Architect - Design -

Job Purpose

Support planning and early-stage design development for new airport terminals and related landside/airside interfaces by collating inputs from relevant disciplines and maintaining action/decision trackers.Assist with data collection and basic checks (e.g., traffic inputs, area/capacity summaries, passenger flow sketches and Level of Service notes) to support option comparisons and concept reviews under guidance.Prepare and update drawings, layouts, schedules, and presentations as directed, incorporating review comments and ensuring consistency, accuracy, and submission readiness.Maintain design documentation and records (minutes, comment logs, and draft submission packs) and support checks for alignment with applicable guidelines/standards and statutory requirements under supervision.

ORGANISATION CHART

Architect >> Head - Design (New Airports)

Key Accountabilities

Accountabilities

Key Performance Indicators

Support preparation and coordination of design deliverables for new airports/terminals (including key landside interfaces) by consolidating multi-discipline inputs, tracking comments/actions, and assisting with timely submissions.

Number of New airport projects designed/ initiation / Completion

Maintain coordination trackers and documentation to support statutory submissions and stakeholder approvals for airport design projects, including follow-ups and closure of review comments under guidance.

Number of Projects successfully facilitated / Number of approvals

Assist in developing concept options and layout plans by preparing drawings/presentations and compiling basic comparisons (area schedules, pros/cons, high-level cost inputs) as directed.

Number of Proposal prepared /revised / Implemented

Support design head and phasing work by capturing stakeholder requirements, updating plans/layouts, and preparing draft notes/schedules for review.

Number of Plan presented / approved

Collect, organize, and summarize relevant project information (site/context, environmental constraints, statutory requirements, and stakeholder inputs) to support design reports and planning submissions.

Number of Study Reports Presented

Assist with capacity and operational efficiency assessments by collecting inputs, documenting issues, and supporting development of improvement proposals in coordination with cross-functional teams.

Number of Studies done/Proposal prepared /revised / Implemented

Support review of design impacts arising from changes in standards, regulations, materials, or technologies, and help update drawings/documents as per agreed direction.

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 team /

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

Capex

Other Dimensions

Development of New Airports

Education Qualifications

B. Arch

Bachelor's degree in Architecture / Design, City or Regional or Urban Design, Architecture or Aviation related field

Relevant Experience

3–5 years’ experience in architecture, urban design, and/or airport design support (e.g., land-use planning, transportation planning, environmental planning, master planning, terminal planning/design).Experience preparing design deliverables and basic analytical outputs (drawings, layouts, reports, presentations) with good attention to detail and quality.Working proficiency in CAD/BIM and 3D modelling tools, with strong visual/graphic communication skills and Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint), AI.Ability to work independently on assigned drafting/modelling tasks and collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams under guidance.

Would be given an added score if candidate has a working knowledge of relevant aviation guidelines/standards (ICAO, DGCA CAR, BCAS, IATA) and applicable building/environment regulations; able to apply requirements with supervision.

COMPETENCIES

Entrepreneurship Capability Building Social Awareness Planning & Decision Making Execution & Results Strategic Orientation Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking Networking Personal Effectiveness Teamwork & Interpersonal influence Stakeholder Focus Aeronautical (Airside) Facilities Planning (Practitioner) Aviation Demand Forecasting and Provision of Balanced Capacity (Practitioner) Airport Master Planning Fundamentals (Practitioner) Air Traffic Services and Airspace Planning (Practitioner) Obstacle Limitation Surfaces and Obstacle Planning (Practitioner) Airside Safety and Regulatory Compliance (Practitioner) General Aviation Terminals, Hangars and MRO Facilities Planning (Practitioner) Land Use Zoning and Spatial Allocation (Practitioner) Cityside Connectivity and Transportation Planning (Practitioner) Aircraft Gate Stand Parking (Practitioner) Terminal Functional Planning (Practitioner) Simulation, Modelling and Visualization Tools (Practitioner) Design Integration and Interface Management (Practitioner) Commercial Lands and Urban Interface Planning (Practitioner) Cost Benefit and Feasibility Analysis (Practitioner) Environmental Planning and Sustainability and Resiliency (Practitioner)