Sector Head (Urban Planning & Infrastructure)

Job Description

Sector Head – Urban Planning & Infrastructure

Experience: 15+ Years
Qualification: Master's Degree in Urban Planning / Urban & Regional Planning / Infrastructure Planning / Civil Engineering / Architecture or equivalent
Preferred: MBA / Management qualification
Location: [Mention Location]
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Sector Head – Urban Planning & Infrastructure to lead and strengthen the organization's Urban Planning & Infrastructure practice across domestic and international markets.

The role will provide strategic, technical, operational and business leadership for the sector, with responsibility for project delivery, business development, client engagement, team development and thought leadership. The candidate will play a key role in positioning the organization as a leading consulting partner in urban planning, infrastructure development and smart city initiatives .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall Urban Planning & Infrastructure practice , defining its strategic direction, growth roadmap and market development strategy across domestic and international markets.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight across urban planning and infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, timely delivery and adherence to industry best practices.
• Oversee project performance, identify and resolve critical technical and operational challenges, and support project teams in successful execution.
• Lead and provide strategic direction for assignments involving Master Planning, DPRs, PMC, Urban Infrastructure Planning, Smart Cities, Township Planning and Technical Advisory .
• Identify emerging opportunities arising from government policies, urban development programmes, infrastructure investments, technology, funding mechanisms and market trends.
• Work closely with the Business Development team by providing sector expertise, technical inputs, proposal support and strategic client engagement.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), development authorities, institutional clients, private sector organizations and development partners .
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary technical team , fostering knowledge sharing, innovation and professional growth.
• Represent the organization at industry conferences, government forums, client meetings, seminars and other professional platforms .
• Develop and promote thought leadership through white papers, technical publications, knowledge notes, presentations, webinars and industry forums .
• Maintain an active professional presence on platforms such as LinkedIn to strengthen organizational visibility and sector positioning.
• Promote innovation, standardization, digitalization and continuous improvement across the Urban Planning & Infrastructure practice.
• Ensure effective coordination between technical, project management, business development and leadership teams.
• Support senior management in developing new service offerings and expanding the organization's presence in emerging urban infrastructure markets.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience in Urban Planning, Infrastructure Planning or Urban Infrastructure Consulting.
• Experience with leading infrastructure/engineering consulting firms will be preferred.
• Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and managing large and complex consulting assignments.
• Strong experience in one or more of the following:
  • Urban & Regional Master Planning
  • Urban Infrastructure Planning
  • Detailed Project Reports (DPR)
  • Project Management Consultancy (PMC)
  • Smart Cities
  • Township Planning
  • Mobility & Transportation Planning
  • Municipal Infrastructure
  • Integrated Infrastructure Planning
  • Technical Advisory Services
• Strong technical understanding of urban development, infrastructure systems, utilities, mobility, GIS-based planning and sustainable urban development .
• Good understanding of government-led urban development programmes such as AMRUT, Smart Cities Mission, PM Gati Shakti, PMAY, SBM, UCF and other urban development initiatives.
• Experience working on multilateral-funded urban infrastructure/development projects will be an advantage.
• Strong business development orientation with the ability to identify opportunities, support bids/proposals and convert strategic relationships into business.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, negotiation and presentation skills .
• Ability to interact confidently with senior government officials, CXOs, development partners and institutional clients .
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate market opportunities into actionable business plans.
• Passion for innovation, knowledge development and thought leadership in the Urban Planning & Infrastructure sector.

Key Competencies

Strategic Leadership | Urban Planning | Infrastructure Consulting | Business Development | Project Delivery | Client Management | Team Leadership | Smart Cities | Master Planning | GIS | Urban Infrastructure | Stakeholder Management | Thought Leadership

What the Role Offers

• Opportunity to lead and build a high-impact Urban Planning & Infrastructure practice .
• Exposure to large-scale domestic and international urban infrastructure projects .
• Direct engagement with senior government, institutional and private-sector stakeholders.
• Opportunity to shape the organization's sector strategy, capabilities and market presence .
• Platform to establish strong industry thought leadership and professional visibility .