Lead Designer - Aviation

Ramboll; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investment in development

Leadership Principles guidance

Job summary

Ramboll India is seeking a CAD Lead with extensive Civil CAD/BIM experience to lead aviation infrastructure projects. You will manage CAD production, establish standards, and collaborate with multidiscipline teams in a dynamic, global context.

The role emphasizes aviation project expertise, leadership, and the ability to drive design delivery in a multidisciplinary environment within Ramboll’s aviation group in India.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 14+ years of CAD production experience for civil infrastructure.
• Strong experience in aviation/airport projects preferred and BIM workflow knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAD/BIM production and design documentation for airport infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain CAD/BIM standards, templates, workflows, and quality procedures.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, aviation planners, architects, and MEP teams for integrated delivery.
• Ensure drawings/models comply with project requirements and client standards.
• Mentor junior CAD team members and support BIM implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

BIM tools

MicroStation

Job description

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 1,000 experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture.

We invite you to bring your CAD design expertise, professionalism and skills into play as you contribute to the continuing growth and development of the aviation business in Ramboll. To succeed in this role, you must have an experienced in the aviation sector and have a ITI or Diploma in Civil.

Are you our new CAD Lead - Aviation?

You will join our Aviation department

As our new CAD Lead, you will work with the team to deliver work in close collaboration with Ramboll colleagues based across the business. You will be part of the Aviation team in India. You will work as part of a lively team, filled with people who are really excited about creating the solutions for the future. Our team is vibrant, innovative, international, and supportive. You will collaborate with your colleagues to play a critical role in defining and delivering projects. Based on a strong future pipeline of work we are now looking to expand the team. The role requires an inquisitive mind, capable of developing innovative and sustainable outcomes to support our clients.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• The CAD Lead - Civil (Aviation) is responsible for leading CAD/BIM production and design documentation activities for airport infrastructure projects.
• Manage the preparation and review of civil engineering drawings, including airside and landside works.
• Develop and maintain CAD/BIM standards, templates, workflows, and quality procedures.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, aviation planners, architects, structural engineers, and MEP teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Ensure all drawings and models comply with project requirements, client standards, and industry best practices.
• Monitor resource allocation, work schedules, and project deadlines to ensure timely delivery.
• Conduct quality checks and technical reviews of CAD deliverables.
• Support BIM implementation and digital engineering initiatives where applicable.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to junior CAD team members.
• Participate in project meetings and coordinate with global delivery teams and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Drafting Technology, or related discipline
• 14+ years of experience in CAD production for civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in aviation/airport projects is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and relevant BIM tools, working knowledge of MicroStation preferred.
• Knowledge of airport design standards, civil engineering drawing practices, and construction documentation.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills.

Welcome to our Transport division

Ramboll is a global transportationconsultancyand we work on some of the biggest and most innovative infrastructure projects in the world. We are close to 3,000 bright minds working within Transport worldwide, creating practical,sustainableand economic solutions for national transport authorities, privatecontractorsand municipalities alike.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

self-motivated, solution mindset, attention to detail. A team player with ability to work independently with minimum supervision Flexible attitude, in agile environment with frequently changing deadlines can be relied on to meet deadlines, committed to both their work and personal development, with a willingness to widen their experience, including knowledge base and leadership skills.Good communicationskills both written and verbal

• The ability to build relationships and trust, so your business colleagues see you as their partner, focusing on creating value for the business.

• The ability to understand and navigate a complex, relationship-based matrix organization to achieve keyobjectives.

• Being able to adopt a team-oriented approach to solving problems.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development

• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles

• Be valued for the unique person you are.

• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.

• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

We offer:

• A challenging and interesting workday characterized by continuous learning, in an environment where you have many to spar with and learn from.

• Opportunity to work with varied worktasks,across the organization.

• Opportunity to develop and influence your own area of responsibility.

Ready to join us?

We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So,that’swhere we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted ina clear visionof how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone ofour culture.Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries.Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyoneis able toflourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are anychangeswe could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [e-mail] with such requests.