Technical Head | Water & Sanitation | Assam & North East

Choice International; Kamrup Metropolitan; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice International in Assam & NE is seeking a Technical Head to drive technical and business objectives across the state. You will lead client engagements, provide technical leadership across infrastructure sectors, and oversee project delivery while strengthening relationships with government bodies.

The role demands a sector-agnostic consulting leader with 10+ years of experience, deep knowledge of the infrastructure ecosystem, and a proven ability to develop business opportunities with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in infrastructure consulting, engineering consultancy or project management.
• Proven experience working with State Government departments, PSUs, Urban Local Bodies or Development Authorities.
• Strong understanding of the state's infrastructure ecosystem and government functioning.
• Experience across multiple infrastructure sectors such as Water, Urban Infrastructure, Transport, Buildings, Renewable Energy or Industrial Infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong networking ability with a proven track record of developing client relationships and supporting business growth.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's technical and consulting operations within the assigned state across multiple infrastructure sectors.
• Provide technical oversight across ongoing projects, ensuring quality, timely delivery and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate with Sector Heads and project teams to mobilize resources and ensure effective project execution.
• Represent the organization in meetings, technical discussions, conferences and stakeholder consultations within the state.
• Strengthen the organization's presence and credibility by fostering long-term relationships with key decision-makers and industry stakeholders.
• Shall be active on social media platforms like LinkedIn.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

Communication

Presentation

Networking

Independence

Client relations

Education

Civil Engineering (Bachelor's/Master's)

Job description

1. Technical Head (Assam & NE)

Experience: 10+ Years

Qualification: Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Postgraduate qualification in Infrastructure Planning, Project Management or Management will be an added advantage.

Position Summary

Role Overview

The Technical Head will be responsible for driving the organization's technical and business objectives within the assigned state. The role involves leading client engagements, providing technical leadership across infrastructure sectors, supporting business development initiatives, monitoring project delivery, and establishing the organization as a trusted consulting partner with Government departments and agencies. The position requires a sector-agnostic professional with extensive consulting experience and a strong understanding of the state's infrastructure ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's technical and consulting operations within the assigned state across multiple infrastructure sectors.
• Provide technical oversight across ongoing projects, ensuring quality, timely delivery and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate with Sector Heads and project teams to mobilize resources and ensure effective project execution.
• Represent the organization in meetings, technical discussions, conferences and stakeholder consultations within the state.
• Strengthen the organization's presence and credibility by fostering long-term relationships with key decision-makers and industry stakeholders.
• Shall be active on social media platforms like LinkedIn.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience in infrastructure consulting, engineering consultancy or project management.
• Proven experience working with State Government departments, PSUs, Urban Local Bodies or Development Authorities.
• Strong understanding of the state's infrastructure ecosystem and government functioning.
• Experience across multiple infrastructure sectors such as Water, Urban Infrastructure, Transport, Buildings, Renewable Energy or Industrial Infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
• Strong networking ability with a proven track record of developing client relationships and supporting business growth.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams across the organization.

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in reputed infrastructure consulting organizations such as Big 4, Egis, AECOM, Tata Consulting Engineers, SMEC, Stantec, SYSTRA, RITES, Aarvee Associates or similar organizations will be preferred.