Deputy Director

Vocational Training Council; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vocational Training Council’s Estates and Campus Development Office (ECDO) seeks a General Manager to lead capital works and AA&I projects, shaping the VTC Campus Master Plan and coordinating consultants and contractors in Hong Kong.

You will drive strategic planning, manage major building projects, ensure compliance with government procedures, and oversee funding applications while promoting smart, green design and delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree or equivalent in Architecture, Building Surveying, Building Services, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/Structural Engineering.
• At least 12 years’ relevant experience, incl. 10 years post-qualification in complex building projects, preferably client-side or representing the client.
• Sound understanding of Hong Kong construction and building-related legislations and government procedures.
• Good knowledge of building and building services works and experience in administering works contracts.
• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, time management and forward planning with change management ability.
• Excellent command of English and Chinese, including Putonghua.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of ECDO in strategic planning, policy formulation and management of capital works projects and AA&I works.
• Lead the Project Management Section for planning, implementation, engagement and management of consultants and contractors.
• Formulate smart and green design strategies for new and existing campuses.
• Oversee funding applications and preparation of papers and reports.

Skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Degree in Architecture / Building Engineering

Job description

Estates and Campus Development Office (ECDO)

Major Duties:

(a) To assist the Director of ECDO in the strategic planning, policy formulation and management of new capital works projects, and alterations, additions and improvement (AA&I) projects;

(b) To lead the Project Management Section in the Office for planning of AA&I works, implementation of the VTC Campus Master Plan, engagement and management of consultants and contractors, and formulation of strategies for new works including packaging, procurement and management controls;

(c) To formulate smart and green strategies for the design in new and existing campuses; and

(d) To oversee funding applications with relevant Government bureau / departments, and the preparation of papers and reports.

Requirements :

(a) A recognised degree or equivalent in one or more of the following fields: Architecture, Building Surveying, Building Services, Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Structural Engineering;

(b) At least 12 years’ relevant experience at an appropriate level of responsibility, of which include not less than 10 years of post-qualification experience in complex building projects, preferably on the clients’ side or representing the clients’ side such as the Government / public organisations / tertiary institutions. Experience at senior level for project management of Government capital works or subvented building projects is highly preferred;

(c) Sound understanding of Hong Kong construction and building-related legislations and government procedures for delivering major subvented building projects;

(d) Good knowledge of both building and building services works and experience in the administration of works contracts;

(e) Strong capability in strategic thinking, leadership, time management and forward planning with exceptional ability to drive and manage changes; and

(f) Excellent command of English and Chinese languages, including Putonghua.

Notes :

(1) The post is at the rank of “General Manager”.

(2) Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply.

Closing date for application: 8 November 2026

Applicants not invited for interview within 10 weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The Council reserves the right not to fill the post(s).

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will normally be destroyed 12 months after the completion of the recruitment exercise.