Role Objective:
Provide strategic and operational leadership for the
detailed design & engineering
of
port and marine
infrastructure projects. The role will be accountable for
end-to-end engineering delivery, business profitability (P&L ownership), and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic & Business Leadership
Define and execute the
design & engineering strategy
for port infrastructure (container terminals, bulk cargo berths, liquid jetties, breakwaters, dredging & reclamation, yard development).
Manage
P&L for the design & engineering vertical
, ensuring revenue growth, profitability, and cost efficiency.
Support
business development & proposals
by defining engineering scope, methodologies, and costings.
Drive digital transformation (BIM, 3D modeling, simulation tools) to enhance design efficiency and quality.
Engineering & Technical Excellence:
Lead the
detailed design engineering
of complex port & marine structures.
Approve key engineering deliverables – design reports, drawings, technical specifications, BOQs.
Ensure compliance with
international codes & standards
(PIANC, BS, IS, Eurocodes).
Conduct
value engineering, risk analysis, and constructability reviews
.
Oversee integration of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and marine systems into holistic designs.
Master Planning
Operational & Delivery Management:
Lead
multi-disciplinary engineering teams
across geotechnical, structural, marine, and utilities disciplines.
Manage engineering consultants, third parties, and technology partners.
Ensure on-time delivery of design packages aligned with project schedules.
Coordinate closely with EPC/construction teams for seamless execution.
Financial & P&L Responsibility:
Deliver financial performance against defined
revenue, margin, and cash flow targets
.
Monitor project budgets, billing, invoicing, and collection cycles.
Ensure profitability through
cost optimization and resource utilization
.
Drive continuous improvement in productivity, efficiency, and delivery models.
Client & Stakeholder Management:
Act as the
primary technical and commercial interface
with clients and government authorities.
Build long-term client relationships ensuring repeat and new business.
Represent the organization in
industry forums, technical committees, and client presentations
.
Quality, HSE & Compliance:
Ensure compliance with
HSE norms, quality standards, and statutory regulations
.
Implement strong QA/QC systems for all engineering outputs.
Champion sustainability and green engineering practices in port design.
Key Deliverables:
End-to-end delivery of detailed engineering for multiple port projects.
Achievement of
P&L, revenue, and profitability targets
.
Strong client satisfaction and business growth.
High-quality, safe, and innovative engineering solutions.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education
: B.E./B. Tech in Civil/Structural/Marine; M. Tech/M.E. in Port/Marine Engineering preferred.
Experience
: 20+ years in
port & marine infrastructure engineering
with at least 10+ years in leadership & P&L management roles.
Track record in
design leadership for large-scale port projects
(terminals, breakwaters, dredging, offshore structures).
Proficiency in engineering software (STAAD, Plaxis, SAP, MIKE 21, ANSYS, AutoCAD, BIM tools).
Demonstrated ability to
manage P&L, budgets, and large engineering teams
.
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
