Senior Engineering Manager

Job Description

Sr. Chief Engineering Manager (Structural)

Position Title

Sr. Chief Engineering Manager (Structural)

Function

Engineering & Design

Reporting To

Head - Structural Engineering / Engineering Director / Chief Technical Officer

Location

Mumbai / Chennai (as applicable)

Position Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Sr. Chief Engineering Manager (Structural) with 20 to 25 years of extensive experience in Structural Design Engineering, specializing in High-Rise, Mid-Rise, Commercial, Residential, Mixed-Use, Institutional, Industrial and RCC Building Structures.

The incumbent will provide technical leadership for large and complex projects, lead multidisciplinary design teams, drive engineering excellence, ensure code compliance, optimize structural systems, and serve as a subject matter expert throughout the project lifecycle.

The role demands strong expertise in structural analysis, design management, client engagement, value engineering, peer review, and mentoring of engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead structural design and engineering activities for high-rise and mid-rise RCC building projects.
• Review, approve and guide conceptual, preliminary and detailed structural designs.
• Drive structural system selection, design optimization, and constructability reviews.
• Provide technical solutions for complex engineering challenges.
• Lead design risk assessments and mitigation strategies.

Design Management

• Manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
• Review design deliverables including:
• Structural calculations
• Analysis models
• GA drawings
• Reinforcement detailing
• Structural reports
• Design basis reports
• Ensure design quality, accuracy and schedule compliance.

Engineering Excellence

• Ensure compliance with:
• IS Codes
• International Design Standards
• NBC Guidelines
• Seismic Design Requirements
• Wind Engineering Requirements
• Lead value engineering initiatives to optimize cost and performance.
• Establish best practices and standardization across projects.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with:
• Architects
• MEP Consultants
• Faade Consultants
• Geotechnical Consultants
• Construction Teams
• Project Management Consultants
• Interface with clients and stakeholders for technical discussions and approvals.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor teams of Structural Engineers and Design Managers.
• Conduct technical reviews and engineering audits.
• Build a high-performance engineering culture.
• Develop future technical leaders within the organization.

Client Management

• Participate in technical presentations and design reviews.
• Support business development and pursuit activities.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients.

Educational Qualifications

Preferred

• M.Tech / ME in Structural Engineering from a reputed institution.

Alternate

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a premier/reputed university with exceptional structural design experience.

Additional Certifications (Preferred)

• Advanced Structural Analysis Programs
• Tall Building Design Certifications
• Seismic Design Certifications
• BIM/Advanced Modelling Exposure

Experience Requirements

Total Experience

20 to 25 Years

Mandatory Experience

• Minimum 15+ years in Structural Design Engineering.
• Extensive experience in:
• High-Rise Buildings (20+ Storeys)
• Mid-Rise Buildings
• RCC Structures
• Commercial Buildings
• Residential Towers
• Mixed-Use Developments
• Institutional and Infrastructure Buildings

Preferred Exposure

• Tall Building Projects (40+ Storeys)
• Complex Structural Systems
• Transfer Structures
• PT Slabs
• Composite Structures
• Seismic Zone Projects
• International Design Standards

Technical Competencies

Structural Analysis Software

• ETABS
• STAAD Pro
• SAFE
• SAP2000
• MIDAS
• RAM Concept

BIM & Digital Engineering

• Revit Structure
• Navisworks
• BIM Coordination

Design Expertise

• RCC Design
• Steel Design
• Foundation Design
• Lateral Load Analysis
• Wind Engineering
• Seismic Engineering
• Performance-Based Design

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Leadership
• Decision Making
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Development
• Client Relationship Management
• Business Acumen
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Preferred Target Organizations

Candidates having relevant structural design experience from reputed Structural Engineering Consultants and Multinational Design Organizations will be highly preferred, including:

International Engineering Consultants

• Meinhardt India
• Arup India
• Thornton Tomasetti India
• Buro Happold India
• WSP India
• Ramboll India
• Mott MacDonald India
• AECOM India
• Jacobs
• Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA)
• LERA – Leslie E. Robertson Associates

Leading Indian Structural Consultants

• JW Consultants LLP (Pune/Mumbai)
• Sterling Engineering Consultancy Services
• Mahimtura Consultants
• Ducon Consultants
• Venus Structural Consultants
• Highrise Structural Engineers & Consultants