Architecture , Chief Architect

Della Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Della Group seeks a seasoned Master Planner to lead mega-scale urban design across pan-India townships. You will direct macro-level master planning, zoning strategies, and integration of diverse asset classes, while coordinating with international design partners and local regulatory requirements.

The role requires hands-on leadership in architectural and environmental design submissions, with experience in BIM-enabled workflows and high-stakes presentations to government bodies and investors.

Qualifications

• International exposure to global design consultancies or master-planned developments preferred.
• Master-level understanding of macro-zoning, land-use optimization, TOD, and environmental design.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization, zoning, and macro-level master planning for multi-hundred-acre townships across pan-India locations.
• Interface with elite international design firms, adapt global practices to local regulations and terrains.
• Oversee design drawings, renderings, and guidelines for construction teams.

Skills

International exposure

Macro-zoning

Land-use optimization

TOD (Transit-oriented development)

Environmental impact design

Master planning tools

Spatial analytics

BIM

Design leadership

Stakeholder presentation

Education

B.Arch or M.Arch / Urban Planning

Tools

BIM

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. Mega-Scale Master Planning & Urban Design
  • Lead the conceptualization, zoning, and macro-level master planning for multi-hundred-acre integrated townships across pan-India locations.
  • Incorporate salutogenic design philosophies—focusing on human longevity, environmental wellness, and smart-city infrastructure.
  • Direct the spatial layout for highly diverse asset classes within a single township, seamlessly integrating private sky villas, branded residences, luxury hospitality, extreme adventure parks, and global commercial/GCC hubs.
• 2. Global Design Collaboration & Innovation
  • Act as the primary interface with elite international design firms, principal architects, and theme consultants, adapting global best practices to local Indian regulations and terrains.
  • Champion pioneering architectural technologies, sustainable MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) practices, and smart-grid integrations.
  • Ensure that every township meets distinct global design archetypes (e.g., Lake Como themes, race course,, or European design districts).
• 3. Strategic Leadership & Execution
  • Collaborate closely with the Project Management Consultant (PMC) heads, liaisoning teams, and engineering verticals to ensure design intent translates perfectly into reality without cost or timeline overruns.
  • Oversee the preparation of detailed architectural drawings, spatial rendering briefs, and design guidelines for construction teams.
  • Review and approve structural, landscape, and environmental design submissions against stringent corporate quality standards.

Job Expectations:

Required Qualifications:

• International Exposure (Preferred): Prior experience working with top-tier global design consultancies or leading master-planned developments in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe, or North America.
• Hardcore Urban Planning Expert: Master-level grasp of macro-zoning, land-use optimization, transit-oriented development (TOD), and environmental impact design.
• Mixed-Use Versatility: Demonstrated expertise in balancing hospitality, residential, retail, sports, and commercial infrastructure under a singular master plan.
• Liaisoning Comprehension: Strong foundational understanding of Indian development control regulations (DCR), municipal approval workflows, and RERA compliance mechanisms.
• Tools: Familiarity with high-end master planning tools, spatial analytics, and modern BIM (Building Information Modeling) execution processes.
• Design Visionary: Capable of matching the bold entrepreneurial vision of the CMD office and defending design concepts under intense evaluation.
• High-Stakes Presenter: Articulate communicator comfortable presenting high-value concepts to government bodies, international institutional investors, and global brand partners.
• Collaborative Leader: Experienced in managing cross-functional teams of interior designers, landscape architects, and civil engineers.

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Architecture (B.Arch / M.Arch) or Urban Planning / Regional Planning from a premier global or national institute.

Minimum Job Experience: Experience: 18 to 25+ years of intense, hands-on experience in real estate architecture, with a mandatory track record of executing large-scale integrated townships (100–1000+ acres).

Reporting to: CMD

Travel: Yes