Head - Design

As the Head of Design at Adani Airports Holding Limited, your role involves leading and overseeing the development of innovative and sustainable design concepts to enhance airport infrastructure and passenger experiences. You will strategically plan, lead a team, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure design excellence aligned with business goals. Your goal is to create flexible, future-ready environments that optimize operational efficiency and support the airport's growth and sustainability objectives. **Key Responsibilities:** - Minimum 20 years of overall experience, with at least 10 recent years in Airports and the rest in large-scale infrastructure projects. - Experience in planning & design management of terminals including Passenger, GA, VVIP, and ATC Complex with an Airport Operator, focusing on project initiation till successful operations. - Head of Design experience leading a team of minimum 10 members, implementing necessary systems for design review. - Greenfield project development experience in Airports. - Involvement in Terminal projects with a minimum capacity of 20 million passengers. - Innovation design thinking and practice emphasizing sustainability and technology advancements in modern aviation. - Aesthetic sense and vision for high-end architectural and interior finishes. - Experience in handling regulators and stakeholders, ensuring design reflects passenger-first approach, revenue maximization, operational efficiency, security, and maintenance considerations. - Adaptation to Adani's growing Airports business portfolio and dynamics. - LEED AP certification preferred for sustainability and climate adaptation experience. - Conversant with local and international statutory norms and regulations. - Registered Architect with COA. **Key Accountabilities:** - Benchmark industry best practices, develop design concepts for flexible and future-ready airports. - Identify key business drivers, lead an in-house design management team, and engage with consultants. - Drive design delivery strategies, system improvements, and SOP implementation. - Ensure timely and accurate deliveries, resolve stakeholder queries, and track project progress. - Manage adherence of Design to Project Budget, monitor budget overruns, and manage the design department's P&L. - Engage with internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and external stakeholders like Urban Planning Authorities, Real Estate Developers, Consultants, Contractors, and Regulatory Bodies. **Qualifications:** - Master's degree in Urban Design, Architecture, or a related field. - Certifications such as PMP and LEED are advantageous. - 18+ years of experience in architectural design and urban planning. - Experience in Greenfield project development and planning & design management of mixed-use developments, hotels, retail malls, offices, convention centers, terminals, and ATC. This role at Adani Airports Holding Limited offers you the opportunity to lead the design team in creating world-class airports that serve as gateways to regional development and global connectivity, focusing on sustainable growth and community impact.,