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At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

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Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

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Job Description The Lead Design & Approval Manager will be responsible for end-to-end design coordination, technical approvals, and statutory clearances for assigned projects. The role requires strong technical expertise, cross-functional coordination, and deep familiarity with approval processes to ensure timely and compliant project execution.

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Key Responsibilities

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Design Management

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- Lead and manage design development activities across all disciplines in line with project requirements, codes, and standards.
- Coordinate with external consultants, architects, and design agencies to ensure accuracy, constructability, and cost optimization.
- Review drawings, technical specifications, calculations, and design deliverables to ensure compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.
- Ensure timely design freeze aligned with project timelines and execution plans.
Approvals & Statutory Coordination

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- Plan and manage design approvals from clients, PMC, and consultants within defined timelines.
- Liaise with local authorities, government bodies, and statutory agencies for drawings and design approvals.
- Track approvals, comments, and revisions, ensuring closure without impacting construction schedules.
- Maintain documentation and logs of all approvals and NOCs.




Inter‑Departmental Coordination

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- Work closely with construction, planning, procurement, contracts, and QA/QC teams to address design-related queries and constructability issues.
- Support site teams with technical clarifications, revisions, and shop drawings during execution.
- Ensure seamless coordination between design intent and site execution.
Risk, Quality & Compliance

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- Identify design-related risks and recommend mitigation measures.
- Ensure adherence to applicable codes, standards, safety norms, and environmental regulations .
- Participate in technical reviews, value engineering, and design optimization initiatives.
Team Leadership & Process Improvement

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- Lead and mentor a team of design engineers and coordinators.
- Establish robust design management and approval workflows , trackers, and reporting mechanisms.
- Drive continuous improvement in design coordination and approval turnaround times.
Key Skills & Competencies

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- Strong technical knowledge in design coordination and engineering approvals .
- Proficiency in review of structural, architectural, and MEP designs (as relevant to the project).
- Excellent understanding of local statutory approval processes , especially in the North‑East region.
- Robust stakeholder management and communication skills.




- Ability to manage multiple approvals in a fast‑paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proficient in design and documentation tools such as AutoCAD, Revit (preferred), MS Office , and tracking systems.
Qualifications

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- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / Architecture (Master’s degree preferred).
- 12+ years of relevant experience in design management and approvals for large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
- Prior experience handling projects in Assam / North‑East India will be an added advantage.
Additional Information

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Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

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We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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