Civil Design Lead - Coal Handling Plant (CHP)

Job Title: Civil Design Lead – CHP

Location: Mumbai H.O

Department: Infra – CHP

Employment Type: Full Time

Reporting To: Infra Engineering Head

Key Purpose of the Role

The Civil Design Manager will be primarily responsible for reviewing, optimizing, and obtaining client approval for the design of Coal Handling Plant (CHP) projects.

Major Responsibilities:

·        Review and Optimize Consultant Designs: We engage an external design consultant to prepare the complete CHP civil design. The Manager will thoroughly review these consultant submissions, challenge assumptions, and optimize the design to reduce the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) while maintaining safety and quality standards.

·        Client Coordination & Approval: Act as the primary interface with the client, ensuring the optimized design is presented effectively and obtaining timely client approvals.

These two activities—design optimization and client coordination/approval—are the core focus of this role.

Detailed ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership

·        Lead and oversee all stages of civil design for CHP projects—concept, basic, and detailed engineering.

·        Ensure integration of civil design with mechanical, electrical, structural, and automation disciplines.

·        Conduct value engineering exercises to further optimize cost and time without compromising quality or safety.

Liaisoning & Approvals

·        Coordinate with government agencies and statutory bodies for design and construction approvals.

·        Prepare and present technical documentation, drawings, and compliance checklists.

·        Liaise with clients, consultants, and local authorities to handle design-related queries and secure timely clearances.

Project Coordination

·        Work closely with project management, procurement, and construction teams for seamless execution.

·        Resolve design issues during construction and ensure alignment with execution requirements.

·        Support tendering and proposal teams with civil design inputs during pre-bid and post-award stages.

Team & Stakeholder Management

·        Lead a team of design engineers and draftsmen; assign responsibilities and monitor deliverables.

·        Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, vendors, and clients to drive project success.

Compliance & Documentation

·        Ensure adherence to IS, BIS, IRC, and other applicable codes and environmental regulations.

·        Maintain design documentation, calculation sheets, and approval records as per audit and project requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

·        Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.

·        15–20 years relevant experience in civil design, preferably in CHP, thermal power, mining, or heavy industrial infrastructure projects.

·        Proven expertise in reviewing and optimizing consultant designs and handling government approvals and liaison activities.

Technical Skills

·        Proficiency in AutoCAD, STAAD Pro, and other civil design tools.

·        Strong knowledge of Indian and international civil/structural design standards.

Behavioral Attributes

·        Excellent communication and client-facing skills for effective liaison.

·        Strong leadership, decision-making, and people management abilities.

·        High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

Special Conditions

·        Role may require frequent travel to project sites and government offices.

·        Willingness to be based at project locations during critical design and execution phases.