DGM/GM - Railway Design

Assystem provides engineering, project management and digital services to optimise the performance and safety of critical infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.

The company first came to India having acquired Stup Consultants Pvt Ltd in 2021 and L&TIEL in 2024. The company combines its globally recognised expertise in complex project management, with deep-rooted local experience cross full spectrum of infrastructure – from energy, transportation and urban development to water. Today, Assystem has a strong community of 1,500+ multidiscipline engineering experts connected across 8 offices in India.

The Assystem Group is one of the world’s leading independent nuclear engineering companies, ranked among the top three globally, with 60 years of experience in complex and highly regulated environments. With 8,000 experts across 13 countries, Assystem supports the development of low-carbon energy.

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Role Overview:

The Railway Design Head will lead and manage all design functions related to railway infrastructure projects, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective engineering solutions. The role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and coordination with multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the complete design and engineering activities for railway projects including track, alignment, stations, and associated infrastructure.
• Oversee civil, structural, track, signaling, and electrical design coordination.
• Ensure compliance with international and Indian railway standards (IRS, RDSO, UIC, etc.).
• Manage and review detailed project reports (DPRs), drawings, and technical specifications.
• Provide technical guidance in alignment design, geometric design, and track structure.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and government authorities.
• Drive value engineering, optimization, and innovation in design.
• Ensure timely delivery of design milestones in line with project schedules.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing design team.
• Support bid preparation, technical proposals, and project planning.
• Handle risk assessment and ensure quality assurance in all design outputs.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong expertise in railway design standards and codes.
• Proficiency in tools like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRail, MicroStation.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in handling large-scale railway/metro/high-speed rail projects.

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional certifications (if any) will be an added advantage.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.