Job Description

Department: Campus Management Office

Job Posting Details

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Assistant Manager to join the Laboratory Services Development Team at HKUST. In this pivotal role, you will act as the vital bridge between our laboratory users and external contractors or consultants for lab renovation and enhancement projects. You will play a crucial part in ensuring our laboratory facilities are upgraded smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest institutional standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary liaison between HKUST laboratory users and external contractors/consultants.
• Coordinate and streamline communication among all project stakeholders to support efficient day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate with lab users to propose a lab layout design based on the submission from the lab user via a room data sheet.
• Ensure all complex laboratory requirements are clearly articulated, fully understood, and accurately integrated into contractor planning and execution.
• Facilitate effective collaboration to prevent project delays, misunderstandings, and costly rework.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Take a leading role in quality assurance by actively reviewing and inspecting contractor works.
• Verify that all construction and refurbishment work complies strictly with tender specifications and relevant regulatory standards.
• Conduct structured site checks and inspections to guarantee that deliverables meet HKUST’s rigorous technical, safety, and performance expectations.
• Safeguard the laboratory environment by ensuring all outputs align with the University's engineering and compliance guidelines.

Testing, Commissioning & Technical Oversight

• Plan, execute, and oversee testing and commissioning (T&C) activities for critical Electrical and Mechanical (E&M) systems and lab furniture installations.
• Monitor installation-related activities and meticulously track progress during the T&C stages.
• Confirm that all E&M systems and furnished components function exactly as intended for specialized laboratory operations.
• Provide ongoing technical support, resolve technical issues, and offer expert guidance throughout the entire renovation lifecycle to ensure the timely handover of highly effective laboratory spaces.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Applicants should possess a degree in Mechanical, Building Services Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional registration (HKIE / CEng) is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years in relevant project management experience in a consultant or contracting firm specializing in Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) design and installation for new build and A&A projects including laboratory and hospital projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is required, along with strong spoken and written English and Chinese skills.

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisements need not re-apply.)

Appointment to the position will normally be on two-year fixed term contract basis. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided. A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Please apply on or before: 18 September 2026.

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HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.