Building Services Inspector, Estates Office

ESTATES OFFICE

BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS SECTION

Building Services Inspector (25260769)

The appointee will be a member of the Building Services and Systems in Estates Office and assist the Project Building Services Engineer in technical and site matters on all campuses of the University.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Building Services Engineer in all aspects of supervision of building services work on site within the contracts and the maintenance of site records;
• Monitor labour resources, progress, materials and equipment used on site;
• Responsible for the upkeep of site records including site record books and submission of all monthly returns;
• Liaise and co-ordinate with other contractors, utility companies, client and government departments on site matters;
• Solve minor disputes/conflicts between various contractors, utility companies, client and government departments on site;
• Ensure the correct materials and equipment are delivered to site by contractors and that only those approved materials and equipment are installed;
• Assist in the checking of any site measurement of building services works and payments claimed by contractors;
• Assist in the site survey of existing building services installation during the construction stage, including submission of proposals for additional, alteration or repair works;
• Inspect and witness the testing and commissioning of building services installation;
• Monitor the progress of building services outstanding works and defects rectification works;
• Assist the Project Building Services Engineer in the checking of building services operation and maintenance manuals and as-fitted drawings submitted by various contractors;
• Carry out all such other duties as directed by the Senior Clerk of Works; and
• Supervise and monitor contractors' production of building services coordinated and combined drawings.

Requirements:

• A recognised degree in Building Services Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering or above with a minimum of eight years’ relevant experience including four years’ working experience in the capacity of Assistant Building Services Inspector, or equivalent;
• Candidate with particular skills (i.e. knowledge of BIM/ AutoCAD/ ICT, Registered Electrical Worker (REW) etc.,) is preferred;
• Candidate with particular experience (e.g. projects of restaurant/ canteen/ lecture theatre/ wet & dry laboratories, installation of AV & IT systems, green features and smart facilities etc.) will be an advantage;
• Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills; 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 performance review, 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.