Officer, Acquisition and Clearance (3-year contract)

Urban Renewal Authority 市區重建局; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Renewal Authority 市區重建局 in Hong Kong is seeking a surveying/ housing property support officer to assist in data collection for compensation assessments and re-housing, conduct site inspections, and coordinate with owners, tenants and occupiers. The role requires an associate degree or above in surveying or related discipline and at least one year of relevant experience.

You will work outdoors, sometimes after hours, and may hold an Estate Agent Licence.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or above in surveying or related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant working experience.
• Good communication in Chinese and English; Putonghua preferred.
• High integrity and initiative.
• Knowledge in computer software; able to use basic office tools.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Willing to work outdoors and outside office hours.
• Estate Agent Licence will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• To collect data and documents for assessment of compensation and re-housing.
• To conduct various freezing surveys.
• To implement project engagement programmes for future acquisition, re-housing and clearance.
• To conduct site inspections and measure properties; interview and negotiate with owners, tenants and occupiers for settlement.
• To assist in compiling data and records and preparing documents.
• To perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Bilingual English-Chinese

Putonghua (preferred)

Communication skills

Integrity

Initiative

Independent work

Outdoor/wear outside hours

Estate Agent Licence advantage

Computer software knowledge

Education

Associate degree in surveying or related

Related discipline background

Tools

Computer software

Job description

• To collect data and documents for assessment of various forms of compensation and re-housing
• To conduct various freezing surveys
• To implement project engagement programme to facilitate future acquisition, re-housing, and clearance work
• To conduct site inspections, carry out area measurement of properties, and interview and negotiate with owners, tenants and occupiers for settlement
• To assist in compiling data and records and preparing various documentations
• To perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements:

• Associate Degree or above in surveying, building / housing / property management, or related discipline
• At least 1 year of relevant working experience
• Good communication skills in Chinese and English, preferably with the ability to communicate in Putonghua
• High integrity and initiative
• Knowledge in computer software
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Willing to work outdoors and outside normal office hours
• Possession of a valid Estate Agent Licence will be an advantage

Work assignments will require working outside normal office hours and outdoors.

The appointment will be made on a 3-year fixed-term contract, which may be renewable subject to appointee's performance, the Authority's business needs, and other relevant factors.

Closing Date of Application:

27 October 2026

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and information provided will be used for the consideration of applications. Applicants not invited for interview within four weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used strictly in accordance with our "Personal Information Collection Statement Pertaining to Recruitment" for recruitment purpose only. A copy of the Statement is available on our website and obtainable on request. Applicants may be considered for other suitable positions in the Authority and all personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for a maximum of two years.