Project Director – World’s Largest Solar Power Project
📍 Base : Mumbai | Site : Kutch (Frequent Travel)
☀️ Landmark Renewable Energy Programme | EPCM
Global Engineering Talent has been appointed as the exclusive search partner to support the delivery of the world’s largest single-site solar power project, based in India. This is a career-defining leadership role on one of the most significant renewable energy programmes ever undertaken globally.
We are seeking a Project Director to provide full lifecycle leadership across design, contracts, construction, and HSSE, ensuring safe, timely, and commercially robust delivery of this multi-billion-dollar EPCM programme.
The Role
As Project Director, you will hold ultimate responsibility for project delivery, acting as the senior authority interfacing with investors, EPC / EPCM partners, contractors, and internal leadership teams.
Key responsibilities include:
* Overall leadership of a $1bn+ solar power and infrastructure programme
* End-to-end project governance across design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover
* Strategic oversight of contracts, commercial performance, and risk management
* Full accountability for programme schedule, cost, quality, and HSSE performance
* Leadership of large, multidisciplinary EPCM and contractor teams
* Stakeholder management at board, investor, and government interface level
* Ensuring compliance with international standards, local regulations, and best-in-class delivery practices
* Regular travel between Mumbai and site in Kutch
Candidate Profile
We are targeting senior, battle-tested delivery leaders with a proven track record on mega-scale energy or infrastructure programmes.
Essential requirements
* 25+ years’ experience delivering large-scale solar power plants and/or major infrastructure projects
* Proven experience leading programmes with a minimum value of USD $1bn
* Strong EPC / EPCM project management background
* Demonstrable experience overseeing design, contracts, construction, and HSSE
* Comfortable operating in complex, fast-paced, high-profile project environments
* Graduate Engineer qualification (minimum requirement)
* Experience working on international or emerging market projects is highly advantageous
Location & Contract
* Base location : Mumbai
* Site : Kutch (frequent travel required)
* Contract duration : 2 years (with potential extension)
Package & Benefits
This role offers a best-in-market remuneration package, designed to attract top-tier global talent, including:
* Market-leading salary
* Full housing provision
* Relocation support
* Medical insurance
* Visa sponsorship
* All travel costs covered
* Structured mobilisation and support throughout the assignment
Why This Role?
* Lead a once-in-a-generation renewable energy project
* Operate at a scale rarely available even at senior executive level
* Play a direct role in the global energy transition
* Deliver a legacy project that will define your career
📩 Confidential enquiries :
James Goodall
Founder & Director – Global Engineering Talent
James@globalengineeringtalent.com
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