Choice Group - Sector Head - Urban Planning & Infrastructure

Position: Sector Head (Urban Planning & Infrastructure)

Location: Mumbai

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)

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.
• 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.

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.