Job Description

Technical Manager I/II in the Project Division of the Estates Office (Ref.: 537654)

We are looking for a Technical Manager I/II in Site Safety to join the Estates Office.

The Role

The appointee will participate in campus expansion projects relating to quality and safety management. He/she will be responsible for the day-to-day monitoring and supervision of site works and interface works, quality control, carrying out site inspections, overseeing on-site and off-site testing as directed, and monitoring site housekeeping and safety. He/she will liaise with project teams, maintenance and operations teams, Safety Office, external consultants and government authorities in relation to project quality and safety.

The appointee may be required to work shifts, overtime and on public holidays, subject to prior arrangements.

Enquiries about the post should be sent to eojobs@hku.hk.

Qualifications and Qualities

Applicants should possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree or above in Architecture, Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering or equivalent disciplines;
• At least 8 years’ post-qualification experience, of which at least 5 years must be in a supervisory/responsible position in project management, monitoring and site supervision;
• A valid Construction Industry Safety Training Certificate (Green Card) issued in accordance with Chapter 59 of the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance (i.e. by attending the relevant safety training courses which are recognized by the Commissioner for Labour) or equivalent;
• Good communication skills, self-motivation, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; and
• Solid site supervision experience in large-scale, institutional, DfMA or MiC projects would be an advantage.

Those with less experience or lower qualifications may be considered for appointment as Technical Manager II.

Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref: 536931) need not re-apply.

What We offer

The appointment will be made on fixed-term full-time contract for 2 years, to commence as soon as possible with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 10% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and medical benefits.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s career site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until October 28, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.