Head – Delivery & Operations, Linear Engineering Services

N Consulting Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm located in Chennai is seeking a Head of Delivery & Operations. This role demands expertise in linear infrastructure engineering principles, management of multi-project environments, and knowledge of LiDAR technology and GIS-based design tools. The candidate should have 15-18 years of experience in telecom engineering, capable of guiding engineering teams and ensuring regulatory compliance. The position offers a full-time contract with a salary range of ₹20 - ₹25 per year.

Qualifications

• 15-18 years of experience in telecom engineering, linear infrastructure, or design services.
• Experience managing multi-project environments with strict SLAs.
• Client-facing maturity and strong execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight across engineering systems.
• Ensure adherence to telecom standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Guide engineering teams on constructability and cost optimization.

Skills

Linear infrastructure engineering principles

LiDAR technology

GIS-based design tools

Delivery governance

QA/QC frameworks

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Job description

LocationChennai, India# Head – Delivery & Operations, Linear Engineering Services at N Consulting LtdLocationChennai, IndiaSalary₹20 - ₹25 /yearJob TypeFull-timeDate PostedApril 16th, 2026Apply Now* Strong knowledge of linear infrastructure engineering principles* Familiarity with LiDAR technology and GIS-based design tools* Working understanding of permitting and statutory approval processes* Knowledge of constructability considerations relevant to EPC execution* Experience building delivery governance and QA/QC frameworks* Provide technical oversight across: + GIS-based design systems + LiDAR data utilization and interpretation + Fiber network design and permits + Utility corridor planning + Linear infrastructure engineering* Ensure adherence to telecom standards, local regulatory requirements, and client specifications* Guide engineering teams on constructability, cost optimization, and field feasibility* Integrate feedback loops from EPC clients to continuously improve engineering outputs* 15-18 years of experience in telecom engineering, linear infrastructure, or design services organizations* Experience in firms providing engineering services to telecom operators, EPC players, or utilities (e.g., Cyient, RMSI, Tata Consulting Engineers, etc.)* Proven track record of leading large engineering delivery teams* Experience managing multi-project environments with strict SLAs* Exposure to utilities or adjacent infrastructure sectors preferred* Strong knowledge of linear infrastructure engineering principles* Familiarity with LiDAR technology and GIS-based design tools* Working understanding of permitting and statutory approval processes* Knowledge of constructability considerations relevant to EPC execution* Experience building delivery governance and QA/QC frameworks* Strong execution and operational rigor* Ability to scale teams and processes* Client-facing maturity and stakeholder management* Structured problem-solving and decision-making* Commercial awareness in engineering services environments