Head of Civil Engineering

PHC Partners; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PHC Partners is seeking a Head/Lead – Structural Engineering for residential projects to drive design strategies for high-rise and township developments. You will align design intent with on-site execution, lead multiple teams, and ensure safety, efficiency, and cost optimization across projects.

The role requires 15–25 years in residential real estate or large-scale construction, with strong RCC and shear wall experience and a proven track record with top developers or EPC firms.

Qualifications

• 15–25 years of experience in residential real estate or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong experience in high-rise structural systems (RCC, shear walls, etc.).
• Bridge design intent and on-ground execution realities with cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design strategy for residential projects (high-rise / township developments).
• Review and validate designs from external consultants for safety, efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Ensure alignment between design, execution, and project timelines; drive value engineering initiatives.
• Work with project and site teams to resolve structural challenges during execution.
• Oversee structural audits, peer reviews, and quality checks; ensure IS code compliance.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP teams, and contractors for integrated project delivery.
• Manage external structural consultants and internal engineering teams.

Skills

High-rise structures

Value engineering

Site execution

Stakeholder management

Design review

Cost optimization

Construction coordination

Project leadership

Education

Civil / Structural Engineering degree

MTech preferred

Job description

Head / Lead – Structural Engineering (Residential Projects)

Role Overview

This role will lead structural engineering for large-scale residential developments, including high-rise towers and integrated townships. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-optimized structural design and execution across projects.

The role requires strong alignment with construction teams to ensure design intent translates seamlessly into site execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural design strategy for residential projects (high-rise / township developments)
• Review and validate designs from external consultants for safety, efficiency, and cost optimization
• Ensure alignment between design, execution, and project timelines
• Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize material usage and structural costs
• Work closely with project and site teams to resolve structural challenges during execution
• Oversee structural audits, peer reviews, and quality checks
• Ensure compliance with Indian codes (IS codes) and safety standards
• Coordinate with architects, MEP teams, and contractors for integrated project delivery
• Manage external structural consultants and internal engineering teams

Candidate Profile (15–25 Years)

• Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering (MTechpreferred)
• 15–25 years of experience in residential real estate or large-scale construction projects
• Strong experience in high-rise structural systems (RCC, shear walls, etc.)
• Proven track record of working with leading developers or EPC firms
• Hands-on exposure to site execution challenges, not just design
• Strong understanding of cost optimization and constructability
• Ability to bridge design intent and on-ground execution realities
• Strong stakeholder management across consultants, contractors, and internal teams
• Commercial awareness in driving cost-efficient structural solutions

Success Metrics

• Structural safety and zero design-related failures
• Cost optimization through value engineering
• Minimal design-to-execution gaps and rework