Position: Sector Head (Urban Planning & Infrastructure) - Mumbai, Marol Location.

Location: Mumbai, Marol

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 current 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.
- Strong 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.

📌 Sector Head (Urban Planning & Infrastructure) - Mumbai, Marol Location
🏢 Choice International
📍 Mumbai