Head of Design - India (Faridabad)

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JSM CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

India, Haryana, Faridabad Full-Time On-site

Posted 9 hours ago • Apply by April 13, 2026

Job Description

THE TEAM

Join JSM Group India, a growing subsidiary of one of the UK’s leading electrical distribution businesses. We’re shaping the future of utility and infrastructure networks with cutting-edge design and engineering solutions. Our Indian design function is rapidly expanding, and this role is critical to ensuring we deliver safe, compliant, and scalable infrastructure for our clients.

You’ll lead a high-performing team of 25–30 design professionals, delivering substation and HV connection designs across multiple workstreams.

SCOPE OF ROLE

As Head of Design, you’ll take full ownership of design delivery across our portfolio, covering substations, cable networks, and overhead lines up to 400kV. You'll develop and lead a multi-disciplinary design office, manage the design lifecycle from tender to commissioning, and ensure alignment with client expectations and compliance standards.

This is a senior leadership role for a seasoned engineering professional with deep utility experience, offering high visibility, autonomy, and impact.

HOW YOU`LL SUCCEED

🔌 Design Leadership & Delivery

Oversee design work for substations, overhead lines, and cable routes (up to 400kV)
Present proposals, technical reports, and updates to senior leadership and clients
Develop and manage design programmes from the tender stage to execution
Deliver projects on time and within budget, ensuring client satisfaction

👷 Team Development & Management

Build and manage a 25–30 person design team, improving capabilities and mentoring talent
Conduct appraisals, manage performance, and oversee training & career development
Ensure team readiness for Principal Designer responsibilities under CDM
Maintain high standards in quality, safety, and professional growth

📑 Operational Excellence & Governance

Monitor CVRs, budgets, and schedules—reporting regularly to leadership
Lead project meetings and ensure cross-functional alignment with operations
Support project planning, ensure compliance with grid codes and environmental regulations
Travel to client offices or project sites as required

What It Takes

✅ Essential Experience

15–20 years’ experience in an electrical utility design role (substations, HV connections)
Previous leadership of design teams, ideally within a distribution network operator or consultancy
Strong familiarity with National Grid codes, CDM, and Indian regulatory frameworks
Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects across various locations

🎓 Qualifications

HNC / Degree in Electrical, Civil, or Protection Engineering
Experience delivering designs up to 400kV (132kV essential)

💡 Key Skills

HV Electrical Design
Substation Design (Concept to Commissioning)
Team Leadership & Mentoring
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Budget & CVR Management
Technical Reporting & Presentation

What We Offer You

We truly value your work, time, and skills! In return, we will offer you a competitive salary and some additional benefits to support your professional growth, including:

Participation in mentoring and coaching programmes
28 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays)
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working pattern
Continuous training and development, in both technical and business skills

Equal Opportunity Statement

JSM Group Services Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, and to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behaviour and our business requirements. JSM Group operates a zero-tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.