Officer, Acquisition & Clearance (3-year contract)

Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Renewal Authority in Hong Kong seeks a data and project support staff to collect data for compensation and re-housing assessments, conduct surveys, and assist in project engagement for future acquisitions.

The role requires an Associate Degree or above in surveying or property management, 1 year experience, bilingual Chinese/English, willingness to outdoor work and after-hours duties, and basic computer literacy.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• To collect data and documents for assessment 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (Chinese/English)

Putonghua preferred

Independent worker

Outdoor work willingness

Computer literacy

Education

Surveying/Property management degree

Job description

The Urban Renewal Authority ("URA") is tasked to undertake, encourage, promote and facilitate urban renewal of Hong Kong in accordance with the provisions of the Urban Renewal Authority Ordinance and the Urban Renewal Strategy published by the Government. The URA adopts a comprehensive and holistic approach by ways of its two core businesses i.e. redevelopment and rehabilitation, as well as preservation, revitalisation and retrofitting, for creating a sustainable and quality living environment for the people of Hong Kong.

Responsibiliti** es:

• 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 Applicatio** n:

29 September 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 purposes 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.__