Head Projects - Material Handling - Mumbai

Michael Page; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role with full P&L ownership

Opportunity to build and scale a strategic vertical

Direct interaction with senior leadership and key clients

Platform for engineering excellence and market expansion

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a strategic leader for the Material Handling Division in Mumbai, India. The successful applicant will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering and 18-25 years of experience in EPC and bulk material handling. Responsibilities include leading project execution, business development, and P&L management, with a focus on driving growth and operational excellence within a high-visibility role interacting with senior leadership and key clients.

Qualifications

• 18-25 years of experience in EPC, coal, mining, or bulk material handling sectors.
• Strong expertise in CHP systems, SILO loading, conveyors, and bulk handling equipment.
• Demonstrates strong commercial acumen, contract management, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic leader able to drive growth in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the Material Handling Division as a strategic business unit.
• Drive business growth through order book expansion, client engagement, and partnerships.
• Oversee end-to-end project execution across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with high quality and safety standards.
• Drive value engineering and adoption of digital tools and automation.

Skills

Leadership

Project Execution

P&L Management

Business Development

Contract Management

Negotiation Skills

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering

Job description

• 18-25 yrs' exp. in EPC, coal or bulk material handling projects
• Proven leader driving CHP, SILO & large-scale project execution

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing EPC and infrastructure player with a strong presence in coal, mining, and bulk material handling projects. With an expanding project portfolio and a focus on engineering excellence, the organization is scaling its Material Handling Division to become a market leader in Coal Handling Plants (CHPs) and allied systems.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director, you will:

• Lead and scale the Material Handling Division as a strategic business unit.
• Drive business growth through order book expansion, client engagement, and partnerships.
• Oversee end-to-end project execution across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with high quality and safety standards.
• Provide technical leadership across civil, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering.
• Drive value engineering, standardization, and adoption of digital tools and automation.
• Own P&L responsibility, including budgeting, cost control, and profitability.
• Strengthen procurement strategies, vendor management, and contract execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, government bodies, and stakeholders.
• Champion HSSE practices and ensure compliance with statutory and environmental norms.
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering and project teams.

The Successful Applicant

• Holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
• Brings 18-25 years of experience in EPC, coal, mining, or bulk material handling sectors.
• Strong expertise in CHP systems, SILO loading, conveyors, and bulk handling equipment.
• Proven track record in P&L management, business development, and project execution.
• Demonstrates strong commercial acumen, contract management, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic leader with the ability to drive growth in a dynamic environment.

What's on Offer

• Leadership role with full P&L ownership of a high-growth business division.
• Opportunity to build and scale a strategic vertical within a growing EPC organization.
• High visibility role with direct interaction with senior leadership and key clients.
• Platform to drive engineering excellence, operational performance, and market expansion.