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Grade

Role

BUILDING SURVEYOR
  • To examine building plan submissions and to process applications for licences, consent to commencement of works and occupation permits;

  • To examine and process minor works submissions and associated certifications;

  • To carry out audit checks on sites with building works in progress and completed minor works and inspect unauthorized building works, buildings, drains and slopes / retaining structures;

  • To evaluate the fire safety provisions of existing buildings and specify the required fire safety improvement works;

  • To specify and supervise works in default of statutory orders and emergency works for buildings, drains and slopes / retaining structures;

  • To take necessary enforcement actions and to keep the building legislation, standards, and codes of practice under review; and

  • To deal with litigation matters and instigate prosecution / disciplinary action against breaches of the Buildings Ordinance.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
  • To examine structural plan submissions and to process applications for approvals and consent for commencement of works, to carry out site inspections, to conduct or witness tests on structural elements, foundations and their bearing strata;

  • To monitor safety and quality of works carried out on building sites; and

  • To inspect and appraise the safety of existing buildings, unauthorized building works, drains and slopes/retaining structures;

  • To specify and supervise works in default of statutory orders and emergency works for buildings, drains and slopes/retaining structures; and

  • To take necessary enforcement action and to keep the building regulations, standards and codes of practice under review.

SURVEY OFFICER (BUILDING)
  • To assist in checking building plans and inspecting works of private developments and licensed premises;

  • To assist in carrying out inspection of buildings and slopes, surveying defects, minor works and unauthorized building works, arranging issue of statutory orders/notices/directions, and supervising works, including emergency cases, carried out by the Government Contractors; and

  • To prepare working drawings and cost estimates, and to assist in building records management.
TECHNICAL OFFICER (STRUCTURAL)
  • To assist in checking structural design and details, test reports and construction records, and in witnessing and carrying out of tests on foundation and structural elements;

  • To assist in carrying out inspection of buildings and slopes, surveying defects and unauthorised building works, arranging issue of statutory orders/ notices, and supervising works, including emergency cases, carried out by Government contractors; and

  • To assist in the training of junior staff.

 

Note for Job Seekers : 

As and when our non-civil service vacancies arise, we advertise through the Labour Department's Job Centres. Interested job seekers for our short-term contract appointments are advised to approach the Labour Department's Job Centres or to visit the Labour Department's "Interactive Employment Service" website at http://www.jobs.gov.hk  for details on the application procedures.

 

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