
DGM/General Manager – Ports
Assystem
The Role
Overview
Lead design & engineering of port infrastructure, manage P&L and client relations.
Key Responsibilities
- bim
- design engineering
- system integration
- qa/qc
- value engineering
- client interface
Tasks
-Champion sustainability and green engineering practices in port design. -Ensure on-time delivery of design packages aligned with project schedules. -Act as the primary technical and commercial interface with clients and government authorities. -Lead the detailed design engineering of complex port & marine structures. -Conduct value engineering, risk analysis, and constructability reviews. -Manage P&L for the design & engineering vertical, ensuring revenue growth, profitability, and cost efficiency. -Build long-term client relationships ensuring repeat and new business. -Support business development & proposals by defining engineering scope, methodologies, and costings. -Drive digital transformation (BIM, 3D modeling, simulation tools) to enhance design efficiency and quality. -Manage engineering consultants, third parties, and technology partners. -Drive continuous improvement in productivity, efficiency, and delivery models. -Oversee integration of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and marine systems into holistic designs. -Ensure profitability through cost optimization and resource utilization. -Implement strong QA/QC systems for all engineering outputs. -Deliver financial performance against defined revenue, margin, and cash flow targets. -Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams across geotechnical, structural, marine, and utilities disciplines. -Ensure compliance with HSE norms, quality standards, and statutory regulations. -End-to-end delivery of detailed engineering for multiple port projects. -Coordinate closely with EPC/construction teams for seamless execution. -Define and execute the design & engineering strategy for port infrastructure (container terminals, bulk cargo berths, liquid jetties, breakwaters, dredging & reclamation, yard development). -Represent the organization in industry forums, technical committees, and client presentations. -Approve key engineering deliverables – design reports, drawings, technical specifications, BOQs. -Monitor project budgets, billing, invoicing, and collection cycles. -Ensure compliance with international codes & standards (PIANC, BS, IS, Eurocodes).
Requirements
- leadership
- p&l
- staad
- autocad
- bim
- m.tech
What You Bring
-Experience: 20+ years in port & marine infrastructure engineering with at least 10+ years in leadership & P&L management roles. -Track record in design leadership for large-scale port projects (terminals, breakwaters, dredging, offshore structures). -Proficiency in engineering software (STAAD, Plaxis, SAP, MIKE 21, ANSYS, AutoCAD, BIM tools). -Strong client satisfaction and business growth. -Education: B.E./B. Tech in Civil/Structural/Marine; M. Tech/M.E. in Port/Marine Engineering preferred. -Demonstrated ability to manage P&L, budgets, and large engineering teams.
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The Company
About Assystem
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Sector Specialisms
Nuclear
Renewables
Electricity grids
Clean hydrogen
Transportation
Industrial
Aerospace
Infrastructure
Energy transition
Operation and maintenance
Civil engineering
Mechanical engineering
Automation
Electricity
Logistics
Radiation protection
Operational safety
Waste and dismantling
Transport
Testing
Digital solutions
Project management
Consulting
Smart city projects
Hydrogen
Water
