Project Officer - Urgent Role

We are looking for a capable Project Officer to join our all-star team at ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT in Hong Kong.
Growing your career as a Full Time Project Officer is an awesome opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in cooperation, teamwork and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Project Officer at ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT today!

Salary:  HK$57,075 per month Entry Requirements: Candidates should (a)(i) possess a degree in Engineering, Science or Technology field from a Hong Kong university or equivalent, and a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification full time working experience in innovation & technology projects, asset digitization, artificial intelligence, data analysis, predictive maintenance, energy management, robotics or research & development related to electrical and mechanical engineering field [including electrical / mechanical / building services / electronics / information / biomedical systems and equipment or motor vehicles]; or

(a)(ii) be Corporate Members of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Electrical, Mechanical, Building Services, Electronics, Information or Biomedical Discipline) elected after 5 December 1975, or equivalent; and

(b) met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent (See Note 1). Preference will be given to candidates who have relevant work experience in innovation and technology within the last three years.

Note:

1. For the purpose of this appointment, 'Grade C' and 'Grade E' in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to 'Level 3' and 'Level 2' respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.

2. Candidates should indicate relevant information in the application forms if they have the relevant experience/ statutory qualification/ recognized training as stated under "Entry Requirements".

Duties: A Project Officer is responsible to (a) manage and administer innovation & technology (I&T) projects; (b) devise and implement asset digitization programmes in the electrical and mechanical (E&M) engineering field; (c) provide design, procurement, project management and technical consultancy services related to E&M systems and equipment; (d) handle operation and maintenance of E&M systems and equipment plus improvement projects/works; and (e) undertake other duties as assigned by his/her superiors from time to time. [Successful candidates may be required - (a) to work irregular hours / in remote areas / in harsh conditions; (b) to perform shift / stand-by / on-call / emergency duties; and (c) to wear uniform / protective clothing.]

Terms of Appointment: Successful candidates will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms for a period of one year. Renewal of contracts will be subject to the service need of the department and the performance and conduct of the candidates.

Fringe Benefits An end-of-contract gratuity may be granted if the contract is satisfactorily completed with consistently high standard of performance and conduct. Such gratuity, plus any contribution to be made by the Government to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) scheme in respect of the appointee as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, will equal to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period. Rest days, statutory holidays (or substituted holidays), annual leave, maternity leave, sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted no less favourable than the provisions of the Employment Ordinance.

How to apply: Application Forms [G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)] are obtainable from any Home Affairs Enquiry Centres of District Offices, Home Affairs Department or any Job Centres of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau's web site (

Applications and supporting documents submitted in person or by post should reach the Recruitment and Promotion Section, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, 7/F, 3 Kai Shing Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong not later than 30 March 2023. The postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of application. Please specify "Application for the post of Project Officer" on the envelope.

On-line applications can also be made through the Civil Service Bureau's website ( Applicants who apply online should submit the supporting documents, by post or in person, to Recruitment and Promotion Section, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, 7/F, 3 Kai Shing Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong not later than 6 April 2023. The postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of submission. The online application number should be quoted on the envelope and copies of the supporting documents.

To avoid delayed or unsuccessful delivery of applications by post, please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage has been affixed before posting. Mail items bearing insufficient postage will not be delivered to this Department and will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post, where appropriate. Submission of the applications after 30 March 2023; or if you fail to provide in the on-line G.F. 340 all information as requested or it is not clear from your statements that you have the minimum qualifications, training, experience or other requirements for the job will not be considered.

Applicants who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation anytime during ten weeks period from the closing date for application. Invitation to the selection interview will be issued via email. Applicants should ensure that accurate email address is provided in the application form and that the email account can receive incoming emails properly. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.

Contact Address: Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, 3 Kai Shing Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Enquiry Telephone : View phone number on ctgoodjobs.hk
Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy): 30/03/2023 23:59:00

General Notes:

(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(c) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.
(d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
(e) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend recruitment examination and / or interview.
(f) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview / written examination without being subject to any further shortlisting criteria. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet "Employ People Based on Their Abilities-Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities" which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at under "Administration of the Civil Service-Appointments".
(g) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions / Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by post to the contact address.
(h) Towards the application deadline, our on-line system would likely be overloaded due to large volume of applications. To ensure timely completion of your on-line application, it is advisable to submit the application as early as possible.

Benefits of working as a Project Officer in Hong Kong:

● Excellent benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Attractive package