AGM - Design -

Job Purpose

To provide strong technical and design leadership for the design, design, and delivery of aviation terminal infrastructure, ensuring world-class airport terminals that are safe, efficient, compliant, and future-ready. The role is responsible for translating traffic forecasts and operational requirements into robust terminal design, spatial design, and engineering solutions that optimize passenger experience, operational efficiency, and lifecycle performance.The role provides advanced analytics, modelling, and simulation to assess terminal capacity, passenger flows, systems, and processes across landside, terminal, and airside interfaces. It defines and improves Levels of Service in line with international aviation standards and develops capacity and terminal strategies that sustainably support current and future traffic growth, changing airline business models, and regulatory requirements—without compromising operational resilience or passenger comfort.The role further drives the development of integrated terminal design solutions that enable efficient utilization of existing land and infrastructure assets, support phased expansion, and align with the larger airport city and commercial ecosystem. Through close coordination with stakeholders, consultants, and operators, the role ensures that terminal designs are operationally efficient, commercially viable, environmentally responsible, and reflective of best-in-class global aviation design practices.

ORGANISATION CHART

AGM Design --> Head - Design (New Airports)

Responsibilities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Lead and contribute to design initiatives for new airports, terminals, lounges, and Airport City/landside developments.

Number of New airport projects designed/ initiation / Completion

Coordinate and secure all required approvals, statutory clearances, and stakeholder signoffs for new airport projects covering the airport, Airport City, and supporting infrastructure.

Number of Projects successfully facilitated / Number of approvals

Prepare development and redevelopment plans that meet business and operational needs and evaluate proposals to recommend options based on cost–benefit analysis.

Number of Proposal prepared /revised / Implemented

Develop short-, medium-, and long-term plans to manage growth and change, in consultation with all stakeholders across the Airport, SEZ, and Airport City.

Number of Plan presented / approved

Identify capacity and efficiency bottlenecks, and work with cross-functional teams to develop mitigation options using available facilities, systems, and processes.

Number of Studies done/Proposal prepared /revised / Implemented

Gather and analyze physical, economic, social, legal, political, cultural, and environmental factors that influence existing and new developments.

Number of Study Reports Presented

Assess how improvements (e.g., new technology/materials/specs) or constraints (e.g., new regulations) affect airport capacity and Airport/Airport City/SEZ development.

Number of Studies done/Proposal prepared /revised / Implemented

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

Government Statutory Bodies (AAI, PCB, ULBs, etc.)

Consultants / Surveyors

Tenants / developers/ contractors / Designers

Master planning and Design consultants

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

Corporate Relations

GMR entities, Aviation SEZ team, GHIAL Cargo team

Operations and Commercial Department

ALD-CPD, Business Development team

CPD’s -Strategic Design Team

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

CapexOpex

Other Dimensions

Manage and mentor a design team of architects , overseeing daily workflows, quality, and coordination.Development of New Airports

Education Qualifications

B. Arch (Required)M. Arch (Preferred)Bachelor's/Master degree in Architecture / Design , City or Regional or Urban Design, Architecture or Aviation related field

Relevant Experience

10+ Years of total experienceAt least 7-8 Years of experience of Interior design & Finishes10 years’ experience in architecture, urban design, and/or airport design (e.g., land-use planning, transportation planning, environmental planning, master planning, terminal design).Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality design and analytical outputs.Proficiency in CAD, BIM, and 3D modelling tools, along with strong visual/graphic communication skills and the Microsoft Office suite (advanced Excel preferred), AI.Able to work independently in CAD and guide/supervise junior team members.

COMPETENCIES

Networking Personal Effectiveness Teamwork & Interpersonal influence Stakeholder Focus Entrepreneurship Capability Building Social Awareness Planning & Decision Making Execution & Results Strategic Orientation Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking Finishing Works (Proficient) Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Integration (Proficient) Retail Design and Fit Out (Proficient) Materials and Finishes Selection Knowledge (Proficient) Exterior Envelope and Façade Works (Proficient) Universal Design and Accessibility Standards (Proficient) Value Engineering (Proficient) Lighting and Acoustics in Passenger Terminals (Proficient) Egress Planning (Proficient) Interior Landscaping and Art Integration (Proficient) Quality Control (Proficient) Architecture and Visualization Software Proficiency (Proficient) Ergonomic Design Knowledge (Proficient) Aesthetic Ideation and Branding (Proficient)