Engineer, Estates Office

ESTATES OFFICE

BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS SECTION

Engineer (25260531)

The appointees will be members of the Building Services and Systems in Estates Office and responsible for leading a team of frontline staff and managing contractors to perform the operation and maintenance of building services and fitting-out projects on all campuses of the University.

Responsibilities:

• Take part in the day-to-day electrical and mechanical (E&M) plant operations including routine maintenance, emergency repair and resume the electrical system in case of system breakdown;


• Ensure the equipment, system and facilities are serviced and maintained according to sets of standards and specifications;


• Prepare for E&M routine and preventive maintenance plans and perform regular site supervision;


• Manage system breakdown to minimise the downtime and impact on operations;


• Oversee building services fitting-out works, upgrading and improvement works for enhancing the existing system performance, efficiency and sustainability;


• Liaise with end users, consultants and contractors in connection with building services installation works, fitting out projects and maintenance contracts;


• Be responsible for budget estimation and preparation of tender documents for fitting-out projects and improvement works including design drawings and technical specifications;


• Perform shift/emergency duties as necessary; and


• Assist in ad hoc tasks and undertake other duties as assigned by seniors.

Requirements:

• A recognised degree in Mechanical /Building Services/ Electrical Engineering or above with a minimum of six years’ relevant post-qualification experience in building services or a higher diploma with substantial years of relevant experience will also be considered;


• Familiar with statutory requirements and Codes of Practice;


• Possession of a valid Registered Electrical Worker Grade B or above;


• Excellent knowledge of building services engineering and associated work experience in design, installation, operation and maintenance;


• Experience in computer-aided design (AutoCAD), facilities management, operation and maintenance of Electrical systems is highly desired;


• Good communication, interpersonal and presentation to ensure the user requirements are properly captured; and


• Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test.

The initial appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of two years.  Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding. 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful.  Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the positions are filled.