Architect - Design

GMR Group; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Group in India seeks a design professional to support planning and development for new airports and terminals. You will consolidate inputs from multiple disciplines, track actions, and help prepare drawings, layouts, and presentations with review comments.

Role requires CAD/BIM proficiency, 3D modelling, and an understanding of aviation guidelines. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a B. Arch or architecture/design degree.
• 3–5 years experience in architecture, urban design, or airport design support.
• Working proficiency in CAD/BIM and 3D modelling with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and coordination of design deliverables for airport projects.
• Consolidate multi-discipline inputs and track comments/actions.
• Prepare drawings, layouts, and presentations with review comments.
• Maintain design documentation and records under supervision.
• Assist in developing concept options and layout plans.
• Support capacity and operational efficiency assessments with cross-functional teams.

Skills

CAD/BIM

3D modelling

MS Office

Visual communication

AI awareness

Education

B. Arch

Bachelor's in Architecture/Design

Tools

CAD software

BIM software

3D modelling tools

Job description

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE

• Support planning and early-stage design development for new airport terminals and related landside/airside interfaces by collating inputs from relevant disciplines and maintaining action/decision trackers.
• Assist with data collection and basic checks (e.g., traffic inputs, area/capacity summaries, passenger flow sketches and Level of Service notes) to support option comparisons and concept reviews under guidance.
• Prepare and update drawings, layouts, schedules, and presentations as directed, incorporating review comments and ensuring consistency, accuracy, and submission readiness.
• Maintain design documentation and records (minutes, comment logs, and draft submission packs) and support checks for alignment with applicable guidelines/standards and statutory requirements under supervision.

ORGANISATION CHART

Architect >> Head - Design (New Airports)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support preparation and coordination of design deliverables for new airports/terminals (including key landside interfaces) by consolidating multi-discipline inputs, tracking comments/actions, and assisting with timely submissions.
• Maintain coordination trackers and documentation to support statutory submissions and stakeholder approvals for airport design projects, including follow-ups and closure of review comments under guidance.
• Assist in developing concept options and layout plans by preparing drawings/presentations and compiling basic comparisons (area schedules, pros/cons, high-level cost inputs) as directed.
• Support design head and phasing work by capturing stakeholder requirements, updating plans/layouts, and preparing draft notes/schedules for review.
• Collect, organize, and summarize relevant project information (site/context, environmental constraints, statutory requirements, and stakeholder inputs) to support design reports and planning submissions.
• Assist with capacity and operational efficiency assessments by collecting inputs, documenting issues, and supporting development of improvement proposals in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Support review of design impacts arising from changes in standards, regulations, materials, or technologies, and help update drawings/documents as per agreed direction.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Number of New airport projects designed/ initiation / Completion
• Number of Projects successfully facilitated / Number of approvals
• Number of Proposal prepared /revised / Implemented
• Number of Plan presented / approved
• Number of Study Reports Presented
• Number of Studies done/Proposal prepared /revised / Implemented
• Number of Studies done/Proposal prepared /revised / Implemented

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Government Statutory Bodies (AAI, PCB, ULBs, etc.)
• Consultants / Surveyors
• Tenants / developers/ contractors / Designers
• Master planning team /
• Design consultants

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Corporate Relations
• GMR entities, Aviation SEZ team, GHIAL Cargo team
• Operations and Commercial Department
• ALD-CPD, Business Development team
• CPD’s -Strategic Design Team

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

Capex

OTHER DIMENSIONS

Development of New Airports

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• B. Arch
• Bachelors degree in Architecture / Design, City or Regional or Urban Design, Architecture or Aviation related field

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 3–5 years’ experience in architecture, urban design, and/or airport design support (e.g., land-use planning, transportation planning, environmental planning, master planning, terminal planning/design).
• Experience preparing design deliverables and basic analytical outputs (drawings, layouts, reports, presentations) with good attention to detail and quality.
• Working proficiency in CAD/BIM and 3D modelling tools, with strong visual/graphic communication skills and Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint), AI.
• Ability to work independently on assigned drafting/modelling tasks and collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams under guidance.
• Would be given an added score if candidate has a working knowledge of relevant aviation guidelines/standards (ICAO, DGCA CAR, BCAS, IATA) and applicable building/environment regulations; able to apply requirements with supervision.

COMPETENCIES

• Entrepreneurship
• Capability Building
• Social Awareness
• Planning & Decision Making
• Execution & Results
• Strategic Orientation
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Networking
• Personal Effectiveness
• Teamwork & Interpersonal influence
• Stakeholder Focus
• Aeronautical (Airside) Facilities Planning (Practitioner)
• Aviation Demand Forecasting and Provision of Balanced Capacity (Practitioner)
• Airport Master Planning Fundamentals (Practitioner)
• Air Traffic Services and Airspace Planning (Practitioner)
• Obstacle Limitation Surfaces and Obstacle Planning (Practitioner)
• Airside Safety and Regulatory Compliance (Practitioner)
• General Aviation Terminals, Hangars and MRO Facilities Planning (Practitioner)
• Land Use Zoning and Spatial Allocation (Practitioner)
• Cityside Connectivity and Transportation Planning (Practitioner)
• Aircraft Gate Stand Parking (Practitioner)
• Terminal Functional Planning (Practitioner)
• Simulation, Modelling and Visualization Tools (Practitioner)
• Design Integration and Interface Management (Practitioner)
• Commercial Lands and Urban Interface Planning (Practitioner)
• Cost Benefit and Feasibility Analysis (Practitioner)
• Environmental Planning and Sustainability and Resiliency (Practitioner)