Regional Head

Job Title: Regional Head (Architect)

Location: Gurugram, India

Experience Required: 15+ Years

Reports to: National Design Head / Director – Projects

Department: Design & Architecture

About the Role:

Our Client is looking for a seasoned Regional Head ( Architect) to lead and manage design operations in the Gurugram region. This leadership role requires a strong foundation in architecture, interior design, project delivery, and client management within commercial and workplace sectors. This is a leadership role responsible for design excellence, regional delivery coordination, and maintaining client and consultant relationships at a strategic level.

Key Responsibilities:

Regional Design Leadership

• Drive architectural and interior design strategy across all projects in the Gurugram region.
• Serve as the key point of contact for all regional design initiatives.
• Lead client workshops, design presentations, and value engineering discussions.

Project Oversight & Execution

• Oversee all design phases from concept to construction documentation.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, technically sound, and timely design deliverables.
• Coordinate with engineering, MEP, and PMC teams for seamless integration.

Design Excellence & Innovation

• Maintain high standards of design innovation, space planning, and user-centric design.
• Implement sustainable and LEED-compliant solutions wherever applicable.
• Regularly audit design output for quality and alignment with organizational goals.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Interface with clients, real estate consultants (e.g., CBRE, C&W), and vendors.
• Handle design-related RFIs, change requests, and design clarifications on-site.
• Contribute to business development efforts through design strategy and visioning.

Team Management & Mentoring

• Lead and mentor a regional team of architects, interior designers, and 3D visualizers.
• Conduct design reviews, performance appraisals, and internal training sessions.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to statutory norms, building codes, and regulatory approvals.
• Mitigate project and design risks through proactive planning.

Key Skills:

• Architectural Design & Detailing – Strong conceptual and technical design ability across commercial and workplace projects.
• Space Planning & Workplace Strategy – Expertise in programming, space utilization, and modern workplace solutions.
• Client Management – Confident in handling CXO-level client interactions and steering design discussions.
• Project Coordination – Ability to manage multi-stakeholder coordination including MEP, PMC, and contractors.
• Leadership & Team Management – Proven capability in leading large design teams and mentoring talent.
• Software Proficiency – AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), MS Office.
• Knowledge of Codes – NBC, local building by-laws, fire norms, and global workplace compliance (e.g., LEED, WELL standards).
• Attention to Detail – Exceptional design sensitivity with accuracy in drawings, documentation, and specifications.
• Time & Resource Management – Ability to manage multiple deadlines and allocate resources efficiently.
• Communication Skills – Clear written and verbal communication for presentations, reports, and client interactions.

What We Offer:

• A strategic leadership role in a high-growth, design-focused environment.
• Opportunities to work on landmark projects with global brands.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• A collaborative and creative culture that values design integrity and innovation.