Role Overview
We are seeking a strategic and technically grounded team leader to head our India-based unit part of the MESA advisory team. This role provides leadership across urban data GIS design and environmental modelling while owning early-stage planning inputsincluding RIBA Stage 0 and 1 deliverables. The Team Lead will also drive real estate programming activities such as land use mix GFA allocation density strategies and feasibility framing. This role requires the ability to operate across multiple planning scales from regional strategies and district frameworks to site-specific and building-level planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of specialists in data GIS/environmental modelling and urban design.
- Act as the primary interface with MESA leadership to align workstreams with evolving priorities and project needs.
- Own and coordinate early-stage advisory deliverables related to RIBA Stage 0 and 1 including strategic definition and preparation of client briefs.
- Lead real estate programming: define land use mixes GFA breakdowns density allocations and development phasing.
- Oversee quality of outputs including dashboards spatial mapping and zoning-based design visuals.
- Ensure on-time delivery client-readiness and coordination across all technical packages.
- Guide continuous upskilling of the team including AI for data analysis and BIM/GIS integration.
Qualifications :
- 12 years in urban planning architecture or strategic advisory.
- Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong grasp of urban codes planning policy and early-stage feasibility studies.
- Familiar with RIBA work stages and digital workflows used for strategic briefing.
- Experience in real estate development programming or land use strategy.
- Masters degree in Architecture Urban Planning or Real Estate Development.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time