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Job Description:
Head Architect – Township Planning
Location: Dadar, Mumbai
Company: Della Group – Della Townships
Working Days: 6 Days a Week
Reports To: Chairman / Managing Director
About Della Townships
Della Townships is the luxury real estate vertical of Della Group, known for creating experiential, hospitality-led master-planned communities that blend high design, curated lifestyle, and world-class amenities. The developments integrate ultra-premium residences, hospitality, F&B, retail, wellness, and cultural experiences into cohesive luxury ecosystems.
Position Overview
We are seeking a visionary and execution-focused Head Architect – Township Planning to lead the master planning and architectural direction of large-scale luxury township developments.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in luxury township planning, demonstrate strong collaboration with international design consultants, and possess deep expertise in integrating architecture, landscape, infrastructure, and hospitality elements into a unified high-end development.
This role requires strategic thinking, design excellence, technical depth, and leadership capability in a fast-paced, design-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Master Planning & Design Leadership
Lead conceptualization and execution of large-scale luxury township master plans.
Define zoning strategies, land utilization, circulation, density distribution, and amenity planning.
Ensure cohesive architectural language across villas, apartments, hospitality, retail, and public realm.
Integrate landscape, water features, public spaces, and experiential design elements.
2. International Consultant Coordination
Collaborate with globally reputed architects, landscape designers, hospitality planners, and specialist consultants.
Manage coordination across time zones, design standards, and cultural working styles.
Ensure global best practices are incorporated while adapting to local regulatory frameworks.
Lead design workshops, charrettes, and executive design reviews.
3. Luxury Design Excellence
Establish premium design benchmarks aligned with experiential luxury positioning.
Oversee façade articulation, material palettes, and high-end detailing.
Ensure hospitality-grade standards are reflected in residential planning.
Maintain design integrity from concept through construction documentation.
4. Technical & Regulatory Oversight
Ensure compliance with Mumbai and Maharashtra planning regulations.
Coordinate with liaison teams for approvals and authority submissions.
Review drawings for constructability, coordination, and design efficiency.
Drive BIM-based coordination where applicable.
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Development, Marketing, Sales, and Construction teams.
Align master planning with commercial viability and product strategy.
Support value engineering initiatives without compromising luxury positioning.
Participate in investor and stakeholder presentations.
6. Team Leadership
Build and mentor an in-house architectural and planning team.
Oversee external consultants and ensure timeline adherence.
Drive a high-performance, design-driven culture within the organization.
Job Expectations:
Skills:
Demonstrated experience in luxury residential / hospitality-integrated developments.
Proven track record of working with international design consultants.
Strong understanding of infrastructure planning, landscape integration, and high-end residential planning.
Experience in GCC / international markets is an advantage.
Key Competencies
Visionary master planning capability
Strong design sensibility aligned with luxury positioning
Technical expertise in large-scale development
Excellent coordination and leadership skills
Strong presentation and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to thrive in a 6-day high-performance work culture
Minimum Qualification:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture (Master’s in Urban Design / Planning preferred).
Minimum Job Experience:
15+ years of experience in large-scale township or mixed-use master planning.
Reporting to:
CMD
Travel:
As an when required
