5. Position: Sector Head (Urban Planning & Infrastructure)

Location: Mumbai

Compensation: ₹36–42 LPA

Experience: 15+ Years

Qualification: Master's Degree in Urban Planning / Urban & Regional Planning / Infrastructure

Planning / Civil Engineering / Architecture or equivalent (MBA/Management qualification will

be preferred)

Position Summary

Role Overview

The Sector Head – Urban Planning & Infrastructure will lead the overall Urban Planning &

Infrastructure practice, providing strategic, technical and operational leadership for the

sector domestically & internationally. The role involves driving sector excellence & growth,

overseeing project delivery, mentoring multidisciplinary teams, strengthening client

relationships, and ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of developments in

urban planning, infrastructure and smart city initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

 Lead and strengthen the overall Urban Planning & Infrastructure practice, defining the

sector's strategic direction and growth roadmap (domestically & internationally).

 Provide technical leadership and oversight across all urban planning and infrastructure

projects, ensuring quality, timely delivery and adherence to best practices.

 Monitor project performance, resolve critical technical issues and support project

teams in successful execution.

 Stay abreast of emerging policies, urban development programmes, technologies,

funding mechanisms and industry trends to identify new opportunities and enhance

organizational capabilities.

 Guide & drive Business Development team by providing sector insights, technical

inputs and client engagement support during pursuits and proposals.

 Build and mentor a high-performing multidisciplinary technical team, driving

capability development and knowledge sharing.





 Represent the organization in high-level meetings, conferences and interactions with

government agencies, clients, urban local bodies and development partners.

 Develop thought leadership through white papers, technical publications, knowledge

notes and industry presentations, positioning the organization as a leading consulting

firm in the Urban Planning & Infrastructure sector. Shall be active on social media

platforms like LinkedIn.

 Promote innovation, standardization and continuous improvement across the Urban

Planning & Infrastructure practice.

Desired Candidate Profile

 Minimum 15 years of experience in Urban Planning & Infrastructure consulting,

preferably with leading infrastructure consulting firms.

 Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing large consulting

assignments of master planning, DPRs, PMC, urban infrastructure planning, smart

cities, township planning or technical advisory.

 Robust technical expertise in urban planning, integrated infrastructure planning,

mobility, utilities, municipal infrastructure, GIS-based planning and sustainable urban

development.

 Well-versed with Government programmes such as AMRUT, Smart Cities Mission, PM

Gati Shakti, PMAY, SBM, UCF and multilateral-funded urban development projects.

 Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication and presentation

skills.

 Ability to build client confidence, provide strategic direction and drive organizational

excellence.

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in reputed infrastructure consulting organizations such as Big4,

Egis, AECOM, Tata Consulting Engineers, Aarvee, SMEC, Stantec, SYSTRA, RITES, Dar Al Handasah, Arcadis, AtkinsRéalis or similar organizations will be preferred.

Pay: ₹3,600,000.00 - ₹4,200,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Sector Head (Urban Planning & Infrastructure) (India)
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