Key Responsibilities
1. Engineering & Solutioning Excellence
- Drive engineering-led problem solving with a strong focus on DPI (Design, Productivity & Innovation) .
- Develop new equipment and asset solutions for existing BOH (Back of House) environments to enhance efficiency, durability, and scalability.
- Design robust industrial and retail construction solutions that :
- Optimize costs
- Introduce alternate and sustainable materials
- Improve aesthetics and lifecycle longevity
2. Capex, Cost & Commercial Ownership
Own and govern end-to-end Capex planning, control, and optimization .Identify and mitigate engineering challenges related to layouts, cost per sq. ft., and material efficiency .Support and enable new and experimental formats , including :Education-led formatsSmall-format storesTransit-location stores (airports, highways, metro stations)3. Execution & Project Delivery
Lead pan-India project execution teams , ensuring delivery against timelines, cost, quality, and compliance benchmarks.Provide strong construction and fit-out oversight across projects.Apply deep working knowledge of :Electrical systemsHVACKitchen and retail equipmentPower and energy sourcesPlumbing and pollution control systemsEnd-to-end MEP infrastructure4. Vendor, OEM & Audit Management
Partner with OEM suppliers, external vendors, and auditors to :Customize solutions aligned with DPI requirementsEnsure best-in-class quality standardsAchieve optimal commercial outcomes at scaleBuild and sustain strategic, long-term vendor partnerships .5. Metrics, Governance & Operating Rigor
Define and implement clear engineering and operating metrics for project and operations teams.Establish strong governance frameworks for quality assurance, compliance, and audit readiness.Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights and performance tracking.6. Digital & Future-Ready Thinking
Champion a digital-first, modern engineering approach across project lifecycles.Leverage technology for :Project dashboards and MISCost and timeline optimizationAsset lifecycle and predictive maintenanceContinuously evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and construction practices relevant to large-scale retail and QSR infrastructure.Leadership & People Management
Lead, develop, and mentor large, geographically distributed teams across India.Build strong succession pipelines and second-line leadership.Foster a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and innovation .Key Responsibilities
1. Engineering & Solutioning Excellence
Drive engineering-led problem solving with a strong focus on DPI (Design, Productivity & Innovation) .Develop new equipment and asset solutions for existing BOH (Back of House) environments to enhance efficiency, durability, and scalability.Design robust industrial and retail construction solutions that :Optimize costsIntroduce alternate and sustainable materialsImprove aesthetics and lifecycle longevity2. Capex, Cost & Commercial Ownership
Own and govern end-to-end Capex planning, control, and optimization .Identify and mitigate engineering challenges related to layouts, cost per sq. ft., and material efficiency .Support and enable new and experimental formats , including :Education-led formatsSmall-format storesTransit-location stores (airports, highways, metro stations)3. Execution & Project Delivery
Lead pan-India project execution teams , ensuring delivery against timelines, cost, quality, and compliance benchmarks.Provide strong construction and fit-out oversight across projects.Apply deep working knowledge of :Electrical systemsHVACKitchen and retail equipmentPower and energy sourcesPlumbing and pollution control systemsEnd-to-end MEP infrastructure4. Vendor, OEM & Audit Management
Partner with OEM suppliers, external vendors, and auditors to :Customize solutions aligned with DPI requirementsEnsure best-in-class quality standardsAchieve optimal commercial outcomes at scaleBuild and sustain strategic, long-term vendor partnerships .5. Metrics, Governance & Operating Rigor
Define and implement clear engineering and operating metrics for project and operations teams.Establish strong governance frameworks for quality assurance, compliance, and audit readiness.Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights and performance tracking.6. Digital & Future-Ready Thinking
Champion a digital-first, modern engineering approach across project lifecycles.Leverage technology for :Project dashboards and MISCost and timeline optimizationAsset lifecycle and predictive maintenanceContinuously evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and construction practices relevant to large-scale retail and QSR infrastructure.Leadership & People Management
Lead, develop, and mentor large, geographically distributed teams across India.Build strong succession pipelines and second-line leadership.Foster a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and innovation .5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS :
Engineering graduate (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical preferred).Experience :Retail / QSR store rolloutsFactories, plants, or industrial infrastructureStrong exposure to MEP systems and construction fit-outs.Engineering-led problem-solving mindsetStrong commercial and financial acumenExecution excellence and delivery rigorVendor and OEM negotiation capabilityMetrics-driven leadershipDigital and technology-forward orientation