Lead Structure Design

DLF Limited; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DLF Limited seeks a senior Structural Design Lead to head the structural design function for ongoing and upcoming developments. The role defines standards, governance, and innovative approaches, supporting feasibility and master planning from a structural standpoint.

Responsibilities include design reviews across phases, cutting costs while ensuring safety and constructability, plus collaboration with Architecture, MEP, BIM, and Project Management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in civil engineering mandatory.
• Master degree in structural engineering preferred.
• 15–20+ years of experience in structural design and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Structural Design function across ongoing and upcoming developments.
• Define standards, best practices, and governance for structural design.
• Support feasibility, master planning, and business development from a structural perspective.
• Drive innovation in structural systems, materials, and construction methods.
• Review and approve designs at conceptual to construction stages; ensure safety, quality, cost, and constructability.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Design

Leadership

Project Management

Education

B.Tech/B.E. in Civil Engineering

M.Tech/M.E. in Structural Engineering

Job description

• Lead the Structural Design function for all ongoing and upcoming developments.
• Define structural design standards, best practices, and governance frameworks across projects.
• Support project feasibility, master planning, and business development initiatives from a structural engineering perspective.
• Drive innovation in structural systems, materials, and construction methodologies.

Design Management

• Review and approve conceptual, schematic, detailed, and construction-stage structural designs.
• Ensure optimum structural solutions balancing safety, quality, cost, and constructability.
• Lead technical reviews and design audits at key project milestones.
• Evaluate and approve alternative structural systems and engineering proposals.
• Drive value engineering initiatives to optimise structural quantities, construction methodologies, and project costs.
• Benchmark projects against industry best practices and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Support procurement and contracting teams on structural technical matters.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Architecture, MEP, Façade, BIM, Construction, Procurement, and Project Management teams.
• Ensure seamless integration of structural designs with other disciplines.
• Provide technical leadership and support to project execution teams during construction.

Qualifications

• B.Tech/B.E. in Civil Engineering (Mandatory)
• M.Tech/M.E. in Structural Engineering (Preferred)

Experience

• 15-20+ years of experience in structural design and engineering.
• Experience in high-rise residential and township projects.
• Strong exposure to consultant management and multi-project leadership.