Manager (SEW – Technical)

Hong Kong Housing Society; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Housing Society is seeking a senior Building Services Engineer/Project Manager to lead planning, development, and capital works for elderly housing and care facilities in Hong Kong. You will coordinate with internal units, consultants and government departments, ensuring projects meet service objectives and regulatory requirements.

The role demands extensive experience in building services systems, contract administration, and stakeholder management, focusing on safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.
• Corporate membership of a recognized professional institution such as HKIE or equivalent.
• Registered Professional Engineer (RPE) qualification is an advantage.
• Registered Electrical Worker (Grade C or above) is preferred.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in building services, facilities management, or capital works.
• Experience in renovation, upgrading, maintenance, and building services projects.
• Experience in contract administration, tendering, procurement, budgeting, and stakeholder management.
• Healthcare/elderly care or related projects an advantage.
• Strong PM, planning, coordination, and organisational skills.
• Analytical, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of building services systems and statutory requirements.
• Understanding of procurement procedures and facilities maintenance practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, report-writing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Fluent in written/spoken English, Chinese, and Putonghua.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal users, consultants, developers, government departments, and service operators in planning and development of elderly housing and care-related projects.
• Gather, analyse, and consolidate user requirements and operational needs to ensure alignment with service objectives.
• Facilitate incorporation of Ageing-in-Place, accessibility, and elderly-friendly design principles.
• Manage renovation, upgrading, maintenance improvement, and capital works projects for SCRS, TTH, RCHEs, and other SEWS facilities.
• Oversee tender preparation, procurement processes, contract administration, project implementation, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, quality standards, risks, and timelines.
• Liaise with internal departments, consultants, contractors, operators, authorities, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate project meetings and timely resolution of technical and operational issues.
• Ensure facilities, systems, projects, and contractors comply with statutory requirements, licensing, company standards, and best practices.
• Monitor outsourced service operators and contractors for compliance with legislation and contractual obligations.
• Provide professional advice on building services systems including electrical, HVAC, fire services, lifts, plumbing, and drainage.
• Recommend and implement improvements to safety, user comfort, efficiency, sustainability, and service quality.
• Supervise, coach, and develop subordinate staff for quality and growth.
• Prepare management reports, project updates, budget forecasts, technical evaluations, and presentation materials.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Project management

Planning & coordination

Communication skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Languages: English/Chinese/Putonghua

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Building Services Engineering

HKIE corporate membership

Registered Professional Engineer (RPE)

Registered Electrical Worker (Grade C or above)

Job description

• Coordinate with internal users, consultants, developers, government departments, and service operators in the planning and development of new elderly housing and care-related projects.
• Gather, analyse, and consolidate user requirements and operational needs to ensure projects are aligned with service objectives and future operational requirements.
• Facilitate the incorporation of Ageing-in-Place, accessibility, and elderly-friendly design principles into project development.
• Manage renovation, upgrading, maintenance improvement, and capital works projects for SCRS, TTH, RCHEs, and other SEWS facilities.
• Oversee tender preparation, procurement processes, contract administration, project implementation, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, quality standards, risks, and timelines to ensure successful delivery.
• Liaise and maintain effective communication with internal departments, consultants, contractors, operators, authorities, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate project meetings and ensure timely resolution of technical and operational issues.
• Ensure all facilities, systems, projects, and contractors comply with statutory requirements, licensing conditions, company standards, and industry best practices.
• Monitor outsourced service operators and contractors to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, professional standards, and contractual obligations.
• Provide professional advice and recommendations on building services systems, including electrical systems, HVAC, fire services, lifts, plumbing and drainage, and other technical matters.
• Recommend and implement improvement measures to enhance safety, user comfort, operational efficiency, sustainability, and service quality.
• Supervise, coach, and develop subordinate staff to ensure work quality, productivity, and professional growth.
• Prepare management reports, project updates, budget forecasts, technical evaluations, and presentation materials for management review and decision-making.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor as required.

The Person

• Bachelor's Degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.
• Corporate membership of a recognized professional institution such as HKIE or equivalent.
• Registered Professional Engineer (RPE) qualification is an advantage.
• Registered Electrical Worker (Grade C or above) is preferred.
• At least 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in building services engineering, facilities management, maintenance operations, project management, or capital works projects.
• Proven experience in managing renovation, upgrading, maintenance improvement, and building services projects.
• Demonstrated experience in contract administration, tendering, procurement, budgeting, and stakeholder management.
• Experience in healthcare, elderly care, residential care facilities, social service, or community development projects will be an advantage.
• Strong project management, planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.
• Solid knowledge of building services systems, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire services, lifts, and associated statutory requirements.
• Good understanding of contract management, procurement procedures, and facilities maintenance practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, report‑writing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Good command of written and spoken English, Chinese, and Putonghua.

Established in 1948, the Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS) is an independent and not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing quality housing for the people of Hong Kong. With the support of the Government, the Housing Society has implemented various housing schemes to meet the evolving needs of the community.

As the first non-government public housing organisation in Hong Kong and the city’s “housing laboratory”, we keep progressing with the times to explore new solutions, using our own resources or in partnership with the Government, so as to help address different housing needs. This spirit of innovation is the cornerstone of our business development.

Established in 1948, the Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS) is an independent and not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing quality housing for the people of Hong Kong. With the support of the Government, the Housing Society has implemented various housing schemes to meet the evolving needs of the community.

As the first non-government public housing organisation in Hong Kong and the city’s “housing laboratory”, we keep progressing with the times to explore new solutions, using our own resources or in partnership with the Government, so as to help address different housing needs. This spirit of innovation is the cornerstone of our business development.